Each musical was recognized for technical prowess at a preshow before the main event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Cynthia Erivo will host the ceremony.
Make it through the holidays with these movies, books and music from the past year that are adapted from stage productions or evoke a theatrical spirit.
“Merrily We Roll Along” was named best musical revival, and “Appropriate” best revival of a play. Sarah Paulson, Jeremy Strong, Maleah Joi Moon and Jonathan Groff won the top acting awards.