It was a night of celebration for Criss, who took home the Tony for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical

Darren Criss has won his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for "Maybe Happy Ending," a sci-fi love story about two retired robots finding new purpose. Criss, who also produced the show, thanked his wife in an emotional speech.

During his acceptance speech for his first Tony Award for his role in “Maybe Happy Ending,” Criss thanked those who have made the musical possible, which includes his co-stars, the director and the producers, but most importantly his wife, Mia Swier.