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Home • Red Carpet

2010 Tony Awards

2010 Tony Awards
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Sleek Look

Michelle Williams attends the 64th Annual Tony Awards simulcast in Times Square on June 13, 2010 in New York City.

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Top Honors

Viola Davis and Denzel Washington pose with their Tony Awards for “Best Actress” and “Best Actor” for their leads in “Fences.”

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Bright Lights

The cast of ‘Fela!’ performs at the 64th annual Tony Awards at Hudson Terrace on June 13, 2010 in New York City.

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Talented Pair

David Alan Grier and Kerry Washington attend the ‘Fela!’ after party.

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Distinguished Gentleman

Wendell Pierce attends the ‘Fela!’ after party in New York City.

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Just Dazzling!

The cast of ‘Memphis’ performs onstage during the 64th Annual Tony Awards.

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Black on Broadway

Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kerry Washington, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith pose for a fabulous group shot.

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The Visionary

Bill T. Jones accepts “Best Choreography” award for the spectacular production “Fela.”

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Top of the World

Viola Davis gives an emotional acceptance speech for “Best Actress in a Play” for “Fences.”

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Leading Man

Denzel Washington accepts top prize this evening as “Best Actor in a Play” for “Fences.”

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Amazing Performance

Karine Plantadit and the cast of ‘Come Fly Away’ perform onstage during the 64th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 13, 2010 in New York City.

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Winners Circle

The cast of ‘Memphis’ onstage during the 64th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 13, 2010 in New York City.

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Celebration Time

Denzel Washington, winner of the “Best Actor” category at this year’s Tonys, poses with good friend, Will Smith, whose production “Fela” won several awards this evening.

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Crossover Sensation

Kerry Washington made her Broadway debut this year with “Race,” in which she co-starred with David Alan Grier.

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Dynamic Duo

The First Couple of Music, Beyonce and Jay-Z, share the marquee as producers of “Fela” with the First Couple of Hollywood, Will and Jada.

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Beauties and the Beat

The cast of “Fela!” perform at the 2010 Tony Awards. The musical is up for 11 awards including “Best Choreography” and “Best Direction” from the acclaimed modern dance choreographer Bill T. Jones.

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The Man to Beat

Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta in the audience at the 64th Annual Tony Awards. Washington won “Best Actor in a Play” award for “Fences.”

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Shimmering Star

Viola Davis won “Best Actress in a Play” for her work alongside Denzel Washington in “Fences.”

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The Producers

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith are producers of “Fela!,” the musical based on the life of legendary African musician Fela Kuti, which is up for a record-breaking 11 nominations. The couple will be presenting this evening.

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The Music Man

Producer Berry Gordy attends the 64th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 13, 2010 in New York City.

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The Rookie

Jon Michael Hill is nominated for “Best Featured Actor in a Play” for his Broadway debut in “Superior Donuts.”

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Lady in Red

Montego Glover arrives at the 64th Annual Tony Awards. Glover is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role in “Memphis.”

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