Posted: 7/14/17 at 2:32pm
Norbert Leo Butz for Catch Me If You Can
I saw him in the show the night before the Tonys, and I was so thrilled that he won.
Cynthia Erivo for The Color Purple
Anyone who got to experience that performance in person knew it was well-deserved.
Jane Greenwood for The Little Foxes
Having been in the audience at Radio City Music Hall for this year's ceremony, it was so incredible to witness this veteran costume designer finally receive a competitive Tony on her 21st nomination.
James Monroe Iglehart for Aladdin
Ever since I first heard audio clips of him from the Seattle tryout, I knew he'd have a great shot at that Tony.
Audra McDonald for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
Just watching her make history twice with one win was so incredible to behold.
Alan Menken for Newsies
It was great to see this veteran composer of all mediums finally have a Tony Award on his mantle, especially given that theatre is where he began.
Jessie Mueller for Beautiful
Not only was she so phenomenal as Carole King, but her journey to this star-making performance also made it so well-deserved in my opinion.
Kelli O'Hara for The King & I
In what was the last close race for Lead Actress in a Musical (to date), I was thrilled that she finally won after 5 losses.
Ben Platt for Dear Evan Hansen
Not only was the award well-deserved based on the strength of his performance, but he also gave such a heartfelt speech.
Updated On: 7/14/17 at 02:32 PM
