Students from the Florida school where 17 people were recently killed in a mass shooting gave an emotional musical performance at the Tony Awards last night.
The star-studded audience were left in tears as Marjory Stoneman Douglas drama students sang Seasons of Love from the musical Rent.
Their teacher, Melody Herzfeld, was given a special award in recognition of the fact she barricaded 65 students in a closet whilst the shooter was on loose.
In a powerful speech, Herzfeld said receiving the award was one of the most defining moments of her life. “All of the goodness and tragedy that has brought me to this point will never be erased,” she said.
Since the shooting took place on February 14, a movement has formed around reforming US gun control. In March, thousands of people in cities around the world joined together for the March for Our Lives protest.
The 72nd Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall last night. It was a strong night for British theatre, with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picking up six awards, and Glenda Jackson and Andrew Garfield picking up acting awards.
Tony Awards 2018 - In pictures
