Tony Awards 2017: Dear Evan Hansen wins big, but Kevin Spacey steals the spotlight

Flamboyant costumes, glitter, chorus line tap dancing and some off-the-charts melodies — this is the essence of the Tony Awards in their purest form, and this year was no different. Broadway's biggest night took place on 11 June as the world experienced the 71st Annual Tony Awards.The glittery event started with an energetic performance by television's favourite Kevin Spacey. Far removed from his cryptic House of Cards avatar, Spacey was seen donning a top hat and some gloves to deliver what can only be described as a memorable performance.Spacey was also the host for the musical night, and brought forth the brand of brilliant originality that we have now come to expect from this talented actor.[caption id="attachment_3543805" align="alignnone" width="825"] Kevin Spacey opens the 71st Tony Awards. Image from Twitter.[/caption]In a season that was highly competitive with many works of theatrical genius being pitted against each other, there were a few that emerged as clear winners.Here is a list of all the awards winners of the Tony Awards 2017Best MusicalDear Evan Hansen Come From AwayNatasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Groundhog DayDear Evan Hansen - WinnerBest PlayIndecentA Doll’s House, Part 2Oslo SweatOslo - WinnerBest Revival of a MusicalFalsettosHello, Dolly!Miss SaigonHello, Dolly! - WinnerBest Revival of a PlayJitney The Little FoxesPresent LaughterSix Degrees of SeparationJitney - WinnerBest Book of a MusicalCome From Away - Irene Sankoff and David HeinDear Evan Hansen - Steven LevensonGroundhog Day - Danny RubinNatasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 - Dave MalloyDear Evan Hansen - Steven Levenson - WinnerBest Original ScoreCome From Away - Music and Lyrics: Irene Sankoff and David HeinDear Evan Hansen - Music and Lyrics: Benj Pasek & Justin PaulGroundhog Day - Music and Lyrics: Tim MinchinNatasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 - Music and Lyrics: Dave MalloyDear Evan Hansen - Music and Lyrics: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul - WinnerBest Leading Actress in a PlayCate Blanchett - The PresentJennifer Ehle - OsloSally Field - The Glass MenagerieLaura Linney - The Little FoxesLaurie Metcalf - A Doll’s House, Part 2 Laurie Metcalf - A Doll’s House, Part 2 - WinnerBest Leading Actor in a PlayDenis Arndt - HeisenbergChris Cooper - A Doll’s House, Part 2Corey Hawkins - Six Degrees of SeparationKevin Kline - Present Laughter Jefferson Mays - OsloKevin Kline - Present Laughter - WinnerBest Leading Actress in a MusicalDenée Benton - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Christine Ebersole - War PaintPatti LuPone - War PaintBette Midler - Hello, Dolly! Eva Noblezada - Miss SaigonBette Midler - Hello, Dolly!  - WinnerBest Leading Actor in a MusicalChristian Borle - FalsettosJosh Groban - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Andy Karl - Groundhog DayDavid Hyde Pierce - Hello, Dolly!Ben Platt - Dear Evan Hansen Ben Platt - Dear Evan Hansen - WinnerBest Featured Actress in a PlayJohanna Day - SweatJayne Houdyshell - A Doll’s House, Part 2Cynthia Nixon - The Little Foxes Condola Rashad - A Doll’s House, Part 2Michelle Wilson - SweatCynthia Nixon - The Little Foxes - WinnerBest Featured Actor in a PlayMichael Aronov - OsloDanny DeVito - The PriceNathan Lane - The Front PageRichard Thomas - The Little FoxesJohn Douglas Thompson - JitneyMichael Aronov - Oslo - WinnerBest Featured Actress in a MusicalKate Baldwin - Hello, Dolly!Stephanie J. Block - FalsettosJenn Colella - Come From AwayRachel Bay Jones - Dear Evan Hansen Mary Beth Peil - AnastasiaRachel Bay Jones - Dear Evan Hansen - WinnerBest Featured Actor in a MusicalGavin Creel - Hello, Dolly!Mike Faist - Dear Evan HansenAndrew Rannells - FalsettosLucas Steele - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Brandon Uranowitz - FalsettosGavin Creel - Hello, Dolly! - WinnerBest Scenic Design of a PlayDavid Gallo - JitneyNigel Hook - The Play That Goes WrongDouglas W. Schmidt - The Front PageMichael Yeargan - OsloNigel Hook - The Play That Goes Wrong - WinnerBest Scenic Design of a MusicalRob Howell - Groundhog DayDavid Korins - War PaintMimi Lien - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 Santo Loquasto - Hello, Dolly!Mimi Lien - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 - WinnerBest Costume Design of a PlayJane Greenwood - The Little FoxesSusan Hilferty - Present LaughterToni-Leslie James - JitneyDavid Zinn - A Doll’s House, Part 2Jane Greenwood - The Little Foxes - WinnerBest Costume Design of a MusicalLinda Cho - AnastasiaSanto Loquasto - Hello, Dolly!Paloma Young - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Catherine Zuber - War PaintSanto Loquasto - Hello, Dolly!  - WinnerBest Lighting Design of a PlayChristopher Akerlind - IndecentJane Cox - JitneyDonald Holder - OsloJennifer Tipton - A Doll’s House, Part 2Christopher Akerlind - Indecent - WinnerBest Lighting Design of a MusicalHowell Binkley - Come From AwayNatasha Katz - Hello, Dolly!Bradley King - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 Japhy Weideman - Dear Evan HansenBradley King - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812  - WinnerBest Direction of a PlaySam Gold - A Doll’s House, Part 2Ruben Santiago-Hudson - JitneyBartlett Sher - OsloDaniel Sullivan - The Little FoxesRebecca Taichman - Indecent Rebecca Taichman - Indecent  - WinnerBest Direction of a MusicalChristopher Ashley - Come From AwayRachel Chavkin - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Michael Greif - Dear Evan HansenMatthew Warchus - Groundhog DayJerry Zaks - Hello, Dolly!Christopher Ashley - Come From Away - WinnerBest ChoreographyAndy Blankenbuehler - BandstandPeter Darling and Ellen Kane - Groundhog DayKelly Devine - Come From AwayDenis Jones - Holiday InnSam Pinkleton - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Andy Blankenbuehler - Bandstand - WinnerBest OrchestrationsBill Elliott and Greg Anthony Rassen - BandstandLarry Hochman - Hello, Dolly!Alex Lacamoire - Dear Evan HansenDave Malloy - Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812Alex Lacamoire - Dear Evan Hansen - WinnerSpecial Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the TheaterJames Earl JonesSpecial Tony AwardGareth Fry and Pete Malkin - Sound Designers for The EncounterRegional Theater Tony AwardDallas Theater Center - DallasIsabelle Stevenson Tony AwardBaayork LeeTony Honors for Excellence in the TheaterNina LannanAlan Wasser