From LGBTQ+ to EGOT, the T is *not* silent!The 78th Tony Awards ceremony aired on Sunday, June 8 and can easily be considered one of the gayest and most exciting awards shows in history.Fresh off releasing her new album I Forgive You, performing at the WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., and promoting the upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good, Out100 Icon of the Year Cynthia Erivo hosted the 2025 Tonys.This year's Tony Awards ceremony had everything: Cole vs. Clooney, Audra McDonald performing Gypsy, Jonathan Groff arriving Just in Time, Nicole Scherzinger living her full Sunset Boulevard fantasy, A-list movie starts in attendance, bona fide Broadway Divas gracing us with their presence, and several queer projects being celebrated. This one was "For the Gaze"!Keep scrolling to see the LGBTQ+ winners and iconic performances at the 78th Tony Awards which is now streaming on CBS.com and Paramount+.'Maybe Happy Ending' 6 wins (of 10 nominations)Starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, Maybe Happy Ending won six of 10 nominations at the 2025 Tonys. Overall, this musical won more Tony Awards than any other production at the ceremony.The full list of wins and nominations for Maybe Happy Ending (winners in bold):Best Musical (winner)Best Direction of a Musical Michael Arden (winner)Best Book of a Musical (winner) Will Aronson and Hue Park (winner)Best Original Score Will Aronson and Hue Park (winner)Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Darren Criss Won (winner)Best Scenic Design of a Musical Dane Laffrey and George Reeve (winner)Best Costume Design of a Musical Clint RamosBest Lighting Design of a Musical Ben StantonBest Sound Design of a Musical Peter HylenskiBest Orchestrations Will Aronson'Buena Vista Social Club' 4 wins (of 10 nominations)Saheem Ali who identifies as queer was nominated for a 2025 Tony Award for directing Buena Vista Social Club. This new musical received 10 nominations overall, tying with Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending as most-nominated Broadway shows of the year. During the ceremony, the production won four Tonys out of the 10 nominations it received.The full list of wins and nominations for Buena Vista Social Club (winners in bold):Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Natalie Venetia Belcon (winner)Best Sound Design of a Musical Jonathan DeansBest Choreography Patricia Delgado and Justin PeckBest Orchestrations Marco PaguiaBest MusicalBest Direction of a Musical Saheem AliBest Book of a Musical Marco RamirezBest Scenic Design of a Musical Arnulfo MaldonadoBest Costume Design of a Musical Dede AyiteBest Lighting Design of a Musical Tyler Micoleau'Oh, Mary!' 2 wins (of 5 nominations)The biggest queer sensation over the last year, Oh, Mary!, received a glorious five nominations at the 78th Tony Awards. It's been quite a year for the 2024 Out100 honoree Cole Escola, and Broadway fans love that this production received some well-deserved recognition.The full list of wins and nominations for Oh, Mary! (winners in bold):Cole Escola Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (winner)Sam Pinkleton Best Direction of a PlayBest PlayConrad Ricamora Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a PlayHolly Pierson Best Costume Design of a PlayRELATED: Cole Escola makes Tony history with acting win, thanks Grindr connection'The Picture of Dorian Gray' 2 wins (of 6 nominations)Based on the 1891 novel of the same name by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray had its Broadway debut in March and featured Succession breakout star Sarah Snook playing a whopping total of 26 different characters in the play. Now, the new play by queer director Kip Williams is up for six Tony Awards in 2025.The full list of wins and nominations for The Picture of Dorian Gray (winners in bold):Sarah Snook Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (winner)Marg Horwell Best Costume Design of a Play (winner)Kip Williams Best Direction of a PlayNick Schlieper Best Lighting Design of a PlayMarg Horwell and David Bergman Best Scenic Design of a PlayNick Schlieper Best Lighting Design of a PlayClemence Williams Best Sound Design of a Play'Death Becomes Her' 1 win (of 10 nominations)"NOW a Tony?!" Well, yes! The hit Broadway musical Death Becomes Her has earned 10 nominations at the 2025 Tony Awards. Special shoutouts to our favorite song of the musical, "For the Gaze," as well as Christopher Gattelli earning two nominations as both director and choreographer.The full list of wins and nominations for The Picture of Dorian Gray (winners in bold):Paul Tazewell Best Costume Design of a Musical (winner)Best MusicalChristopher Gattelli Best Direction of a MusicalChristopher Gattelli Best ChoreographyMarco Pennette Best Book of a MusicalMegan Hilty Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalJennifer Simard Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalJulia Mattison and Noel Carey Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the TheatreDerek McLane Best Scenic Design of a Musical Justin Townsend Best Lighting Design of a MusicalRELATED: How Death Becomes Her became a 'gay dream come true'Harvey Fierstein received the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (@) This year's Tony Awards also had Harvey Fierstein receiving the Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre award a milestone accolade celebrating this queer icon's career on Broadway and beyond.Watch: Cynthia Erivo's opening number at the 2025 Tony AwardsCynthia Erivo kicked off the 2025 Tonys with a showstopping performance and did so with an outfit that clearly nodded to Dorothy's ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz.Watch: 'Death Becomes Her' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.Watch: 'Just in Time' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsJonathan Groff delivered a dazzling performance of Just in Time while performing at the Tonys. Spoiler art: Keanu Reeves is involved!Watch: 'Buena Vista Social Club' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsThe company of Buena Vista Social Club performed "Candela" at the 78th Tony Awards.Watch: 'Sunset Blvd' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsNicole Scherzinger sang her heart out and delivered a truly iconic performance of "As If We Never Said Goodbye" from Sunset Blvd.Watch: 'Maybe Happy Ending' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsDarren Criss didn't just win a Tony at the ceremony he also delivered a wonderful performance of "Chasing Fireflies / Never Fly Away" from the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending.Watch: 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsThe company of Pirates! The Penzance Musical which includes two-time Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon originating a character gave viewers a fabulous performance of "Sail the Ocean Blue / Washboards."Watch: 'Gypsy' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsAudra McDonald didn't exactly had a lovely week leading up to the 78th Tony Awards But her performance of Gypsy during the ceremony is certainly going down in history. Sensational!Watch: 'Floyd Collins' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsAnother standout performance during this year's Tony Awards came from the company of Floyd Collins.Watch: 'Real Women Have Curves' performance at the 2025 Tony AwardsAudiences cheered loudly for this fabulous performance from the Real Women Have Curves musical.Watch: Cynthia Erivo's closing number at the 2025 Tony AwardsAs the host of this ceremony, Cynthia Erivo also pulled off an exciting way to end Broadway's Biggest Night.