Cole Escola, Scherzinger Win Top Tony Awards

At the 2025 Tony Awards, Cole Escola won Best Actor in a Play for 'Oh, Mary!' while Nicole Scherzinger won Best Actress in a Musical for 'Sunset Boulevard.' Escola made history with their win and garnered viral attention for their 'four more years' comment following Scherzinger's victory, later clarifying it was a playful quip and not a slight. Both stars were celebrated at the 78th Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo at Radio City Music Hall. On the red carpet, Escola honored Bernadette Peters with a custom Wiederhoeft gown inspired by Peters' iconic 1999 look, featuring intricate beadwork and a dramatic train. Escola's tribute and fashion sense drew significant media attention, highlighting their growing influence in theater and style. The ceremony recognized achievements from the 2024–25 Broadway season.