The Tony Awards Are A LGBTQ+ Tradition, And Queer Host Ariana DeBose Made Them Even Better

In a historic moment at the Tony Awards 2023, Alex Newell and J Harrison Ghee shattered barriers and became the first openly non-binary performers to win the prestigious awards. With tears in their eyes, Ghee dedicated their win to all trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals who have been told they couldn't be seen. Their emotional words resonated deeply, reminding everyone of the power of representation and the significance of breaking down barriers. Michael Arden, who won Best Direction in a Musical as the director of the revival of ‘Parade’ said in his acceptance speech, “Growing up, I was called the F-word more times than I can remember, and now all I can say is that I’m a faggot with a Tony.” Oscar winner Ariana DeBose hosted the 75th edition of the Tony Awards, which honored the best of the best in American theater. DeBose was the first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award in an acting category. It was a proud moment for the LGBTQ+ community when a queer hosted the Tony Awards, which made it even better than before. #oscar #lgbt #tradition #queer #tradition #parade #oscar #happeningout