As theatre fans gathered in anticipation to find out who would win on Broadway’s biggest night, the stars themselves took to social media to share their enthusiasm for the celebration of theatre and their community. From photos at exclusive after-parties to their reactions to the winners, Playbill presents the 21 posts that exemplify the outpouring of love for art onstage.

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IT'S SPELLED M-E-N-D-E-Z
AND IT'S NEVER CHANGING
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— ���� Lin-Manuel Miranda ��️‍�� (@Lin_Manuel) June 11, 2018

Tony night highlight:
I told Glenda Jackson I wasn’t smart enough to be a politician (like she’s been.) she said “You don’t have to be smart. You just have to be honest.”

— David Yazbek (@DavidYazbek) June 11, 2018

Team McPhee scored big tonight by pronouncing SPONGEBOB right at #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/MBozPtCSeq

— Kat McPhee (@katharinemcphee) June 11, 2018

I've been on the @TheTonyAwards stage a total of 3 times: first, to receive my Tony, second to perform in the opening number, and third to present. At this fourth time, I will be performing with the rest of the @OnceIslandBway cast. 1/

— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) June 9, 2018

Lots of thoughts about today. But here’s one: I’m so honored to share a category with such amazing, talented and KIND humans. It’s been a joy to get to know you @joshuahenry20 #harryhaddonpaton and #TonyShalhoub. See you tonight!

— Ethan Slater (@ethansaslater) June 10, 2018

I had a glorious night celebrating & performing @thetonyawards And I so appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love���� * * * Styled by: @engiestyle @givenchyofficial #TonyNominee #BillyBigelow #CarouselBroadway #EngieStyle ��: @justjared

A post shared by Joshua Henry (@joshuahenryofficial) on Jun 11, 2018 at 5:52am PDT

First week on Broadway ended in @thetonyawards ...10 year old Melissa would not believe it. Was a joy to support and be in a room full of such artistry �� the stage is a magical place

A post shared by Melissa Benoist (@melissabenoist) on Jun 10, 2018 at 10:24pm PDT

Hey, @joshgroban and @SaraBareilles go forth and break a leg tonight at the #TonyAwards ! It is without question the greatest, warmest, most inclusive audience in the world. Everyone is pulling for you! You’re gonna be great. x

— James Corden (@JKCorden) June 10, 2018

Okay so we build another Mount Rushmore HEAR ME OUT but it’s all of the women nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play

— taylor trensch (@taytrensch) June 11, 2018

���� finally met the brain behind my solo, “when the going gets tough”... the one and only @Tip pic.twitter.com/Ii3cB6jKBN

— Wesley Taylor (@WesTayTay) June 11, 2018

#TonyDreaming as Kenickie in Grease @TheTonyAwards pic.twitter.com/iTfejBKPnR

— JelaniAlladin (@JelaniAlladin) June 11, 2018

TONY'S!!! Dress by @jovanifashions Jewelry by #parklanejewelry @thebandsvisit @thetonyawards #TheBandsVisit #TonyAwards2018

A post shared by Sharone Sayegh (@sharonesayegh) on Jun 10, 2018 at 6:13pm PDT

Official photo of me & @colinhanlon with Tony Award Winner @lindsaymendez.

A post shared by Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) on Jun 11, 2018 at 1:00am PDT

This @TheTonyAwards is awesome tonighttttt!!!!!!! Loving this celebration of artistry!!!!

— Sierra Boggess (@sierraboggess) June 11, 2018

I’m overjoyed for everyone involved in this production, which was one of the happiest creative experiences of my life. This is a very happy Monday morning ⚡️�� https://t.co/Y1dY9zst6h

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 11, 2018

About last night. Breathing it in. @TheTonyAwards @TheBandsVisit pic.twitter.com/Q0taKYYn4T

— Etai Benson (@etaibenson) June 11, 2018

When I was a 17, I saw Angels in America at the Walter Kerr Theatre. I saw my world crack wide open on that stage. I saw who I was, who I could become, who I belonged to. I didn’t know then that both that play and that theatre would find me again and open their arms to me. But they have. And I am so very grateful to be part of their adventure forward. More life. More more life. �� @tender_buttons

A post shared by Jordan Roth (@jordan_roth) on Jun 11, 2018 at 8:21am PDT

Well that was a fun night.

A post shared by theandrewrannells (@andrewrannells) on Jun 11, 2018 at 8:20am PDT

Banana chocolate pancakes, a 5 hour energy, and a Tony Award. (A good night ends at the diner.)

A post shared by Adam Kantor (@adamjkantor) on Jun 11, 2018 at 3:08am PDT

This was the best most magical day ever. The end. ❤️��❤️��❤️������������ #TonyAwards

— Hailey Kilgore (@HaileyKilgore) June 11, 2018

Theater kids will save us all.

— Tim Federle (@TimFederle) June 11, 2018