Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban Kick Off The 2018 Tony Awards With An Ode to ‘Losers’ | THR News

Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban hosted the 72nd Tony Awards, opening with a humorous tribute to Broadway's 'losers,' including themselves. Both hosts have notable Broadway achievements, with Bareilles known for 'Waitress' and Groban for 'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812.' They performed on dueling pianos and introduced ensemble members from nominated musicals. The event celebrated a record-breaking Broadway season, with grosses up 17% from the previous year. The Hollywood Reporter provided coverage of the event.

Who were the hosts of the 72nd Tony Awards?

• Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban

• Neil Patrick Harris and Hugh Jackman

• James Corden and Whoopi Goldberg

• Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

For which musical did Sara Bareilles write a Tony-nominated score?

• Les Misérables

• The Lion King

• Waitress

• Hamilton

Which role earned Josh Groban a Tony nomination?

• Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton

• Jean Valjean in Les Misérables

• Pierre in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

• Elder Price in The Book of Mormon

What was the theme of the original number performed by the hosts?

• Celebrating Broadway's winners

• A tribute to Broadway's 'losers'

• Honoring Broadway's ensemble members

• A history of the Tony Awards

What was the financial growth percentage of Broadway's season mentioned during the Tony Awards?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 17%