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Tony Awards dedicate tonight's ceremony to Orlando victims

June 12, 2016 at 8:27 PM

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The Tony Awards announced that tonight's ceremony (televised on CBS) is dedicated to the families and friends of those affected by the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting.

The 2016 #TonyAwards are dedicated to those affected by the events in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/ILNbbhxSHD
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 12, 2016

They also created a special remembrance ribbon for Orlando, saying, "The Theatre community stands in solidarity."

The Tonys have created a ribbon in remembrance for Orlando. The Theatre community stands in solidarity. #TonysRibbon pic.twitter.com/w0jBbTd8zU
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 12, 2016

Also, New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson broke the news that cast members from Hamilton plan to eliminate the muskets that are usually props in the dance number they will perform on the show.

Breaking: Cast of @HamiltonMusical is dropping the use of muskets from their #TonyAwards performance tonight because of Orlando.
— Michael Paulson (@MichaelPaulson) June 12, 2016

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