Nicole Scherzinger Performs Stunning Rendition of ‘What I Did for Love’ During 2024 Tony Awards’ In Memoriam Tribute
The 77th Tony Awards remembered Treat Williams, Glenda Jackson and Alan Arkin more during its In Memoriam segment on Sunday, June 16, in New York City
Nicole Scherzinger stepped onto the stage for one of the 2024 Tony Awards’ most poignant moments.
The actress and singer appeared at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 16, to perform during the show’s In Memoriam segment, honoring those in the theater community who have died over the past year.
Brooke Shields introduced the segment. “As the newly elected president of Actors Equity Association, I am so proud to be here to celebrate the entire theatrical community,” the actress, 59, said. “But this is a moment that’s bittersweet, as we also honor the memories of those no longer with us. For every well-known artist, there are countless others whose contributions both onstage and behind the scenes forever changed Broadway.”
Then, she introduced Olivier Award winner Scherzinger, 45, who sang a heartfelt and somber version of “What I Did For Love” from the musical A Chorus Line.
Chita Rivera, who died in January at age 91, was additionally featured in the In Memoriam segment. Elsewhere during Sunday’s awards ceremony, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Bebe Neuwirth celebrated the late actress’s more than seven decades of work on Broadway with host Ariana DeBose.
DeBose, 33, is hosting the Tonys for the third time. She is joined by a starry list of presenters including Nate Burleson, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sean Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson and Angelina Jolie.
More big-name stars include Nick Jonas, Idina Menzel, Ashley Park, Jim Parsons, Wendell Pierce, Ben Platt, Anthony Ramos, Andrew Rannells, Solomon Thomas, Taylor Tomlinson, Pete Townshend, Tamara Tunie, Adrienne Warren, Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Wright.
