In Pictures: The 70th Annual Tony Awards
The American Theatre Wing's Tony awards, held in New York on June 12, celebrated the best theatre talents on Broadway. Hosted by James Corden, the evening was shadowed by the reports of the biggest mass shooting in US history in Orlando, Florida. Corden paid tribute in his his opening speech to the victims: "Your tragedy is our tragedy. Theater is a place where every race, creed, sexuality, and gender is equal, embraced, and loved. Hate will never win.” Winners during the ceremony also gave moving tributes. The biggest winner of the evening was the hit hip hop musical Hamilton, which snagged 11 awards. Here is a look at some of the winners of the evening.
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Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda of the hit hip-hop musical Hamilton accepts the award for Best Original Score during the American Theatre Wing's 70th annual Tony Awards in New York.
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Jessica Lange accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for a play for Long Day's Journey Into Night.
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Thomas Kail accepts the award for Best Direction of a Musical for Hamilton.
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Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler poses backstage with his award for Best Choreography for Hamilton.
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Actress Renee Elise Goldsberry poses with the award for best performance by a featured actress in a musical for Hamilton.
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Actor Daveed Diggs poses with his award for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for Hamilton.
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Cynthia Erivo accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a musical for The Color Purple.
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Actor Jeff Daniels (right) performs with show host James Corden during the Tony Awards.
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Cate Blanchett presents Frank Langella with the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for The Father.
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