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Broadway is thriving. And after its highest-grossing season ever (nearly $2 billion!), the theatre community was more than ready to celebrate all of the brilliance that made that possible at the Tony Awards. Hosted by Pink this year—not a Broadway alum, but she definitely proved she has the chops—the ceremony was filled with riveting performances, moving speeches, and, of course, stunning looks.
The artists attending the Tonys gave Hollywood a red carpet run for its money with some of the most creative and copy-worthy beauty moments. We're talking matchy-matchy makeup, sculptural hairstyles, and enough sparkle to fit right into The Rocky Horror Show.
Let's take a peek at the 2026 Tony Awards beauty looks that deserve to take an extra bow.
Ariana Debose
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Previous Tonys host Ariana Debose was a vision in deep emerald green—not just in her high-neck dress and drop earrings, but in her makeup too. Her otherwise warm and neutral makeup is given intensity with a wash of forest green across and beyond her lids, where her curly tendrils just happen to hit.
Kara Young
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Kara Young, star of the Broadway revival of Proof, served swirly edges at the front of a sleek, stick-straight ponytail styled by Cassandra Normil. And makeup artist Starr Ceska expertly answered the question, “What lipstick color do you wear with chartreuse?”: the deepest raisin.
Frankie Grande
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Of course Titanique star Frankie Grande was wearing sister Ariana's R.E.M. Beauty on the red carpet. Makeup artist Roshar cited it as one of several brands he used to create this super-shimmery eye, anchored with intense black liner fully enveloping the waterline.
Rose Byrne
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Don't you just wanna wear Rose Byrne's look every single day? Harry Josh gave her softly textured waves with curling iron—he alternated the direction of each section to create a relaxed look—and holding its effortless vibes with Goldwell StyleSign Shaping & Finishing Spray. Meanwhile, makeup artist Hung Vanngo used his eponymous line to create this neutral masterpiece after prepping her skin with two exfoliating steps: First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA + Jojoba Pearls and Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids.
Cole Escola
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A vision in ruffly pink and wispy, winged lashes, Cole Escola says his voluminously retro, red hair makes them feel like the “gay baby … left outside a garbage can” by Dorothy Loudon and Molly Ringwald. And you know what? Yes.
Danielle Brooks
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Hairstylist Tish Celestine gave Danielle Brooks a sleek bob with swooped-out ends, which was given an even more editorial edge with different-length tendrils—some shorter than the bob, and some longer. The drama continued in her makeup, with makeup artist Yeika Olivia fully lining her eyes in black and extending it softly both inward and outward.
André De Shields
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André De Shields wore his Cats: The Jellicle Ball makeup on the red carpet, and can you blame him? The rhinestone liner, shadow, and brows look just as amazing with his vibrant tux as they do with his costume.
Qween Jean
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Speaking of Cats: The Jellicle Ball, its costume designer Qween Jean became the first openly trans person to win a Tony, and she did so in some of the most gorgeous makeup of the night. Makeup artist Ayman Syed continued the pink vision of her gown with a soft, contoured, pink lip, pink cheeks, and a stunning cut crease accented by a shimmering wing. The look was topped off by an elegant updo crafted by D the Barbtologist and accented with a cascading, beaded accessory.
Rachel Zegler
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Rachel Zegler's revival of Evita is expected to receive a warm welcome on Broadway next season, and in the meantime, she's wearing warm-toned makeup. The tawny hue of her lipstick is matched by her blush, while her matte, beautifully blended eye shadow brings in rich russet. Her hair feels effortless yet polished, which can be attributed to the Amika Top Gloss Hair Shine Spray hairstylist Dana Boyer used after giving her a bouncy blowout.
Layton Williams
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Titanique's Layton Williams decided to get bangs—and then some—for the Tony Awards. The nominee's fringed, black headpiece sweeps across his forehead and up into a tornado of controlled, breathtaking chaos. Even his eyeliner feels swept up in the moment.
Lesley Manville
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Getting a Tony for your Broadway debut is worthy of countless compliments, but so is doing your own makeup for the award show. Hairstylist Ben Skervin, who styled Lesley Manville's piecey, deeply side-parted pixie, wrote on Instagram that the actor did her makeup herself. Manville isn't on social media, so we may never know what she used for that soft yet vivid orange hue on her lids.
Melissa Barrera
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No matter how strong the wind machines in Titanique, they wouldn't be able to make Melissa Barrera's updo budge. Hairstylist Amy Farid gave her a super-sleek, middle-parted knot with the ends very intentionally fanned out. Makeup artist Mia Jones Siegel gave her a soft look with glossy, pink lips, highlighted cheeks, and a subtly shimmering brown smoky eye.
