Edge-of-seat drama. Stunning twists. Musical performances that brought down the house. The 2025 Tony Awards followed a script that any Broadway aficionado would appreciate. While the crowd-pleasing Maybe Happy Ending dominated the night with six wins — including Best 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.

"Maybe Happy Ending" musical wins six Tonys, with Darren Criss and Nicole Scherzinger taking lead acting awards.

Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and Sarah Snook were first-time winners, while the original cast of “Hamilton” reunited for a performance.

Catch up on highlights from the 78th Annual Tony Awards, including best red carpet looks, top winners and performances from Broadway’s biggest night.

There was Darren Criss, who won for his performance in “Maybe Happy Ending,” and there was Nicole Scherzinger, a former Pussycat Doll who bagged the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for playing Norma Desmond in “Sunset Blvd.”