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#Hamiltonys: Just How Many Awards Did Hamilton Win?

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8 years ago

June 14, 2016

After being nominated for a record-breaking 16 Tony Awards, hamilfans anxiously awaited to find out what statues Hamilton would actually take home. While it came very close, Hamilton was just one trophy away from tying with The Producers for the show with the most wins. Still, 11 wins out of 16 nominations is a very impressive feat. Adding to the fact that it won 3 out of the 4 musical acting categories, and most importantly for us here at Broadway Black they were all black!

The hit musical won 11 total awards, including best musical, direction of a musical (Thomas Kail), best actor in a musical (Leslie Odom Jr.), best score (Lin-Manuel Miranda), best book of a musical (Lin-Manuel Miranda), best featured actor in a musical (Daveed Diggs), and best featured actress in a musical (Renée Elise Goldsberry).

It also won a record number of technical awards including best orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire), best costume design (Paul Tazewell), best choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler), and best lighting design (Howell Binkley).

While Hamilton has received much of the hype this Broadway season, it’s all so well deserved. Especially when it comes to first-time Tony winners Leslie Odom Jr., Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Daveed Diggs. (Actually, all the winners from the musical categories are first-time Tony winners.) All three delivered some of the most heartfelt speeches of the night, thanking their families, their cast and crew, and their love for musical theatre.

Personally, I’ve been #TeamLeslie from the jump. What that man does at the Richard Rodgers Theatre nightly, how he transforms into Burr and gives depth and heart to a character that audiences can’t help but understand, is remarkable. “I will cherish this,” Odom said in his speech, thanking Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was also nominated in the same category. “God bless you. You’ve given us a new vision of what’s possible.”

And with all of these wins, Hamilton surely did give Broadway a new vision of what is possible. One that has changed the landscape of theatre for the better and for that we are grateful.

Check out the speeches below!

Renee Elise Goldsberry