The Tony Awards are coming soon, so Broadway Direct is here to help you with hosting your Viewing Party for this year’s season! Here are some Tony Nominee themed food and drinks to take your party to the next level!
Dress Code
Invite your friends to watch the Tonys in style with an outfit theme! Here are some creative ideas based on these Broadway Musicals nominated this season that would be perfect for Instagram.
BOOP! The Musical
Get inspired by this Tony nominee by either having a black-and-white cartoon costume theme, or base your dress-code off the titular song “In Color”, with colorful outfits that Betty Boop would love!
Shakespeare Chic
With the Shakespeare revival Romeo + Juliet from this season being a Tony Nominee, dress up in some tudor era garb with your friends to celebrate this Broadway hit for your Tonys party!
Drinks
Mix some Broadway-themed drinks based on some of this season’s nominated shows, some of which you can even find at the Broadway Theatres! Post your creations and remember to tag Broadway Direct!
Wicked
“Ozmopolitan” – Apple Vodka, Midori, Lime Juice, and Lemon Juice
Sunset Blvd.
“Tequila Sunset” – Tequila, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Cane Sugar, and Grenadine
Death Becomes Her
“The Potion” – Prosecco, Aperol, and Lime
Glengarry Glen Ross
“Windy City Martini” – Gin, Dry Vermouth, and Olive Juice
Maybe Happy Ending
“Nat King Cola” – Bourbon, Cola, and Grenadine
John Proctor is the Villain
“Green (Light) Tea Shot” – Irish Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix and Lemon-Lime Soda
Oh, Mary!
“Oh, Bloody Mary!” – Vodka, Tomato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Hot Sauce, Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, and Celery
Food
Every party needs some tasty snacks! Although some popcorn would be a classic treat, you can go all out with these Broadway-themed dishes!
Gypsy – Mama Rose’s Chinese Takeout
Just like Rose and Herbie at the Chinese restaurant, you could celebrate this musical that is nominated for Best Revival with some takeout!
Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club Sandwiches
Inspired by this Best Musical nominee, enjoy some three layer club sandwiches. To make them a Cubano, you can swap out the turkey for some slow roasted ham and the classic toast for some sweet Cuban rolls! Don’t forget the dill pickles!
Stranger Things: The First Shadow – The Pineapple Upside Down Cake
If you’re in the mood for a retro dessert for your Tonys party, get inspired by the world of 1959 Hawkins, Indiana with Best Play nominee Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and make some Pineapple Upside Down Cake. A recipe we love is here!
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical – Chips and Guac
Truly a classic, you could celebrate this nominee with the same dish that Ana and Henry share on their first date!
Dead Outlaw – BBQ Ribs
A great way to experience outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity in a culinary sense. Bring the gritty, boney, Western vibes to celebrate this Best Musical nominee.
SMASH – Smash Burgers
Make your own or order your favorite Smash burgers to honor this nominated show!
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Tony Award Winner and triple Academy Award Nominee of Wicked fame Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, airing live Sunday June 8th at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm ET! Broadcast will be available on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+). Keep up with Tony Awards news and information on Broadway Direct!