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.
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Julia Lester points to her pin while attending the 2023 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Event held at Sofitel New York on Thursday (May 4) in New York City.
The 23-year-old HSMTMTS actress received her first “Tony Nominee” pin and joined her fellow nominees for the press day event in celebration of their 2023 Tony Awards nominations.
She was joined by her Into the Woods co-stars Sara Bareilles and Brian D’Arcy James, who are also nominated, as well as director Lear deBessonet, producer Jordan Roth and Sound Designer Alex Neumann.
Julia was also seen meeting up with fellow Tony nominees Parade‘s Ben Platt and Shucked‘s Alex Newell and Kevin Cahoon.
Into the Woods came out with six total nominations for the upcoming Tonys, including the aforementioned acting noms, plus Best Direction of a Musical for Lear, Best Sound Design of a Musical for Alex and Scott Lehrer, and Best Revival of a Musical.
In case you missed it, see how first time nominee Julia reacted to her nomination!
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Julia Lester is reacting to the exciting news of her first Tony Award nomination!
In case you missed it, the 23-year-old HSMTMTS star was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the upcoming awards show, for her work as Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods.
Hours after the nominations were revealed, Julia shared video of her watching the nominations ceremony and bursting into tears when her name was called.
Watch her reaction and more inside… More Here! »
Julia Lester is officially a Tony Award nominated actress!!!!
The 23-year-old High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star just received her first nomination on Tuesday morning (May 2).
While Julia proved to be a star in the making on the Disney+ series, it all really started happening when she landed the role of Little Red Riding Hood in the revival of Into the Woods for the Encores! 2-week engagement. Then, the show was moved to Broadway, marking her debut on the Great White Way!
Find out more inside… More Here! »
Jordan Fisher looks sharp while arriving at the 2020 Tony Awards on Sunday (September 26) at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City.
The 27-year-old entertainer joined Jasmine Cephas Jones on stage to hand out the Best Sound Design of a Musical award.
Just last week, Jordan tweeted his reaction to the news he was presenting.
“mom…it’s actually happening,” he posted, with a heart-eyed emoji. Jordan then added, “we’re leveling up, fam. y’all feel it?”
Following the Tony Awards, CBS will air The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!, starting at 9pm ET.
The primetime special will include performances from beloved classics and the three Best Musical nominees.
Check out all the pics of Jordan Fisher at the 2020 Tony Awards in the gallery below!
