Maybe Happy Ending and Purpose were the standout winners at a Tony Awards ceremony marked by innovation, emotion, and diversity.
The 2025 edition of the Tony Awards celebrated one of Broadway’s most vibrant seasons in recent memory. With six awards, Maybe Happy Ending emerged as the night’s biggest winner, cementing its place as the musical of the year. The story of two outdated robots who discover love captivated both the jury and audiences, taking home accolades including Best Musical and Best Actor for Darren Criss.
In the play categories, the award for Best Play went to Purpose, a powerful portrait of an African-American family reuniting in Chicago. The production also received praise for its cast, including Best Featured Actress for Kara Young.
Other highlights from the night included Sarah Snook’s win for Best Actress in a Play for her commanding performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Nicole Scherzinger’s triumph as Best Actress in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard, which also won Best Revival of a Musical.
Main Winners – Tony Awards 2025
- Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending
- Best Play: Purpose
- Best Revival of a Musical: Sunset Boulevard
- Best Revival of a Play: Eureka Day
- Best Actor in a Musical: Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending)
- Best Actress in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Boulevard)
- Best Actor in a Play: Cole Escola (Oh Mary!)
- Best Actress in a Play: Sarah Snook (The Picture of Dorian Gray)
- Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending)
- Best Direction of a Play: Sam Pinkleton (Oh Mary!)
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