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Watch Ariana DeBose’s wordless Tony Awards opening number

DeBose is hosting the Tony Awards – and is quite literally speechless

Alex Wood
New York
Ariana DeBose and the Tony Awards company
Ariana DeBose and the Tony Awards company, © CBS

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:

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