Watch Ariana DeBose’s wordless Tony Awards opening number

It’s an unusual Tony Awards this year – due to the ongoing WGA Strike, Ariana DeBose took to the stage without a script.

In solidarity with writers across the USA, DeBose took to the stage and didn’t utter a single word – she instead did the opening number through dance and music. You can watch the full performance below:

Ariana DeBose opens the 2023 #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/w85ohDPtEx

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 12, 2023

DeBose then expressed her support for the WGA during her opening monologue.