aired live Sunday night from Lincoln Center's David H. Kosh Theater in New York City. The event was hosted by Ariana DeBose. “The Outsiders,” a gritty adaption of the beloved S. E. Hinton book about rival gangs of haves and have-nots in 1960s Oklahoma, won the award for best new musical.
Sunday night also saw theater history made for women as Broadway directors and score writers. Danya Taymor won a directing award for “The Outsiders.” Then Shaina Taub won for best score, for “Suffs.”The musical of “Merrily We Roll Along” also won big, nabbing the revival award as well as trophies for Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff. The night included surprise appearances from Jay-Z and Hillary Clinton.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Kara Young, “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch”Best Direction of a Musical: Danya Taymor, “The Outsiders”Best Choreography: Justin Peck, “Illinoise”Best Costume Design of a Musical: Linda Cho, “The Great Gatsby”Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Tom Scutt, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Hana S.
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