2016 Tony Awards: 16 Weird, Wonderful Moments

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Andrew Rannells as Donald Trump? Shut up and take my money, Broadway!

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No, seriously, was this planned?

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Seriously, if I didn't know any better, I'd think he was a real-life version of Game of Thrones' Many-Faced God. (Except, you know, with only one face).

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Of course this beautiful genius would use his time at the mic to recite a powerful sonnet about the recent tragedy in Orlando. "Love is love is love is love is love!" (Insiders say his speech is already getting Tony buzz for next year.)

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Excuse me while I go brainstorm Roxie Hart's Real Housewives of Chicago tagline.

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To be fair, there was only one other nominee in this category, and no one could find the tape of Oprah's performance.

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Mrs. Potts + Mufasa 4ever!

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I'm not choosing sides, but you've got to appreciate the irony of Aaron Burr once again besting Hamilton. (That's what happens in the show, right? I still haven't found my Golden Ticket.)

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Admit it, she looks like Jo.

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Parents always say funny stuff during awards shows. But when you're the host of the show, your parents also say important stuff, like, "This is running a little long."

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It was truly an ensemble effort. They're all winners in this category.

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For the record, this is the only time when it's ever appropriate to yell "Drag her!" at Jane Krakowski.

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Come on, we've all done it. (We might not have looked or sounded as good as Benanti, but we've done it.)

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I didn't expect this to be a category at all, to be honest. But then I saw Titus Andromedon doing his best(?) Hamilton and I was sold.

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It would be kind of like Everybody Hates Chris, only whiter. (So. Much. Whiter.)

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...without even opening the envelope!

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