The 78th annual Tony Awards brought a revolutionary spark to New York City, quite literally, as the original Hamilton cast stormed the stage to celebrate the musical’s 10th anniversary. A decade after Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece rewrote Broadway history, the Tony-winning phenomenon reunited its founding cast for a show-stopping tribute that left the crowd cheering, “Rise up!” With hits like My Shot and The Room Where It Happens, the evening was a nostalgic whirlwind of talent and memories.
From Miranda to Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, and Renée Elise Goldsberry, the stage lit up with stars who once brought America’s founding fathers and mothers to life. But amidst the excitement, one familiar face was missing from the room where it happens, Anthony Ramos. While the night was a celebration of triumph, his absence left fans wondering where the Hamilton favorite could be.
Why was Anthony Ramos missing at the Hamilton reunion at the 2025 Tony Awards?
Turns out, Anthony Ramos was in the room where it happened, just not where fans expected him to be! As the original Hamilton cast hit the stage at the 78th Tony Awards to mark the musical’s 10th anniversary, viewers were quick to notice someone major missing from the spotlight.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jonathan Groff, the whole revolutionary gang, were belting out hits like My Shot and Satisfied. But Ramos? Nowhere in sight. Then comes the collective gasp from musical theatre Twitter.
However, the twist? Anthony Ramos was technically part of the reunion. He was spotted earlier in the audience, vibing and applauding with everyone else. So, no, he didn’t pull a Burr and skip town. He just wasn’t given a lead moment onstage during the show-stopping medley, unlike his fellow OGs. And since he wasn’t included in the initial press release lineup either, many fans assumed he skipped the whole event.
It’s unclear when he was added to the reunion roster, or why he wasn’t given a solo spotlight. But one thing’s for sure: Ramos, who originally wowed as John Laurens and Philip Hamilton, still holds major weight in Hamilton history. So, while he didn’t have a musical mic-drop moment this time, his legacy in the revolution remains untouched.
Hamilton cast celebrates 10th anniversary at Tony Awards
Hamilton didn’t throw away its shot, again! The original Broadway cast of Hamilton brought the revolution back to life at the 78th Tony Awards, and it was nothing short of theatrical fireworks. Held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on June 8, the evening saw Lin-Manuel Miranda leading a power-packed 10th-anniversary tribute alongside more than two dozen of his original co-stars.
Well, you could practically feel the Broadway bricks rumbling as Non-Stop kicked off the medley, followed by a mic-drop playlist of fan favorites including My Shot, The Schuyler Sisters, Satisfied, and of course, The Room Where It Happens.
The reunion wasn’t just a performance; it was an emotional group hug wrapped in lyrics and legacy. Renée Elise Goldsberry, clearly still feeling the Hamilton magic shared (via People),
I walked in there, and every single person that came into the room, just tears of joy bubbled up from my soul. We group hugged a million times. We just love each other so much.”
It wasn’t only about nostalgia; it was a moment of recognition for a show that flipped Broadway on its powdered wig. Hamilton may have opened in 2015, but it still slaps harder than a duel at dawn. And even a decade later, the chemistry between the cast was electric, as if they never left the stage.
Daveed Diggs summed it up best, adding,
You keep moving so much in this business that you don’t often recognize how special something is while you’re in it.
Well, Broadway just hit rewind, and this full-circle celebration reminded us all why Hamilton made history, on stage and off. And yes, Disney+ subscribers probably hit play again immediately after.
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