Tony Awards 2025: Cynthia Erivo sings 'Sometimes All You Need Is a Song' for a dazzling start; smitten audience joins her

Cynthia Erivo bedazzled the Tony Awards with her outstanding vocals and the innate flair for the opening of the Tony Award show. The 38-year-old actress, who herself won a Tony in 2015 for her role in ‘The Color Purple,’ sang ‘Sometimes All You Need Is a Song’ at the 78th Annual event at Radio City Music Hall.

Cynthia Erivo and Oprah Winfrey

While she was going through the backstage area, Erivo had a hilarious conversation with the presenter, Oprah Winfrey. They recreated the finger-grabbing meme, which originated from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo during the promotional press tour of their musical drama, ‘Wicked.’ Erivo asked what Winfrey was doing at the event, and she responded by stating that she had to be there. The ‘Harriet’ actress asked, “What do you do when everybody tells you what you need to do?” “Forget about them, babe.

The only thing you need to do is just be yourself,” Oprah gave a pep talk, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'Sometimes All You Need Is a Song'

Following the discussion, Cynthia Erivo, with her magnificent vocals, performed the song, ‘Sometimes All You Need Is a Song’ in the bejewelled red dress with white collar and a belt, along with her signature long nails and studded jewellery.

Cynthia Erivo's star-studded chorus...

Furthermore, the singer was backed by Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, and Adam Lambert, assisted by the audience for the opening number, according to Rolling Stone Australia. At some other point during the performance, Gayle King was seen singing from the audience.At the end of her performance, Cynthia sang, “When the world is looking gloomy, let that curtain rise. Broadway is a place we all belong.” Additionally, she cited the first-time nominees for the award - Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, Louis McCartney, and George Clooney.