Tony Award, Happy Ending
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Maybe Happy Ending,” a rom-com musical about androids that crackles with humanity, had a definite happy ending at Sunday’s Tony Awards. It won best new musical.
The biggest? Best Actress in a Musical ladies Nicole Scherzinger in “Sunset Blvd.” vs. Audra McDonald in “Gypsy,” and the biggest diva showdown in recent memory ended up in victory for the former Pussycat Doll frontwoman, denying McDonald a seventh Tony for acting, which would have increased her own existing record.
Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and Sarah Snook were first-time winners, while the original cast of “Hamilton” reunited for a performance.
Maybe Happy Ending, a South Korean musical adapted for Broadway about two robots who find connection, won big at Sunday's (Jun 8) Tony Awards, scooping up six prizes at the gala celebrating the best in American theatre.
Cue the fireflies. After netting ten Tony nominations, “Maybe Happy Ending” walked away from this year’s awards ceremony with six trophies including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Darren Criss.
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The Tony Awards returned to New York City last night with "Maybe Happy Ending," "Buena Vista Social Club," "Sunset Blvd." and "Oh Mary!" among the night's big winners.