The show received a positive reception from media publications . Some media outlets received the broadcast more positively with praise directed toward host Corden and how he dealt with the Orlando nightclub shooting . '' The Hollywood Reporter '' columnist David Rooney remarked , " In terms of Corden 's overall performance as host , it was very much in line with his '' Late Late Show '' monologues — sweet and upbeat , if not the least bit risky or cutting-edge . Despite the inevitable longueurs that set in as the evening wore on , for the most part he kept the show moving briskly with affable appearances to paper the gaps . " Television critic Robert Lloyd of the '' Los Angeles Times '' remarked , " Where Neil Patrick Harris , who once seemed to have permanent first-refusal rights on the job , is a cool cat , Corden is a ball of energy , a big dog that wo n't stop licking your face ; but it is a style that works for him . " '' The New York Times '' theatre critic Charles Isherwood commented , " Was a bit jarring moving to comedy , but Mr. Corden is such a genial presence . " In addition , Maureen Ryan from '' Variety '' wrote , " Corden was an energetic host , even if the opening number meant to showcase his lifelong love of theater felt as though it went on a little long . There was also the inevitable Carpool Karaoke number . Corden was an affable host , and his opening remarks on Orlando were short but effective . " Frazier Moore of the '' Rolling Stone '' wrote , " On a night that was marked by tragedy — and occurring mere hours after news broke of the deadly mass shooting in Orlando , Florida — the Tonys provided a much-needed bit of levity . The performers and honorees did n't shy away from speaking about the shocking events of the day , but the overall mood was one of celebration . Part of the credit goes to the master of ceremonies James Corden , best known as the goofy host CBS 's '' Late Late Show '' , yet still a dorky theater kid at heart ; his charming , cheerful persona brought an upbeat mood to the proceedings . " '' The Washington Post '' theatre critic Peter Marks gave high marks toward Corden saying , " Corden served for the first time Sunday night as host of the Tony Awards and , as a result , ushered in a completely pleasurable Era of Good Feeling for an awards ceremony , and an industry , badly in need of one . " The ceremony averaged a Nielsen 6.8 ratings/11 share , and was watched by 8.7 million viewers . The ratings was a 33 percent increase from previous ceremony 's viewership of 6.4 million , becoming the highest rating in over 15 years
Orlando nightclub shooting
Orlando nightclub shooting
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