Audra McDonald performed from Broadway's 'Gypsy,' which she currently stars in as Mama Rose, amid ongoing drama with the show's former star Patti LuPone

The biggest? Best Actress in a Musical ladies Nicole Scherzinger in “Sunset Blvd.” vs. Audra McDonald in “Gypsy,” and the biggest diva showdown in recent memory ended up in victory for the former Pussycat Doll frontwoman, denying McDonald a seventh Tony for acting, which would have increased her own existing record.

Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.

Joy Woods, a first-time Tony Award nominee for "Gypsy," tells USA TODAY about the advice she's received from Audra McDonald.

Expect wins for the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” but the races for best play and leading actress in a musical are too close to call.

"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.

Cynthia Erivo hosted theater's biggest night, which saw George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Cole Escola, and Sarah Snook all nominated.

Audra McDonald could add to her collection, or Nicole Scherzinger could take the award for “Sunset Boulevard."

Many of the shows powering Broadway’s comeback are up for major honors. “Death Becomes Her,” a campy adaptation of the cult 1992 movie, “Maybe Happy Ending,” the story of two robots who forge a deep connection, and “Buena Vista Social Club,” a look at a group of Cuban musicians, were this year’s most nominated shows with 10 nods apiece.

The 78th Tony Awards took place Sunday night in New York’s Radio City Music Hall and recognized several Broadway productions that debuted during the 2024-25 season. Here is a recap of a few of the night’s performances from Cynthia Erivo to the original cast of “Hamilton.”