“Hadestown,” a musical which intertwines the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, elbowed aside more familiar names to earn 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.
Broadway took center stage for the 72nd Tony Awards Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Andrew Lloyd Webber received the 2018 Special Tony Award for lifetime achievement during the preshow ceremony.Chita Rivera also received a 2018 Special Tony Award for lifetime achievement.Host Josh Groban performs in the opening number at the 72nd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.Melody Herzfeld, drama teacher from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., accepts the 2018 Excellence in Theatre Education Award.Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles perform in the opening number.
Andrew Garfield accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for"Angels in America."Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYSpringsteen accepts the Special Tony for his solo show,"Springsteen on Broadway."Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Lauren Ambrose as Eliza Doolittle, Harry Hadden-Paton as Professor Henry Higgins and Allan Corduner as Col. Pickering are the stars of"My Fair Lady."Amy Schumer introduces the musical"My Fair Lady" performance.Laurie Metcalf accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a featured role in a play for"Edward Albee's"Three Tall Women."Carey Mulligan presents the award for best performance by an actress in a featured role in a play.
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