The Tony Awards ended up being a beacon of light and love on a dark day in America. Here are the best excerpts from the most inspirational award acceptance speeches.
Frank Langella
Langella said what we’re all thinking — that we’re ready to band together as a nation and build each other back up.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Proving he’s the true Shakespeare of our time, Lin-Manuel Miranda moved viewers to tears once again with his acceptance speech, a sonnet.
Barbra Streisand
The Tony Awards proved that art really can help us find a little hope on even the darkest days.
Jayne Houdyshell
And what that means to us is that no dream is ever too big and it’s never too late to chase it.
Jeffrey Sellers
Awards are great, but Sellers is right — at the end of the day, we should all be thankful to be alive.
Daveed Diggs
Diggs reminded us how important it is to express appreciation and gratitude to the ones we love.
Jessica Lange
Though filled with grief, Lange accepted her award and appreciated the moment for all it was worth.
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Goldsberry touched the hearts of all mothers who know how difficult it can be to juggle family and career.
Reed Birney
If Birney teaches us anything, it’s to never give up.
Leslie Odom Jr.
A decision made on love will never be a wrong one.
Cynthia Erivo
We can all be better, do better and make each other better by spreading support and encouragement.
Ivo van Hove
We really do hope that woman was watching this once-in-a-lifetime moment unfold!
Thomas Keil
Telling stories is how we can help change the world.
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