The 2025 Tony Awards did not disappoint. The performances? Phenomenal. The acceptance speeches? Moving. And the looks! Host Cynthia Erivo alone served up enough glamour to keep us fully locked in, as expected, but plenty of nominees and presenters provided beauty and fashion triumphs that could inspire their own Broadway-style musical medley. And perhaps the most memorable look of the night was that of Cole Escola.
The beloved actor and writer was nominated as both the author of Oh, Mary! and best actor, the latter of which they won, launching a standing ovation at both Radio City Music Hall and at Tony-watching homes around the world. (Well, that happened where I was watching with my grown-up-theatre-kid friends—I can’t speak for everyone else.) And if you missed the red carpet, this much-deserved win gave you a fantastic opportunity to see Escola’s amazing ensemble.
The entire vibe of the look, at first glance, was very Disney princess—the silvery-blue Cinderella-like hue of the off-the-shoulder gown, the prom-perfect curly updo, the sparkling eyes. But it’s actually a theatre deep cut: They were inspired by the look Bernadette Peters wore to accept her Tony for Annie Get Your Gun in 1999.
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