# Oscar nominee and musician Cynthia Erivo says hosting this year’s Tony Awards is a beautiful full-circle moment for her. This is as she won a Tony in 2016 for her portrayal of Celie in The Colour Purple. Among this year’s nominees are Jonathan Groff, Danya Taymor, Kara Young, Justin Peck, and Dede Ayite. The 78th Annual Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday. Erivo says she is excited to showcase the theatre world:
Cynthia Erivo says hosting the Tony Awards is a full-circle moment [SOUND]
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