Sarah Snook wins Tony for solo role in Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook, best known for her Emmy-winning turn as Shiv Roy on HBO’s “Succession,” has taken Broadway by storm with her dazzling debut in The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Music Box Theatre. In a feat rarely seen on the New York stage, Snook plays all 26 characters in this bold, contemporary adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic, earning her the 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

Snook’s performance is a tour de force, requiring rapid-fire costume changes, a kaleidoscope of accents, and nonstop stage presence, all amplified by innovative live video projections Critics and audiences alike have described her portrayal as “jaw-dropping” and “a supernova explosion,” with The Washington Post calling the show “so revolutionary, remarkable and dazzling you’ll think you’re gazing into theater’s future”.

The production, directed by Kip Williams, has become one of the hottest tickets on Broadway, extending its run through June 29 due to overwhelming demand Snook’s Broadway debut was celebrated by a star-studded audience, including Oprah Winfrey, who praised the performance as “unforgettable” during a backstage visit.

With her Tony win and a sold-out run, Sarah Snook’s Broadway journey is redefining what’s possible for solo performances—and leaving even the most seasoned theatergoers, and celebrities like Oprah, in awe.