The Great Black Way: Celebrating the Best Slays at the Tonys

The red carpet lit up with standout looks, big talent, and plenty of Black star power as Broadway’s finest gathered for the awards.

Lena Waithe

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Waithe arrived suited and booted

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Usher

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We got Usher at the Tonys!?

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Jeremy Pope

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No one came to slay as hard as Jeremy.

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Queen Latifah

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The queen of the carpet and honestly, everything else.

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Danielle Brooks

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Always snatched and ready.

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Jordan E. Cooper

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Now this is a suit!

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Ayesha Curry

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She may be behind the Broadway scene, but all eyes were on Ayesha tonight!

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Ariana DeBose

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She did the thing.

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Celia Rose Gooding

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This is what a goddess looks like.

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LaChanze

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The dress? Yes! But it's the cape that got our attention.

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Adrienne Warren

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This woman keeps the big wheel turnin'!

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Alex Newell

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When you're good to momma...

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Paul Tazewell

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He never misses.

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Deborah Cox

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Deborah looks insanely gorgeous in her intricate gown.

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Tituss Burgess

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A lil' lace never hurt nobody!

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Emilio Sosa

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It's all about the accessories.

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Crystal Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden

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A couple that slays together...

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Law Roach

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Simple and chic.

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Nichelle Lewis

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A baddie who knows it.

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Biko Eisen-Martin and Kara Young

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We love love on the Tonys carpet.

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Melba Wilson

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An angel from heaven.

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Kaisha Huguley

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A vampy slay!

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