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'Stereophonic' Wins Best Play, 'The Outsiders' Wins Best Musical at 2024 Tony Awards

Jun 17, 2024, 03:11 AM

At the 2024 Tony Awards, 'Stereophonic' emerged as a major winner, securing the award for Best Play and achieving a record-breaking 13 nominations, the most for any play in Tony history. Directed by Daniel Aukin, who also won the Tony for Best Direction of a Play, 'Stereophonic' is a drama about a 1970s rock band navigating a tumultuous year while recording an album. The play won a total of five awards, including Best Play. Meanwhile, 'The Outsiders,' a gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel about class conflict between high school gangs, won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Directed by Danya Taymor, who won Best Direction of a Musical, 'The Outsiders' was recognized for its compelling performances and storytelling. The 77th Annual Tony Awards also saw significant strides for women in the industry, with notable wins across various categories. Additionally, Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Strong, and the production 'Suffs' were among the night's winners.