Tony Awards Season 72 Episode 12 The 72nd Annual Tony Awards

The 72nd Annual Tony Awards is a celebration of the best of Broadway that took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban, the star-studded event features performances from the year's nominated musicals and plays.

As with every Tony Awards ceremony, the evening was packed with excitement as the winners in various categories were announced. The evening was filled with surprises, tears, and laughter as nominees and winners took the stage to accept their awards.

In the musical category, nominees included productions such as Mean Girls, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Frozen, and The Band's Visit. The play category featured productions such as Three Tall Women, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Farinelli and the King. The awards were not limited to productions on Broadway, with Off-Broadway and regional productions also being recognized.

The celebration also paid tribute to longtime stage veterans, featuring spotlights on the career of Chita Rivera and a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber's contribution to the theater world.

Performances from the nominated productions had the audience on their feet, with standout moments from shows such as The Band’s Visit with a heartwarming performance of “Answer Me,” Mean Girls with a high-energy rendition of “Where Do You Belong?,” and Frozen with a stunning performance of “For the First Time in Forever.”

Special performances included a remarkable rendition of “Seasons of Love” from the cast of Rent, in honor of the production’s 20th anniversary. Bruce Springsteen also took the stage for a performance of his own.

Overall, the 72nd Annual Tony Awards was a thrilling night that celebrated the best Broadway had to offer from the previous year. It was a night to remember, filled with joy, laughter, and incredible performances.