The Tony Awards drew tacit support for its decision to continue with the broadcast from some officials in Florida. The Tony Awards dedicate tonight’s ceremony to them.”At 5 p.m., organizers reiterated their intention to go on with the show, saying: “The Tony Awards is about celebrating live theater, illuminating the human condition in all its diverse forms. And some called for action, including Audra McDonald, who has won a record six Tony Awards. Broadway leaders and CBS said Sunday that they would dedicate the evening’s Tony Awards broadcast to victims of the overnight massacre in Orlando, Fla., but did not intend to cancel the show. There are 24 competitive categories, but the Tonys also bestow several noncompetitive awards each year, and those awards were announced in advance.

Source: New York Times June 12, 2016 19:36 UTC