The ongoing “Hamilton” hype helped boost the 2016 Tony Awards to the show’s highest overnight rating in 15 years, growing 33% from last year’s show. The CBS telecast averaged a 6.8/11 in overnight metered markets, up from last year’s 5.1/8, which was one of the least-watched in the show’s history. The kudofest saw fan-favorite “Hamilton”... Read more »
SOURCE: Variety at 11:05AM on June 13, 2016