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Michael Arden won his first Tony Award tonight and one moment during his speech was silenced by CBS even though it got a rapturous applause by the audience.

The 40-year-old director won the award for Best Direction of a Musical at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

Michael, who started his career as an actor on Broadway, directed the revival of Parade.

During his speech, Michael spoke to the queer community and said, “Growing up, I was called the F word more times than I can remember.” Right at this point, the audio feed went silent.

So, what did he say?

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The Tony Awards show this year is happening without a script and Ariana DeBose explained why during her opening monologue!

The 32-year-old Oscar-winning actress addressed the writers strike during the unscripted monologue at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

“I’m unscripted — as will every presenter who comes onstage tonight. We’re just making it up as we go along,” Ariana said.

Ariana also hosted last year’s show and added, “To anyone who thought last year might’ve been a bit unhinged, to them I say: Darlings, buckle up.”

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Uzo Aduba has some very big news – she’s pregnant!

The 42-year-old Orange is the New Black actress arrived at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights for the awards show on Sunday night (June 11) wearing a colorful suit with a crop top.

She cradled her baby bump while posing for photos, effectively confirming that she was expecting a little one – her first. Uzo also took to social media to share a sweet statement about her happy news.

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The stars of the new musical New York New York sealed their performance with a kiss at the 2023 Tony Awards!

Anna Uzele and Colton Ryan shared a passionate kiss at the end of their performance on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

It was all for the show though, as they both have partners in real life!

Colton is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his work in the show, which is also up for Best Musical.

Here is the show’s synopsis: “It is 1946, the war is over, and a resurgent New York is beginning to rebuild. As steel beams swing overhead, a collection of artists has dreams as big and diverse as the city itself. Among them is New York native Jimmy Doyle, a brilliant but disillusioned musician looking for his “major chord” in life: music, money, love. The odds are against him getting all three until he meets Francine Evans, a young singer just off the bus from Philly, who is destined for greatness. If they can make it there, they can make it anywhere.”

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters who will appear during the show and also take a look at the nominees, full of Broadway’s best!

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford both have special guests by their side at the 2023 Tony Awards!

The Sweeney Todd co-stars hit the red carpet with their partners on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

Josh, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, was joined by girlfriend Natalie McQueen. Annaleigh, who is up for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, was joined by husband Joe Tapper.

Sweeney Todd is nominated for eight awards tonight, including Best Revival of a Musical.

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters who will appear during the show and also take a look at the nominees, full of Broadway’s best!

FYI: Josh is wearing Dolce&Gabbana. Annaleigh is wearing an Oscar de la Renta dress and Fred Leighton jewelry.

Jessica Chastain and fellow Best Actress in a Play nominee Audra McDonald shared the red carpet with special guests at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 11).

The 46-year-old The Good Nurse actress is being recognized for her work in A Doll’s House. She was joined by her mom Jerri Chastain at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights. She stunned in a yellow gown with a dramatic cape.

Audra is in the running for her work in Ohio State Murders. She wowed in a royal blue number and posed alongside her husband Will Swenson.

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Alex Newell is looking gorgeous in gold on the red carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards!

The 30-year-old actor, who rose to fame as Unique Adams on Glee, was all smiles on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

Alex is nominated for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for their work in Shucked and may make history as the first non-binary actor to win in the category.

Also in attendance was Alex‘s co-star Kevin Cahoon, who is nominated in the same category, as well as writer Robert Horn, who is nominated for Best Book of a Musical for writing the show’s script.

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters who will appear during the show and also take a look at the nominees, full of Broadway’s best!

FYI: Alex is wearing Christian Siriano.