The host emerged in the middle of the cast of Hamilton, joking about what everyone was thinking going into the night’s ceremony.
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“Hamilton” creator-star Lin-Manuel Miranda also acknowledged the shootings in his first speech at the podium, accepting the award for best score, where he proceeded to read a sonnet.
This year’s Tony Awards was filled with music, dance, and laughter as British TV host James Corden set the tone for a fun-filled, light-hearted award show. He was able to speak from the heart at the top of the show and pay tribute to the victims of the Orlando, Florida, nightclub shooting, and yet also perform a head-spinning medley of tunes from famous Broadway musicals. All we can say is you are not on your own right now.
“When senseless acts of tragedy reminds us that nothing here is promised”.
“Hate will never win”, he continued.
Lin-Manuel Miranda responded to the Orlando massacre in his emotional Tony Awards speech: “Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, can not be killed or swept aside”. “And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, can not be killed or swept aside”. Last year’s Tonys was up against the National Basketball Association finals and did a low number. Together we have to make sure of that.
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Hamilton was nominated for 13 awards and took home 11, including Best Musical and Best Actor in a Leading Role. Instead of mourning, the performances celebrated the inclusivity of theater, beginning with a parody of “Hamilton” centered on James Corden, who was revealed to be holding a Tony Award. Tonight’s show stands as a symbol and a celebration of that principle, ” he said.
