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Tonys 2018: The Wins, The Snubs, & The De Niro

Harry Potter won big.

Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP
Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP

The 72nd Annual Tonys took place in New York City last night, and focused attention on more than one He Who Must Not Be Named.

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, the onstage follow-up to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, won big, with 6 awards including Best Play and Best Direction of a Play. The Band's Visit, a new musical set in Israel, won the most of the night, with 10 Tonys on their trophy shelf.


Snubs-wise, Mean Girls and Spongebob Squarepants, the two most-nominated productions this year with 12 apiece, fell short--the former, written by Tina Fey, went home completely empty-handed, and the latter only took home one award, for Best Scenic Design in a Musical. Revivals of My Fair Lady and Carousel both took home less than expected as well, losing out on Best Revival of a Musical to the lesser-known Once On This Island.

The ceremony was hosted by Waitress' Sarah Bareilles and Josh Groban, and while there were certainly celebrity moments, the show mostly remained reserved and scandal-free... that is, until Robert De Niro took the stage.

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Introducing Bruce Springsteen for a musical performance, the legendary actor gave just a few choice thoughts to the audience, censored by CBS but receiving a roaring standing ovation nonetheless, saying: "Fuck Trump. It's no longer 'Down with Trump!' It's just 'Fuck Trump!'"

Take a look at the list of winners below:

Best Musical: "The Band's Visit"

Best Play: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Best Revival of a Musical: "Once on This Island"

Best Revival of a Play: "Angels in America"

Best Book of a Musical: "The Band's Visit," Itamar Moses

Best Original Score: "The Band's Visit," Music and Lyrics: David Yazbek

Best Leading Actor in a Play: Andrew Garfield, "Angels in America"

Best Leading Actress in a Play: Glenda Jackson, "Three Tall Women"

Best Leading Actor in a Musical: Tony Shalhoub, "The Band's Visit"

Best Leading Actress in a Musical: Katrina Lenk, "The Band's Visit"

Best Featured Actor in a Play: Nathan Lane, "Angels in America"

Best Featured Actress in a Play: Laurie Metcalf, "Three Tall Women"

Best Featured Actor in a Musical: Ari'el Stachel, "The Band's Visit"

Best Featured Actress in a Musical: Lindsay Mendez, "Carousel"

Best Scenic Design of a Play: Christine Jones, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Best Scenic Design of a Musical: David Zinn, "SpongeBob SquarePants"

Best Costume Design of a Play: Katrina Lindsay, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Best Costume Design of a Musical: Catherine Zuber, "My Fair Lady"

Best Lighting Design of a Play: Neil Austin, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Tyler Micoleau, "The Band's Visit"

Best Direction of a Play: John Tiffany, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Best Direction of a Musical: David Cromer, "The Band's Visit"

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