The Tony Awards kick off with a big, Pink-led opening number and a win for John Lithgow

The 79th Tony Awards, hosted by Pink at Radio City Music Hall, saw major victories for 'Liberation' and Broadway revivals. Pink opened the event with a performance of 'Lady Marmalade', while the cast of 'Schmigadoon!' also performed. John Lithgow won best lead actor in a play for his role as Roald Dahl in 'Giant'. This win is Lithgow's third Tony, placing him in an exclusive group of actors winning in three separate categories.