At the 79th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, the former Harry Potter star, 36, tells PEOPLE that he recently had a visit with Lithgow, who plays Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K. Rowling ’s novels.

John Lithgow won his third Tony Award for best leading actor in the play 'Giant'. The event marked a record Broadway season with a $1.91 billion gross. The ceremony included performances and tributes for milestones like the 30th anniversary of 'Chicago' and the 50th of 'A Chorus Line'.

Red Bull Theater honored John Lithgow with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater, and Joanna Cole with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater. Check out photos!

Will it be “Schmigadoon!” or “The Lost Boys”? John Lithgow or Nathan Lane? Susannah Flood or Lesley Manville? And what about sweet Daniel Radcliffe and his little pointy beard, fresh from cozying up for smiley selfies with tourists from

Ali Louis Bourzgui scored an upset win for performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for originating the role of David in the musical adaptation of the cult vampire horror film “The Lost Boys.

Twenty-four Broadway shows will hope to nab at least one win Sunday across the 26 Tony categories. Grammy Award-winner Pink is the host.

Broadway's biggest night, the 79th Tony Awards are upon us. This year, The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! are tied for most-nominated, with 12 nods apiece. The revival of Ragtime is right behind them with 11 nominations.