George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger, Audra McDonald, Sarah Snook, Daniel Dae Kim and Cole Escola are some of the big names up for top acting prizes at Sunday night’s Tony Awards. Before the ceremony, as Broadway stars arrived at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the photographer Sinna Nasseri captured their candid moments.
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Got a singing welcome from some of our media counterparts.
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What it feels like to be stared down by Cole Escola.
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The photo op spots are plentiful on the red carpet. On the left, Nicole Scherzinger poses. On the right, it’s Jonathan Groff with Gracie Lawrence.
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One night after his play, “Good Night, and Good Luck” was broadcast on CNN, George Clooney arrives at the Tonys.
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Brooke Shields lets her hair down.
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The star of “John Proctor Is the Villain,” Sadie Sink.
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Cynthia Erivo, the host of the telecast, in the first of her many outfits of the night.
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Anna Wintour and her daughter, Bee Carrozzini, chat in the background as Julianne Hough looks on in a white dress.
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LaTanya Richardson Jackson, a nominee for “Purpose,” with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.
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Sarah Paulson arrives, regally.
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The actor Keanu Reeves will be back in New York this September, starring with his “Bill and Ted” co-star Alex Winter in “Waiting for Godot.”
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Danielle Brooks was a nominee in 2016 for her performance in “The Color Purple.”Credit...Sinna Nasseri for The New York Times
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Andrew Durand (right) of “Dead Outlaw” points and gets pointed at.
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The actress Fina Strazza gets some help with her dress.
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The rain rolled at the same time as “Sunset Boulevard” nominee Tom Francis.
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Mia Farrow, a nominee for her performance in “The Roommate,” brought her son, Ronan Farrow.
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Megan Hilty is nominated alongside her “Death Becomes Her” co-star Jennifer Simard.
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Jamie Lloyd, the director of “Sunset Boulevard,” stands out with his sunglasses and tattoos.
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Two acting nominees, Daniel Dae Kim and Danny Burstein, share a moment.
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The producer Jordan Roth, in a flowing gown.
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Justin Peck was last year’s winner for best choreography.
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Waiting in line is a part of every red carpet arrival.
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Renée Elise Goldsberry, part of the original cast of “Hamilton,” takes questions.
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A red sticker on a purse that has the word “talent” on it will make sure you get where you need to go. Being with Leslie Odom Jr., will also help with that.
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The designer Christian Siriano.
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There’s always time for a quick conversation during red carpet arrivals.
