Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical goes to Joshua Henry tonight.

Joshua Henry's powerful performances as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in "Ragtime" earn him thunderous applause during each show.

Tonight's Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical will be claimed by Joshua Henry, whose portrayal of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in "Ragtime" has earned him recognition. This marks his inaugural Tony win, a milestone in his career as an actor.

The Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical is being awarded to Joshua Henry tonight. E.L. Doctorow's novel was adapted into a musical by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally in 1998. The story revolves around three distinct families: wealthy suburbanites, Jewish immigrants, and an upwardly mobile Black couple, all striving for the American dream circa the turn of the 20th century.

At the helm of Lear deBessonet's production is Joshua Henry, a magnetic performer who brings to life a charming musician at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater. His character's pursuit of Sarah, a woman he previously let slip away, is a central theme in this star-studded show featuring four other cast members nominated for Tonys.

Theater critic Laura Collins-Hughes noted that Joshua Henry's presence on stage has a profound effect on Sarah, likening it to an irresistible magnetic force or the electrifying impact of his powerful voice. His performance was so captivating that he received multiple standing ovations during the show, with his acting and singing radiating from a deep inner source.

Joshua Henry's portrayal of Coalhouse demands he confront racial insults, debilitating sorrow, and hostile attacks every performance night, an exhausting schedule that tests his endurance. His rich, emotive voice conveys a depth of feeling through its remarkable expressiveness, leaving viewers stunned and moved to tears.

Joshua Henry's emotions are difficult to put into words, but he acknowledges that his current success is a dream come true for him.

Audiences are deeply moved by his performances, as evident from their emotional responses. Tonight's win is a pinnacle of success for him personally.

Joshua Henry has been recognized with Tony nominations for notable roles in "The Scottsboro Boys" (2011), "Violet" (2014), and "Carousel" (2018) previously. Tonight, he claims the award as a winner.