The 70th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 12, 2016, to recognize achievement in

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productions during the 2015–16 season. The ceremony temporarily returned to the Beacon Theatre in New York City after three years at Radio City Music Hall and was broadcast live by

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. James Corden served as host. ''

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'' received a record-setting 16 nominations in 13 categories, ultimately winning 11 awards, the second-most for a single production in Tony history. The revival of ''

The Color Purple ''The Color Purple'' is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction.

'' won two awards. '' The Humans'' won four awards, and the revival productions of plays '' Long Day's Journey into Night'' and '' A View from the Bridge'' each won two awards. The ceremony received positive reviews, with many highlighting the performance of Corden as host. At the

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, it won the

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, and was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special and Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Special.

Eligibility

Shows that opened on Broadway during the 2015–2016 season before April 28, 2016, were eligible for consideration. ;Original plays *''

An Act of God ''An Act of God'' is a play by David Javerbaum. The stage play is adapted from Javerbaum's ''The Last Testament: A Memoir By God''. Background The play began as a "series of tweets" and a book before being written as a play.Isherwood, Charles"Re ...

'' *'' China Doll'' *'' Eclipsed'' *'' The Father'' *'' The Humans'' *''

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'' *'' Misery'' *''Our Mother's Brief Affair'' *''

Thérèse Raquin ''Thérèse Raquin'' is an 1868 novel by French writer Émile Zola, first published in serial form in the literary magazine ''L'Artiste'' in 1867. It was Zola's third novel, though the first to earn wide fame. The novel's adultery and murder ...

'' ;Original musicals *''

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'' *''

Amazing Grace "Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779 with words written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is an immensely popular hymn, particularly in the United States, where it is used for both ...

'' *'' American Psycho'' *'' Bright Star'' *'' Disaster!'' *''

'' *''

On Your Feet! ''On Your Feet!'' is a jukebox musical that played on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre. Based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the musical has a book written by Alexander Dine ...

'' *'' School of Rock'' *''

Shuffle Along ''Shuffle Along'' is a musical composed by Eubie Blake, with lyrics by Noble Sissle, and a book written by the comedy duo Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles. One of the most notable all-Black hit Broadway shows, it was a landmark in African-Americ ...

'' *''

Tuck Everlasting ''Tuck Everlasting'' is an American children's novel about immortality written by Natalie Babbitt and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1975. It has sold over 5 million copies and has been called a classic of modern children's literature ...

'' *''

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'' ;Play revivals *'' Blackbird'' *''

The Crucible ''The Crucible'' is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692–93. Miller wrote the play as ...

'' *'' Fool for Love'' *''Fully Committed'' *''

The Gin Game ''The Gin Game'' is a two-person, two-act play by Donald L. Coburn that premiered at American Theater Arts in Hollywood in September 1976, directed by Kip Niven. It was Coburn's first play, and the theater's first production. The play won the 197 ...

'' *'' Hughie'' *'' Long Day's Journey into Night'' *''

Noises Off ''Noises Off'' is a 1982 play by the English playwright Michael Frayn. Frayn conceived the idea in 1970 while watching from the wings a performance of '' The Two of Us'', a farce that he had written for Lynn Redgrave. He said, "It was funnier ...

'' *''

Old Times ''Old Times'' is a play by the Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. It was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Aldwych Theatre in London on 1 June 1971. It starred Colin Blakely, Dorothy Tutin, and Vivien Merchant, and was direct ...

'' *'' Sylvia'' *'' A View from the Bridge'' ;Musical revivals *''

The Color Purple ''The Color Purple'' is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction.

'' *''

Dames at Sea ''Dames at Sea'' is a 1966 musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in which a chorus girl, newly arrived off the ...

'' *'' Fiddler on the Roof'' *''

She Loves Me ''She Loves Me'' is a musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The musical is the third adaptation of the 1937 play '' Parfumerie'' by Hungarian playwright Miklós László, following the 194 ...

'' *'' Spring Awakening''

Awards events

Nominations

The Tony Award nominations were announced on May 3, 2016, by Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells. ''

'' garnered 16 nominations—the most received by any

production to date. Following ''Hamilton'', the season's most-nominated shows included ''

'' with 10 nominations and the

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revival of ''

'' with eight. The revival of '' Long Day's Journey into Night''—also produced by Roundabout—received seven nominations. New plays '' Eclipsed'' and '' The Humans'' both received six nominations. The 2015–16 season marked the first time since 1960 and the fourth time in history that five shows had been nominated for Best Musical.

Other events

The annual Meet the Nominees Press Reception took place on May 4, 2016, at the

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. The annual Nominees Luncheon took place on May 19, 2016 at the

. A toast honoring the season's Creative Arts nominees was held at the

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on May 24, 2016. A private reception and cocktail party was held on June 6, 2016, at the

's Diamond Horseshoe to honor the recipients of the season's Tony Honors for Excellence.

Ceremony

The ceremony was dedicated in honor of the victims of the

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, which had occurred earlier that morning. Corden addressed the shooting in a speech at the beginning of the telecast, stating "All we can say is that you are not on your own right now, your tragedy is our tragedy. Theater is a place where every race, creed, sexuality, and gender is equal, is embraced and is loved. Hate will never win." Winners Lin-Manuel Miranda and Frank Langella also addressed the shooting in their acceptance speeches. Miranda read a sonnet that he had written, which included the passage "Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love; Cannot be killed or swept aside." In respect toward the victims of the shooting, the cast of ''Hamilton'' dropped the use of muskets from their performance of "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" at the ceremony.

Presenters

The ceremony's presenters included: , *

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– presented Best Featured Actress in a Play * Andrew Lloyd Webber – introduced '' School of Rock'' *

Aaron Tveit Aaron Kyle Tveit (; born October 21, 1983) is an American actor. Tveit originated the lead role of Christian the composer in the stage adaptation of ''Moulin Rouge!'' on Broadway, a performance for which he won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Acto ...

and

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Mary Elizabeth Winstead (born November 28, 1984) is an American actress and singer. Her first significant role was that of Jessica Bennett on the NBC soap opera ''Passions'' (1999–2000). She went on to appear in series such as ''Tru Calling' ...

– presented Best Featured Actress in a Musical *

Patina Miller Patina Renea Miller is an American actress and singer. Miller's breakout role was as originating the role of disco diva wannabe Deloris Van Cartier in the 2009 West End and 2011 Broadway productions of '' Sister Act'' for which she earned a Laur ...

and

Daniel Dae Kim Daniel Dae Kim (born Kim Dae-hyun ( ko, 김대현); August 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jin-Soo Kwon in ''Lost'', Chin Ho Kelly in '' Hawaii Five-0'', Gavin Park in ''Angel'', and Johnny Gat in the '' Saints Ro ...

– presented Best Featured Actor in a Musical * Carole King – presented Best Original Score *

Meg Ryan Meg Ryan (born Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra; November 19, 1961) is an American actress. She began her acting career in 1981 when she made her acting debut in the drama film ''Rich and Famous''. She later joined the cast of the CBS soap oper ...

– introduced ''

'' * Jesse Tyler Ferguson and

Lucy Liu Lucy Alexis Liu is an American actress. Her accolades include winning a Critics' Choice Television Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Seoul International Drama Award, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award. Liu has sta ...

– presented Best Direction of a Play and Best Direction of a Musical *

Josh Groban Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, wi ...

– introduced '' Fiddler on the Roof'' * Andrew Rannells and

Saoirse Ronan Saoirse Una Ronan ( , ; born 12 April 1994) is an American-born Irish actress. Primarily known for her work in period dramas since adolescence, she has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations fo ...

– presented Best Featured Actor in a Play *

Steve Martin Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2013. Additionally, he was nominate ...

and

Edie Brickell Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter widely known for 1988's ''Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars'', the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' albums chart. ...

– introduced '' Bright Star'' * Oprah Winfrey – introduced ''

The Color Purple ''The Color Purple'' is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction.

'' *

James Earl Jones James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. He has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances in film, television, and theater, and "one of the greatest actors in America ...

and

Angela Lansbury Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury (October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022) was an Irish-British and American film, stage, and television actress. Her career spanned eight decades, much of it in the United States, and her work received a great deal ...

– special presentation on the Tonys history *

Nathan Lane Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor. In a career spanning over 40 years he has been seen on stage and screen in roles both comedic and dramatic. Lane has received numerous awards including three Tony Awards, ...

– presented Best Actress in a Play *

Emilio Estefan Emilio Estefan Gómez (born March 4, 1953) is a Cuban-born American musician and producer. Estefan has won 19 Grammy Awards. He first came to prominence as a member of the Miami Sound Machine. He is the husband of singer Gloria Estefan, father ...

– introduced ''

'' * Cate Blanchett – presented Best Actor in a Play *

Marlee Matlin Marlee Beth Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress, author, and activist. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for a ...

– presented '' Spring Awakening'' *

Diane Lane Diane Colleen Lane (born January 22, 1965) is an American actress. Born and raised in New York City, Lane made her screen debut at age 14 in George Roy Hill's 1979 film '' A Little Romance''. The two films that could have catapulted her to st ...

– presented Best Revival of a Play *

Blair Underwood Blair Erwin Underwood (born August 25, 1964) is an American actor. He made his debut in the 1985 musical film ''Krush Groove'' and from 1987 to 1994 starred as attorney Jonathan Rollins in the NBC legal drama series '' L.A. Law''. Underwood has ...

– presented Excellence in Theatre Education Award *

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, Michelle Obama and Common – introduced ''

'' *

Christian Borle Christian Dominique Borle (born October 1, 1973) is an American actor and singer. He is a two-time Tony Award winner for his roles as Black Stache in '' Peter and the Starcatcher'' and as William Shakespeare in ''Something Rotten!''. Borle also ...

and Nikki M. James – presenters of the Creative Arts winners *

Claire Danes Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress. She is the recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2012, ''Time'' named her one of the 100 most influenti ...

– presented Best Play *

Keri Russell Keri Lynn Russell (born March 23, 1976) is an American actress. She portrayed the titular character on the drama series '' Felicity'' (1998–2002), which won her a Golden Globe Award, and Elizabeth Jennings on the FX spy thriller series ''The ...

– introduced ''

'' * Bebe Neuwirth – tribute to ''

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'' *

Sean Hayes Sean Patrick Hayes (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He is best known for playing Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom ''Will & Grace'', for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award, four SAG Awards, and one American Com ...

and

Uzo Aduba Uzoamaka Nwanneka Aduba (; born February 10, 1981) is an American actress. She gained wide recognition for her role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on the Netflix original series ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2013–2019), for which she won an E ...

– presented Best Revival of a Musical *

Chita Rivera Chita Rivera (born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson; January 23, 1933), is an American actress, singer and dancer best known for originating roles in Broadway musicals including Anita in ''West Side Story'', Velma Kelly in ''Chic ...

– presenter of the '' In Memoriam'' tribute *

Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout ...

– presented Best Actor in a Musical *

Audra McDonald Audra Ann McDonald (born July 3, 1970) is an American actress and singer. Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, she has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win in all four act ...

– presented Best Actress in a Musical *

Barbra Streisand Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand (; born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress and director. With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awar ...

– presented Best Musical

Performances

The following shows and performers performed on the ceremony's telecast:Park, Andrea
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cbsnews.com, June 12, 2016 *"This Could Be You" – James Corden *"You're In The Band" – '' School of Rock'' *"Broadway Blues" – ''

'' *"Ilona" / "She Loves Me" / "Vanilla Ice Cream" – ''

'' *" Sunrise, Sunset" / "The Wedding Dance" – '' Fiddler on the Roof'' *"If You Knew My Story" – '' Bright Star'' (

and

appeared with the company) *"Mysterious Ways" / "I'm Here" – ''

The Color Purple ''The Color Purple'' is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction.

'' *"Mega Mix" ("Rhythm is Gonna Get You" / "Conga" / "Oye" / "Turn the Beat Around" / "Everlasting Love" / "Get on Your Feet") – ''

'' ( Gloria Estefan performed with the company) * Broadway Carpool Karaoke (" On Broadway" / " Alexander Hamilton/Guns and Ships" / " Seasons of Love" / "

Can't Take My Eyes Off You "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a 1967 song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. It was recorded as a single by Frankie Valli. The song was among his biggest hits, earning a gold record and reaching No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for a we ...

" / " One Day More") – James Corden,

Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda (; born January 16, 1980) is an American songwriter, actor, playwright and filmmaker. He is known for creating the Broadway musicals ''Hamilton'' (2015) and '' In the Heights'' (2005), and the soundtracks for the Disney animat ...

, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and

Jane Krakowski Jane Krakowski (; ; born October 11, 1968) is an American actress, comedienne, and singer. She is best known for her starring role as Jenna Maroney in the NBC satirical comedy series ''30 Rock'' (2006–2013, 2020), for which she received four ...

*"Mama Who Bore Me" / "The Bitch of Living" – '' Spring Awakening'' *"History Has Its Eyes on You" / "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" – ''

'' *"Opening Up" / " She Used to Be Mine" – ''

'' ( Sara Bareilles performed with the company) *" The Schuyler Sisters" – ''Hamilton'' Performances that were introduced by individuals who had a relationship with the show included: Steve Martin and

for ''Bright Star''; Oprah Winfrey for ''The Color Purple''; Josh Groban for ''Fiddler on the Roof''; Emilio Estefan for ''On Your Feet!''; Andrew Lloyd Webber for ''School of Rock''; Meg Ryan for ''She Loves Me''; Marlee Matlin for ''Spring Awakening''; and Keri Russell for ''Waitress''.

President Obama Barack Hussein Obama II ( ; born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the ...

and Michelle Obama, in a recorded appearance, spoke of seeing the beginnings of ''Hamilton'' at the White House. The ceremony also featured a special tribute performance in honor of the 20-year anniversary of the revival production of the musical ''

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'', featuring Bebe Neuwirth and company. The opening number, “That Could Be Me/This Could Be You,” was created by host Corden and

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, consisting of snippets from many musicals with Corden and the ensemble replicating shows such as ''

Les Misérables ''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its origin ...

'', ''

The Lion King ''The Lion King'' is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 32nd Disney animated feature film and the fifth produced during the Disney Renaissance ...

,'' and ending with '' 42nd Street''.Hetrick, Adam
"Tonys: Press Room Live Blog"
Playbill, June 12, 2016 During the ceremony, outside the Beacon Theatre, cast members of nominated shows and other nominees performed brief performance excerpts of iconic shows in the Broadway canon, ranging from ''

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'' to ''

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'' to ''

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''. The show closed with the cast of ''Hamilton'' performing " The Schuyler Sisters".

Non-competitive awards

The 2016 Tony Honors for Excellence were awarded to voice coach Joan Lader, attorney Seth Gelblum, and Sally Ann Parsons, owner of the costume shop Parsons-Meares. Lyricist

Sheldon Harnick Sheldon Mayer Harnick (born April 30, 1924) is an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock on musicals such as ''Fiorello!'' and '' Fiddler on the Roof''. Early life Sheldon Mayer Harnick was ...

and

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founder

Marshall W. Mason Marshall W. Mason (born February 24, 1940) is an American theater director, educator, and writer. Mason founded the Circle Repertory Company in New York City and was artistic director of the company for 18 years (1969–1987). He received an Obie ...

received Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement. The

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and Miles Wilkin, COO and executive vice president of Key Brand Entertainment, received the season's

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received the

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. Brian Stokes Mitchell was named as recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award for his work with the Actors Fund. The season's Excellence in Theatre Education Award was awarded to drama teacher Marilyn McCormick of

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Winners and nominees

Sources: Playbill; ''

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''; ''The Guardian'' ‡ The award is presented to the producer(s) of the musical or play.

Awards and nominations per production

Individuals with multiple nominations

* 3:

; Jan Versweyveld * 2:

; Justin Townsend; George C. Wolfe

Reception

The show received a positive reception from media publications. Some media outlets received the broadcast more positively with praise for Corden and how he dealt with the

. ''

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'' columnist David Rooney remarked, "In terms of Corden's overall performance as host, it was very much in line with his '' Late Late Show'' monologues — sweet and upbeat, if not the least bit risky or cutting-edge. Despite the inevitable longueurs that set in as the evening wore on, for the most part he kept the show moving briskly with affable appearances to paper the gaps." Television critic Robert Lloyd of the ''

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'' remarked, "Where

, who once seemed to have permanent first-refusal rights on the job, is a cool cat, Corden is a ball of energy, a big dog that won't stop licking your face; but it is a style that works for him." ''

'' theatre critic Charles Isherwood commented, "Was a bit jarring moving to comedy, but Mr. Corden is such a genial presence." In addition, Maureen Ryan from ''

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'' wrote, "Corden was an energetic host, even if the opening number meant to showcase his lifelong love of theater felt as though it went on a little long. There was also the inevitable

Carpool Karaoke Carpool Karaoke is a recurring segment on ''The Late Late Show with James Corden'', in which host James Corden invites famous musical guests to sing along to their songs with him whilst traveling in a car driven by Corden on a planned route usual ...

number. Corden was an affable host, and his opening remarks on Orlando were short but effective." Frazier Moore of the ''

Rolling Stone ''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its ...

'' wrote, "On a night that was marked by tragedy — and occurring mere hours after news broke of the deadly mass shooting in Orlando, Florida — the Tonys provided a much-needed bit of levity. The performers and honorees didn't shy away from speaking about the shocking events of the day, but the overall mood was one of celebration. Part of the credit goes to the master of ceremonies James Corden, best known as the goofy host CBS's ''Late Late Show'', yet still a dorky theater kid at heart; his charming, cheerful persona brought an upbeat mood to the proceedings." ''

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'' theatre critic Peter Marks gave high marks toward Corden saying, "Corden served for the first time Sunday night as host of the Tony Awards and, as a result, ushered in a completely pleasurable Era of Good Feeling for an awards ceremony, and an industry, badly in need of one."

Ratings

The ceremony averaged a Nielsen 6.8 ratings/11 share, and was watched by 8.7 million viewers. The ratings was a 33 percent increase from previous ceremony's viewership of 6.4 million, becoming the highest rating in over 15 years.

''In Memoriam''

An orchestra was performing in the tribute as images of theatre personalities who died in the past year were shown in the following order. *

Doris Roberts Doris May Roberts ( Green; November 4, 1925 – April 17, 2016) was an American actress whose career spanned seven decades of television and film. She received five Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild award during her acting career, which bega ...

Sir Peter Shaffer Sir Peter Levin Shaffer (; 15 May 1926 – 6 June 2016) was an English playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. He wrote numerous award-winning plays, of which several were adapted into films. Early life Shaffer was born to a Jewish family in L ...

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Richard Libertini Richard Joseph Libertini (May 21, 1933 – January 7, 2016) was an American stage, film and television actor. He was known for playing character roles and his ability to speak in numerous accents. His films include ''Catch-22'' (1970), '' The I ...

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