Hamilton 2025 Tony Awards: Cast, Nominations, and How to Watch the Broadway Sensation’s Big Night

The 78th Tony Awards ignited Broadway fandom last night as Lin-Manuel Miranda led a one-night-only reunion of the original Hamilton company at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Ten years after Hamilton’s 2015 debut, Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Christopher Jackson stormed the stage in sleek, all-black suits for a seven-minute medley that blended “Alexander Hamilton,” “My Shot” and “The Room Where It Happens,” capping the set with a thunderous “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” reprise that drew a standing ovation from every corner of the hall. The performance—kept secret until moments before showtime—was introduced by host Cynthia Erivo, who called the musical “the anthem of a generation.” Social feeds erupted; within minutes, #Hamilton, #TonyAwards2025 and #LinManuelMiranda were trending worldwide as fans traded clips of the choreography’s razor-sharp precision and the cast’s still-electrifying chemistry. Why the Reunion Matters • 10th Anniversary: Hamilton opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in August 2015, redefining modern Broadway with its hip-hop-infused score and diverse casting. • Cultural Impact: The show won 11 Tonys in 2016 and sparked a conversation about storytelling and representation in American history. • Box-Office Legend: Even after multiple touring companies and a Disney+ film capture, Hamilton remains one of Broadway’s top-grossing titles. Inside the Medley Miranda’s new arrangement subtly wove in riffs from “Yorktown” and “Satisfied,” allowing Diggs and Goldsberry to reprise fan-favorite verses while Odom Jr. slipped seamlessly back into Aaron Burr’s silky baritone. Jackson’s “Washington” reminded viewers why his original performance became an instant classic. Backstage, Miranda told reporters, “This felt like a high-school reunion where everyone still knows the choreography—our muscle memory never left.” Broader Tony Highlights Although the Hamilton reunion dominated headlines, the ceremony crowned Purpose as Best Play and Maybe Happy Ending as Best Musical, while Sarah Snook clinched Leading Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray. What’s Next for Hamilton Fans Producers confirmed that the Tony reunion will stream on Paramount+ for a limited window, and an anniversary cast album—featuring last night’s live medley—drops Friday. Meanwhile, Miranda hinted at “something special” planned for the show’s Broadway milestone in August. With Broadway box-office receipts surging and nostalgia at an all-time high, the 2025 Tony Awards proved that the story of Alexander Hamilton—and the creative revolution he inspired—still isn’t over.