Tony Awards 2018: Highlights & Memorable Moments | THR News

Tony Awards 2018: Highlights & Memorable Moments | THR News

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The 72nd Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's best, with 'The Band's Visit' and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' winning big. The event featured political statements, notably from Robert De Niro, and performances by Bruce Springsteen. Andrew Garfield dedicated his award to the LGBTQIA community, while tributes were paid to Parkland shooting survivors. Other winners included Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf. Hosts Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban added humor, and the night concluded with reflections on a record-breaking Broadway season.

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Which musical won the most awards at the 72nd Tony Awards?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The Band's Visit

My Fair Lady

Mean Girls

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What was the nature of Robert De Niro's statement during the Tony Awards?

A tribute to theater

A political comment

A song performance

A joke about Broadway

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To whom did Andrew Garfield dedicate his award?

His co-stars

His family

The theater industry

The LGBTQIA community

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What was Ariel Stachel's reason for avoiding public appearances?

Busy schedule

Lack of interest

Middle Eastern background

Stage fright

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Which event was honored with a performance by high school students?

Broadway's anniversary

Tony Awards history

Parkland shooting survivors

New theater openings

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Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards?

Andrew Garfield

Sara Bareilles

Cheetah Rivera

Robert De Niro

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Which show set a record for most Tony nominations without a win?

My Fair Lady

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Mean Girls

The Band's Visit