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Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe earn surprise standing ovation in the middle of first ‘Merrily’ show since Tonys

Not a dry eye in the house.

The Broadway show Merrily We Roll Along had itself a pretty good weekend, winning four total Tony Awards at the weekends ceremony. The show itself won Best Revival of a Musical and Best Orchestrations, with Jonathan Groff taking home Best Lead Actor in a Musical, and Daniel Radcliffe winning Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

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It was the first Tony Award win for both Radcliffe and Groff, and the duo was adorably elated for each other. During the first performance following the big wins, the show briefly stopped after the moment where they sing about handing Groff’s character a Tony Award.

Immediately, the crowd erupted in cheers, giving Groff, Radcliffe and the cast a standing ovation.

It was utterly heartwarming moment, especially as Groff had been nominated multiple times without getting over the hurdle of winning a Tony.

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Castmates Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff were the most excited for each other’s first Tony win

Everybody needs a friendship like Radcliffe and Groff have.

Heading into the 2024 Tony Awards, neither Daniel Radcliffe nor long-time Broadway star Jonathan Groff had ever taken home one of the coveted trophies for their efforts on the stage. That changed on Sunday night as both heard their names called for their respective roles in the revived hit Merrily We Roll Along. 

Radcliffe, the former Harry Potter star, was first to take to the stage as he won for Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. His gracious speech had the room feeling emotional, none more than Groff.

Shortly after, it was Groff’s turn. The Hamilton and Glee star had been performing on stage since 2006 and was previously nominated twice — Spring Awakening and Hamilton — without hearing his name called.

It was a completely heartwarming affair with both men being so utterly thrilled for their friends.

Radcliffe didn’t shy away from his opinions on wanting Groff to win, jokingly (we think) threatening to burn the place down if his castmate didn’t take home the award. On the red carpet, he walked it back a little about the arson, but not about the sentiment.

Get yourself a friend that supports you the way these two do.

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