Cynthia Erivo was ready for her close-up on the 2025 Tony Awards.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards on Sunday lured 4.85 million viewers to CBS, its largest broadcast audience in six years, according to Nielsen’s data. CBS said Monday the telecast — hosted by “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo — scored a 38% increase over last year's 3.53 million viewers.

Cole Escola, Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Darren Criss are among the performers who took home Tony Awards in a season in which A-list Hollywood actors and veteran stage performers helped Broadway get its groove back.

Julianne Hough May Have Had the Most Fun at the Tony Awards After-Party originally appeared on Parade. Julianne Hough may not have taken home a Tony Award on Sunday night, but she still celebrated like a winner.

Both 'Gypsy' and the George Clooney-fronted 'Good Night, and Good Luck' were shut out despite landing five nominations apiece.