(AP) -- The shooting at an Orlando nightclub has prompted the cast of "Hamilton" to drop their Revolutionary War muskets during their performance Sunday at the Tony Awards.
The musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will instead pantomime the use of the rifles, according to a show's spokesman.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the star and creator of "Hamilton" tweeted a rainbow-colored heart with "Orlando" written beneath it.
Rory O'Malley, who plays King George in the show, tweeted: "The theatre is our church and we all need church tonight."
The Tony Awards will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. EDT.
Sunday evening's Tony Awards have been dedicated to those affected by the Orlando nightclub shooting that killed at least 50 people.
In a statement Sunday, the Tony Awards said "our hearts are heavy for the unimaginable tragedy." The awards, it said, will be dedicated to the friends and family of those affected by the most deadly mass shooting in U.S. history.
Organizers didn't say how the evening's broadcast would be affected. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the star and creator of "Hamilton" -- expected to be the night's big winner -- tweeted a rainbow-colored heart with "Orlando" written beneath it.
The Tonys are to be hosted by late-night host James Corden.
