Host James Corden pre-taped his remarks before the telecast.
Your tragedy is our tragedy.
Hate will never win.
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Together, we have to check that of that.
Tonights show stands as a symbol and a celebration of that principle.
The massacre happened at Pulse, a gay cub in Orlando.
The assailant, who was later killed, entered the venue armed with an assault rifle and handgun.
Fifty patrons were reported dead with 53 others wounded.
The mass shooting is the deadliest in U.S. history.
Previously, the Tonys had dedicated the 2016 ceremony to the victims of the terror attack.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected.
The Tony Awards dedicate tonights ceremony to them.
Just before the ceremony, the Tonysunveiled ribbonsto honor those who lost their lives in the attack.
