‘Come From Away’ wins one Tony as ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ emerges as big winner
NEW YORK — The people of Newfoundland were celebrated in speech and song at the Tony Awards on Sunday night but the heartwarming Canadian musical “Come From Away” fell short in its historic bid to capture Broadway’s biggest musical prize.
“Come From Away” headed into the Tonys with seven nominations, including a nod for best musical. It was just the second Canadian-written show in the 71-year history of the Tonys to vie for the top musical honour, following 2006’s “The Drowsy Chaperone,” which won five awards.
Christopher Ashley took home the award for best director of a musical but “Come From Away” was shut out in all other categories.
“Dear Evan Hansen” was named best musical and was the night’s big winner with six awards in all. It also beat “Come From Away” for best original score, best book of a musical and best featured actress in a musical. “Come From Away” also lost out in the lighting design and choreography categories.