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Story By Joe Frank

June 12 2023

The Unscripted Magic of the 2023 Tony Awards.

The 2023 Tony Awards took place amidst an ongoing writers strike resulting in an unscripted and unique ceremony.

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Host Ariana DeBose kicked off the show by acknowledging the challenge of running an unscripted event.

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Despite the absence of a script the telecasts on Pluto and CBS went smoothly, featuring quick speeches, historic wins and live performances.

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Kimberly Akimbo emerged as the big winner of the night taking home the award for Best Musical.

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"Leopoldstadt" won Best New Play and "Parade" won the Best Revival of a Musical.

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Notable Hollywood figures like Jodie Comer and Sean Hayes were honored with trophies adding star power to the event.

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The Tony Awards became one of the first major awards shows affected by the writers strike.

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The show leading to an agreement between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the organizers to proceed without a script.

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Tony Award winners and nominees expressed their appreciation for writers recognizing their essential role in the industry.

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The Tony Awards closed on a high note honoring Broadway legends John Kander and Joel Grey with lifetime achievement awards..

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A memorable and unscripted night that showcased the resilience and talent of the theater community.

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