Ratings: 2017 Tony Awards Ceremony Sinks Without “Hamilton” Boost

The lack of “Hamilton” focus meant much weaker viewership for the annual Tony Awards.

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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.

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