Gaten Matarazzo and Jordan Fisher are front and center while performing on stage at the 2023 Tony Awards held at United Palace Theater on Sunday evening (June 11) in New York City.
The two actors joined their Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street co-stars for a performance of the opening number from the musical revival.
Also included in the performance was star Josh Groban, who plays Sweeney Todd himself.
The Broadway revival was nominated for eight awards tonight, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Josh, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Annaleigh Ashford, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Ruthie Ann Miles, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical and Best Choreography.
At the time of this post, the show won Best Sound Design and Best Lighting Design – Congratulations!
If you missed it, Jordan recently announced that this upcoming week will be his final performances in the musical. Next Sunday (June 18) will be his last show.
Check out a clip of the Sweeney Todd performance at the Tony’s right here…
Congratulations to Alex Newell!!!
The 30-year-old former Glee star and current Shucked star just won their first Tony award at the 2023 Tony Awards held at United Palace Theater on Sunday (June 11) in New York City.
Alex, who was also a first time nominee, picked up the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for their role of Lulu in the new musical Shucked.
Not only did they win, but they are also making history for being the first openly Non-Binary actor to win a Tony Award!!
This is Alex‘s fourth Broadway show, after making their debut in the Once On This Island revival back in 2017.
Alex is the third Glee actor to win a Tony award after being on the show, following Ali Stroker and Jenna Ushkowitz.
FYI: Alex is wearing Christian Siriano.
For full coverage of the 2023 Tony Awards, head over to Just Jared!
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Julia Lester hits the pink carpet while arriving for the 2023 Tony Awards held at United Palace Theater on Sunday evening (June 11) in New York City.
The 23-year-old High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actress is in attendance as a first time nominee!
Julia is nominated at this year’s awards show for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her role of Little Red Riding Hood in the Into the Woods revival.
She is up against fellow first time nominees Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo), NaTasha Yvette Williams (Some Like It Hot) and Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet), as well as second-time nominee Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd). Best of luck to all of the nominees!
ICYMI: Check out Julia in the first look photos for HSMTMTS season four.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Julia Lester arriving at the Tony Awards…
