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Daniel Radcliffe Celebrates First Tony Award

Jun 17, 2024 1 min read

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British actor Daniel Radcliffe has won his first Tony Award for his performance in the musical "Merrily We Roll Along" by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Radcliffe was honored with the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the 77th Annual Tony Awards held at the Lincoln Center’s David H Koch Theatre in New York City. This marks Radcliffe's first Tony nomination and win after performing in five Broadway shows. He expressed his gratitude towards the cast, crew, and the musical's production team, describing the experience as one of the best in his life.

The Tony Awards ceremony featured numerous first-time winners, with notable appearances by celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Nick Jonas, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Idina Menzel, and Cynthia Erivo. Hosted by Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose, the event included a surprise performance by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Other major winners included "Hell's Kitchen," which won Best Musical, and the stage adaptation of "The Outsiders," which secured four Tony Awards. Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also attended the event, introducing a performance and encouraging participation in the upcoming election.

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