Tony Awards 2014: Winners, Performances and Hugh Jackman as the Charismatic Show Host
Broadway's biggest night, the 68<sup>th annual Tony Awards 2014, has been celebrated amidst glittering performances at the Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The star-studded evening was hosted by Hugh Jackman who conquered the stage with his wit and humour. The Wolverine star is hosting the award show for the fourth consecutive year.
Broadway's biggest names graced the occasion with their presence while the Wolverine star played the most entertaining host with his enigmatic and humorous presentation style.
The X-Men: Days of the Future Past star cracked witty jokes, grooved and even sang during the three-hour gala.
"It's great to be back as your host. Tonight is a celebration of Broadway, the only place you can see Rocky in a boxing ring, Bryan Cranston in the Oval Office, and Wolverine in tap shoes," Jackman told the audience after reaching the stage.
Jackman kept the night enthralling by unravelling his hidden singing talent with a beautiful rendition of 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.
The Prisoner star also took the audience by surprise when he started rapping with LL Cool J and T.I.
Meanwhile, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, A Raisin in the Sun and A Gentleman's Guide to Love dominated the night by winning most trophies.
Broadway legend Rosie O'Donnell won the Isabelle Stevenson Award for her contribution to theatre and 'All the Way' won the best play award during the festive night.
Here is the list of Top Winners of Tony Awards for the year 2014
1. Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Mark Rylance, Twelfth Night
2. Actor in Featured Role in a Musical: James Monroe Iglehart, Aladdin
3. Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Bryan Cranston, All the Way
4. Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Neil Patrick Harris, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
5. Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Sophie Okonedo, A Raisin in the Sun
6. Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lena Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
7. Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
8. Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jessie Mueller, Beautiful--The Carole King Musical
9. Best Direction of a Play: Kenny Leon, A Raisin in the Sun
10. Best Direction of a Musical: Darko Tresnjak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Academy Award winner Idina Menzel entertained the audience by performing a song from her musical 'If/Then.'
The cast of 'Les Miserables' performed an enchanting rendition of "One Day More" followed by a spectacular medley from 'Aladin'
Below are the acceptance speeches of Audra McDonald and Bryan Cranston after winning their Tony Awards.
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