Tony Awards 2022: Ariana DeBose Opens the Ceremony With Musical Monologue

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Ariana DeBose proved why she was the perfect person to host the 75th annual Tony Awards by opening the ceremony with a jam-packed musical monologue that brought down the house.

The Oscar-winner and former Tony-nominee took the stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday night to perform a special song, directed at all the nominees — cast and crews who make Broadway come to life each ear.«And so tonight, for you I want to start by singing...,» DeBose, who was dressed in a sparkling white jumpsuit and white top hat sang out. «To every team, every cast, in present future and past, tonight at last, this is a round of applause.

For the last 75 years, You kept it alive here, cheers! High five. 'Cause you know the show, would never go on if we didn't all come together as one.»Following the rousing track, DeBose jumped into a mash-up of some of the biggest Broadway shows over the last 75 years, including , , and more.Once again giving a «round of applause» to nominees, past and present, a video montage of winners from years past and their iconic speeches then flashed across the screen as the  alum continued to honor some of the stage's most memorable performances, including the Oscar-winner's very own.DeBose's powerful performance was met with a standing ovation from the crowd before she began her opening monologue.«Thank you all.

Well, welcome to the 75th annual Tony awards! This night is about all of you,» DeBose told the crowd. «The people who make these nominated shows happen, and a celebration of the very best of the past season.