Did Jennifer Hudson become an Egot?
After winning a Tony Award Sunday for producing the hit Broadway musical “A Strange Loop,” Jennifer Hudson achieved EGOT status —meaning she has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award in her career. Hudson became the 17th person to win all four major awards.
Who is the new Egot winner?
Jennifer Hudson
In this photo, Jennifer Hudson attends the 75th annual Tony awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. Jennifer Hudson is the newest member to achieve the exclusive EGOT status with her first-ever Tony Awards win Sunday night for co-producing the Broadway musical “A Strange Loop.”
What is the date for the 2022 Tony Awards?
June 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM PDT75th Tony Awards / Date
A view of the red carpet for the 75th annual Tony Awards, taking place Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (CNN) The Tony Awards will return to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Did company win a Tony?
A gender-swapped revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” rode the fondness Broadway has for the late iconic composer by earning five statuettes, including best musical revival. “Company” is an exploration of a single person’s conflicted feelings about commitment, traditionally focusing on a 35-year-old bachelor.
How many EGOT winners are there?
16 people
As of 2022, 16 people have accomplished this feat. The EGOT acronym was coined by actor Philip Michael Thomas in late 1984, when his role on the new hit show Miami Vice brought him instant fame, and he stated a desire to achieve the EGOT within five years.
How many Tony Awards did A Strange Loop win?
5
Michael R. Jackson, second left, accepts the award for best new musical for “A Strange Loop” at the 75th annual Tony Awards, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
How many EGOT winners?
What is EGOT status?
An EGOT is someone who has won each of the four major American entertainment awards: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Hudson began her EGOT journey in 2007 with an Oscar for best supporting actress as the effervescent Effie White in “Dreamgirls.”
Who will host the Tonys 2022?
Ariana DeBose75th Tony Awards / Host
Who is hosting the tonys this year 2022?
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose is hosting the show at Radio City Music Hall. “MJ” won three Tonys in the ceremony’s first segment.
Who won best musical revival 2022?
Patti LuPone took home a trophy for her role in the show, and its director, Marianne Elliott, also won. “Take Me Out” was named best revival of a play.
Who won best musical 2022?
NEW YORK — The Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Strange Loop” was named best musical at the 75th Tony Awards on Sunday night, while “The Lehman Trilogy,” an epic-length account by Stefano Massini and Ben Power of the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers investment house, won the Tony for best play.