Tony Host and Nominees Call For Continued Battle for Equality in Wake of Tragedy

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http://www.playbill.com/videos On the red carpet, Tony Awards host James Corden and nominees Laura Benanti (Best Actress in a Musical), Lin-Manuel Miranda (nominated in multiple categories, he took home Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical) and Christopher Jackson (Best Featured Actor in a Musical) spoke out on a day of national tragedy. They reminded us all about the healing power of theatre and called for their community to redouble their efforts in support of equality.

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