PHOTOS: 2023 Tony Awards

Amidst a work strike from the Writers Guild of America, the 2023 Tony Awards goes on — albeit with a lot more spontaneity and no script. We’ll see what happens.

Both seasoned stars of the stage and Hollywood part-timers made their way to the United Palace theater in New York to collect their coveted trophies. Main contenders this year include a puppet-heavy adaptation of the “Life of Pi,” satire in “The Thanksgiving Play” and pure silliness in “Shucked” and “Peter Pan Goes Wrong.” Tom Stoppard’s “Leopoldstadt,” which explores Jewish identity with an intergenerational story, and “Fat Ham,” James Ijames’ adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” set at a Black family’s barbecue in the modern-day South are also up for best new original plays.

See who shows up and who wins as host Ariana DeBose journeys us through what promises to be an exciting night for Broadway.

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Alex Newell accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for “Shucked” at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Alex Newell accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for "Shucked" at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Sean Hayes accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for “Good Night, Oscar” at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Lea Michele, a member of the cast of “Funny Girl, performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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The cast of “Shucked” performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Jodie Comer accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a play for “Prima Facie” at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Micaela Diamond, left, and Ben Platt, members of “Parade”, perform at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Josh Groban, center, and the cast of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Adrianna Hicks, from front left, Christian Borle, NaTasha Yvette Williams, J Harrison Ghee, Kevin Del Aguila and the cast of “Some Like It Hot” perform at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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LaChanze, winner of the awards for best musical for “Kimberly Akimbo” and best revival of a play for “Topdog/Underdog,” poses with one of her awards in the press room at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Radio Hotel in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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The cast of “Camelot” performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Host Ariana DeBose, third right, performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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This image released by DKC/O&M shows Ashley D. Kelley, left, and Grey Henson during a performance of “Shucked.” (DKC/O&M via AP)

This image released by DKC/O&M shows Ashley D. Kelley, left, and Grey Henson during a performance of "Shucked." (DKC/O&M via AP)

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Bonnie Milligan accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical for “Kimberly Akimbo” at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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The cast of “New York, New York” performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Lily Rabe, left, and Dominique Fishback present the award for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a play at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Lorna Courtney arrives at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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The cast of “New York, New York” performs at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Tatiana Maslany, left, and Brendan Hines arrive at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Corey Hawkins arrives at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Lupita Nyong’o, left, and Saheem Ali arrive at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Common arrives at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Rachel Brosnahan arrives at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Barry Manilow arrives at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)