The 2025 Tony Awards nominations are out, and Broadway’s finest Black talents are shining bright among the nominees.

Tony Award-winning icons Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce revealed this year’s contenders on “CBS Mornings,” with big names like Audra McDonald and LaTanya Richardson Jackson receiving nods for their powerful performances.

McDonald, already a six-time Tony winner, made history this year after earning 11 nominations for her stirring portrayal in “Gypsy.”  Making her the singular most nominated performer in Tony Awards history. Meanwhile, Richardson-Jackson secured a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her work in “Purpose.”

Hosted by “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, the 2025 Tony Awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS and Paramount+ on June 8 at 8 p.m. ET. Until then, check out all the talented Black stars nominated this year.

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical:

• Audra McDonald, “Gypsy”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play:

• LaTanya Richardson Jackson, “Purpose”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:

• Jon Michael Hill, “Purpose”
• Henry Lennix, “Purpose”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play:

• Glenn Davis, “Purpose”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play:

• Kara Young, “Purpose”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical:

• Natalie Venetia Belcon, “Buena Vista Social Club”
• Joy Woods, “Gypsy”

Best Direction of a Musical:

• Saheem Ali, “Buena Vista Social Club”

Best Choreography:

• Camille A. Brown, “Gypsy”

Best Costume Design in a Musical:

• Dede Ayite, “Buena Vista Social Club”
• Clint Ramos, “Maybe Happy Ending”
• Paul Tazewell, “Death Becomes Her”