Aided by the emphasis on “Hamilton,” the 2016 Tony Awards posted huge year-over-year ratings and viewership gains.
This year’s ceremony, which did not have the “Hamilton” boost, gave back those gains — and then some.
According to fast national data posted by Showbuzz, Sunday’s ceremony averaged a 0.9 adults 18-49 rating and 6.01 million overall viewers from 8-11PM.
The numbers markedly trail the 1.6 rating and 8.72 million viewer mark drawn by last year’s ceremony.
They also trail the 1.0 rating and 6.46 million mark posted in 2015.
