Tony Awards Speakeasy: Usher, Sarah Paulson, and Cole Escola Among Stars at Baccarat x Dewar's Lounge
On Sunday, the 79th annual Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall for the 22nd time. Nominees, presenters, and VIPs were greeted at a Baccarat x Dewar's Scotch Whisky Speakeasy located on the first mezzanine of the lobby. Among the early arrivals was Usher, who donned Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford. He shared with Vogue his desire to support the theatre community, reminiscing about being mentored by Ben Vereen at 15 and hinting at future projects in acting or producing. Shoshana Bean spoke about her role in The Lost Boys just before winning Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Other notable attendees included Sarah Paulson, Ella Beatty, Georgina Chapman, Adrien Brody, Queen Latifah, Neil Patrick Harris, and Cole Escola.
Key facts
- 79th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday.
- Baccarat x Dewar's Scotch Whisky Speakeasy on first mezzanine.
- Usher attended in Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford, hinted at theatre projects.
- Shoshana Bean won Best Featured Actress in a Musical for The Lost Boys.
- Matt Rogers wore vintage Jean Paul Gaultier jacket with Titanique brooch.
- Sarah Paulson and Ella Beatty attended; Paulson praised theatre actor rehearsals.
- Other guests: Georgina Chapman, Adrien Brody, Queen Latifah, Neil Patrick Harris.
- Cole Escola was among the stars at the Speakeasy.
Entities
Artists
- Usher
- Sarah Paulson
- Cole Escola
- Shoshana Bean
- Matt Rogers
- Ella Beatty
- Georgina Chapman
- Adrien Brody
- Queen Latifah
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Ben Vereen
- Melissa Lehman
- Haider Ackermann
- Tom Ford
- Jean Paul Gaultier
Institutions
- Tony Awards
- Radio City Music Hall
- Baccarat
- Dewar's Scotch Whisky
- Vogue
- The Lost Boys
- Titanique
Locations
- Radio City Music Hall
- New York City
- United States