The 70th annual Tony Awards is one for the history books. For the first time ever, four musical categories went to actors of color.

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Lead Actor: Leslie Odom Jr., Hamilton

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Photo: CBS

Lead Actress: Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple

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Photo: E! News

Featured Actor: Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

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Featured Actress: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Hamilton

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Photo: Photo: Evan Agostini / Associated Press

According to Mic, the Tonys almost made history in 1982 when “Dreamgirls” won lead actor, lead actress and featured actor categories. The lead actor and actress in  musical categories weren’t awarded that year.

“The Color Purple” won Best Revival of a Musical and “Hamilton” secured Best Musical. This year’s show featured 14 nominees that were actors of color.

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Photo: Giphy

Overall, the biggest wins of the night went to Hamilton.

The Obamas even made a special appearance.

Lin Manuel’s speech, honoring the victims of Orlando’s nightclub shooting deserved an award all by itself.

And the unforgettable spine-tingling performances

#OscarsSoWhite meet #TonysSoDiverse.

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Click here to see the complete list of winners.


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