CAA Tony Awards Party Draws Broadway Stars in New York
On Friday evening, the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) kicked off the weekend of the 79th Tony Awards with its annual celebration at the Crane Club in West Chelsea, New York. This event was a tribute to CAA's theatre division, which received more than 40 nominations. A star-studded lineup graced the occasion, including Lorne Michaels, Anderson Cooper, Luke Evans, and Ariana DeBose, among others. Notable productions like 'Ragtime,' which landed 11 nominations, and 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball,' with nine, were spotlighted. Dylan Mulvaney wrapped up her three-month role in 'SIX: The Musical,' while Adam Lambert premiered his new single 'Under the Rhythm.' Guests enjoyed drinks, dancing, and even a Knicks game as they buzzed about the upcoming awards.
Key facts
- CAA hosted its annual Tony Awards party on Friday evening at the Crane Club in West Chelsea, New York.
- The event celebrated CAA's theatre team, which received over 40 Tony nominations.
- Guests included Lorne Michaels, Anderson Cooper, Luke Evans, Jon Hamm, Mark Consuelos, Leslie Odom Jr., Adam Lambert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Penn Badgley, Neil Patrick Harris, Ariana DeBose, Whitney White, Aaron Tveit, Kelli O'Hara, and Madeline Brewer.
- 'Ragtime,' directed by Lear DeBessonet, is a top contender across 11 Tony categories.
- 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball,' directed by Zhailon Levingston, is up for nine Tony nominations.
- Dylan Mulvaney wrapped up a three-month run in 'SIX: The Musical' as Anne Boleyn.
- Adam Lambert released his new single and music video 'Under the Rhythm' on the day of the party.
- The 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony took place on Sunday following the party.
Entities
Artists
- Lorne Michaels
- Anderson Cooper
- Luke Evans
- Jon Hamm
- Mark Consuelos
- Leslie Odom Jr.
- Adam Lambert
- Chloë Grace Moretz
- Penn Badgley
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Ariana DeBose
- Whitney White
- Aaron Tveit
- Kelli O'Hara
- Madeline Brewer
- Lear DeBessonet
- Dylan Mulvaney
- Zhailon Levingston
- Qween Jean
- Ally Shuster
- Bryan Lourd
- Kara Young
- Joe Machota
- James Carpinello
- John Benjamin Hickey
- Adrienne Warren
- Abigail Barlow
- Emily Bear
- Michael Arden
- Graham Campbell
- Joaquin Consuelos
- Robert O'Hara
- Camille A. Brown
- Elle Key
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Billy Porter
- Joe Mantello
- Kit Harington
- Mark Strong
- Sonia Friedman
- Patrick Wilson
- Diego Boneta
Institutions
- Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
- Tony Awards
- Crane Club
- Vogue
Locations
- New York
- West Chelsea
- United States