2012 Tony Awards

The 2012 Tony Awards took place Sunday in NYC. Actor, Neil Patrick Harris, hosted the colorful award show.

“Once’’ was the big winner of the night, taking home eight awards, including best musical.

Hugh Jackman, who, inside was presented with a special Tony, talked about the theater on the red carpet, “I just feel blessed every time I get to walk on a Broadway stage,” he said.

James Corden won best actor for his performance in “One Man, Two Guvnors,” and made a teary acceptance speech.

Other stars were emotional as well, “It’s where I started, it’s coming home for me and I get to be with all my friends and these brilliant artists,” said Actress, Judith Light