The 2024 Tony Awards took place live from the Lincoln Center in New York City on Sunday. And while there were only a handful of Black nominees this year, that didn’t stop any of them from showing up and styling to the max on the red carpet.
Chief among them was Alicia Keys, whose Broadway debut “Hell’s Kitchen” was up for a whopping 13 nominations.
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Despite only going home with two awards, that didn’t keep Keys from being red hot on the carpet and giving a fire performance with Jay-Z as a love letter to her hometown of New York.
Because Keys wasn’t the only one looking good while gracing the carpet, let’s take a look at a handful of other Black stars and nominees who brought a boatload of colorful style and serious fashion to the Great White Way.
Audra McDonald
There’s only one Audra McDonald and it’s always a pleasure and beam of light whenever she’s onstage — so much so that it deserves a standing ovation on a regular occasion.
Billy Porter
Billy Thee Porter was all sparkles on the Tony’s carpet as he was the recipient of the 2024 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. The award recognized those in the theater community for their volunteerism and contributions to charity. Porter was honored for his work in the LGBTQIA+ community and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, per CBS News.
Jennifer Hudson
You can never go wrong with a LBVD (long black velvet dress) and a classic red lip. Thanks to Jennifer Hudson, old Hollywood glamour got a new edge.
Danai Gurira
They say everything’s better in gold and when it comes to Danai Gurira’s red carpet slay at the Tony’s…it turns out they were right!
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson and her gorgeous bob and dress showed up giving the very best of a metallic mermaid, but it’s her smile that shines the most.
Leslie Odom Jr. and wife Nicolette Robinson
Stunting with a stunning plus one (a.k.a. his wife Nicolette Robinson), Leslie Odom Jr. pulled up to the carpet looking so fresh and so clean.
Kara Young
Kara Young may be known for bringing the good drama onstage on Broadway, but she brought the fashion drama with this gorgeous dress just moments before she’d take home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play.
Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe came through dripping with the all-white, off-white attire. Keeping things cool and easy for the awards show.
Cynthia Erivo
A little gold never hurt no one and it definitely didn’t hurt Cynthia Erivo on the carpet!
Ariana DeBose
Everything about Ariana DeBose’s dress just screams “summertime lavender spritz mosaic” and I’m here for it!
Wendell Pierce and Erika Woods
Looking like a match made in heaven, Wendell Pierce and his girlfriend Erika Woods hit the carpet by giving florals in summertime and classic style.
Kenny Leon
An O.G. director and producer in the Broadway space, Kenny Leon showed up in a smooth navy blue suit with effortless style.
Jeffrey Wright
Looking dapper as ever, Jeffrey Wright graced the Tonys stage with his presence in the most debonair way.
Joshua Boone
Though he didn’t win for his role in “The Outsiders,” Joshua Boone’s smile alone and sleek look on the carpet deserves an award all by themselves.
Maleah Joi Moon
For her role in Hell’s Kitchen, Maleah Joi Moon took home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical and rocked a pixie cut and shined in silver on the carpet.
Kecia Lewis
Winner for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical (Hell’s Kitchen), Kecia Lewis brought pink feathery goodness and sequins to the Great White Way.
Vanessa Bell Calloway
A veteran in the acting world but a timeless beauty all the same, Vanessa Bell Calloway brought a pop of color to the Tonys carpet, just in time for summer.
Dede Ayite
After taking home the award and making history as the first Black woman to win for Best Costume Design for a play, Dede Ayite stunned in a ver skin-complimentary brown, sparkly gown.
Jocelyn Bioh
Looking like pure royalty in purple, Jocelyn Bioh (writer, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding) served a stylish look. (And let’s not get started on the beautiful eye makeup!)
Heather Simms
A vision in red, Heather Simms (“Purlie Victorious”) stunned at the 2024 Tony’s.
Brandon Victor Dixon
Being great in his lavender, Brandon Victor Dixon (“Hell’s Kitchen”) stunned on the carpet.
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