Tonys Makes History When Actors Of Color Sweep Musical Categories
Tonight, the 70th Annual Tony Awards made history when all four musical acting awards went to people of color. The winners include Leslie Odom Jr. for "Hamilton," Cynthia Erivo for "The Color Purple," Daveed Diggs for "Hamilton," and Renée Elise Goldsberry for "Hamilton."
Tonys host James Corden opened the night by describing the award show as "the Oscars, but with diversity." Even a look at the nomination list teased a night to remember -- the selected shows feature actors of color in lead roles and highlight the experiences of women and minorities in the U.S. and beyond, a stark contrast to #OscarsSoWhite.
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