How you can watch, what time, who’s internet hosting, nominations and extra
The largest night time in theater is again Sunday as followers gear up for the 78th annual Tony Awards, which gave nods to almost three dozen Broadway exhibits.
Right here’s what to know.
How you can watch
The awards present takes place Sunday at New York Metropolis’s Radio Metropolis Music Corridor, working from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. The present will air dwell on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Some awards may even be introduced throughout a preshow broadcast, hosted by Darren Criss (nominated this 12 months for the primary time for “Possibly Completely satisfied Ending”) and Renée Elise Goldsberry (who gained a Tony in 2016 for her position in “Hamilton”), that may air on Pluto TV starting at 6:40 p.m. ET.
Who’s internet hosting and presenting?
Cynthia Erivo, who starred alongside Ariana Grande within the record-breaking movie adaptation of the Broadway musical “Depraved,” might be internet hosting this 12 months’s fundamental present. Erivo acquired her personal Tony Award in 2016 for her efficiency as Celie in “The Shade Purple.” She’s additionally a Grammy and an Emmy winner.
“Cynthia is a outstanding expertise and along with her deep roots within the theater group, we’re honored to have her host this 12 months’s Tony Awards on CBS,” Mackenzie Mitchell, CBS’ vice chairman of specials, stated in a press release. “There isn’t a doubt along with her innate creativity and fascinating presence, she’s going to ship an unforgettable night highlighting the extraordinary achievements of this Broadway season.”
Erivo is taking on the reins from three-time host Ariana DeBose, who will return to the stage as a presenter.
Different stars, together with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Samuel L. Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Paulson and Charli D’Amelio, are additionally anticipated to current.
Count on an evening of performances
In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of “Hamilton,” the unique solid is slated to reunite for a particular efficiency.
The night time may even be full of performances from the casts of “Buena Vista Social Membership,” “Lifeless Outlaw,” “Loss of life Turns into Her,” “Floyd Collins,” “Gypsy,” “Possibly Completely satisfied Ending,” “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,” “Pirates! The Penzance Musical,” “Sundown Boulevard,” “Simply in Time” and “Actual Ladies Have Curves.”
A take a look at the nominees
Nominations run throughout 26 classes, with a full checklist of nominees obtainable on the Tony Awards web site. Just a few teams and people, nonetheless, will obtain particular awards on Sunday.
One award will go to the musicians who make up the band in “Buena Vista Social Membership,” whereas one other award might be introduced for the illusions and technical results of “Stranger Issues: The First Shadow.”
4-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein will get a particular award for lifetime achievement within the theater.
“Harvey Fierstein’s contributions to the American theatre, each as an artist and activist, characterize a rare legacy,” Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League, stated in a press release.
And Celia Keenan-Bolger will obtain the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, which honors a member of the theater group who has “made a considerable contribution of volunteered effort and time on behalf of a number of humanitarian, social service or charitable organizations,” in response to the Tony Awards.
The 2025 Tony Honors for Excellence within the Theatre may even be introduced to PBS’ long-running “Nice Performances,” theatrical producer Michael Worth, performing arts nonprofit New 42 and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
A probably history-making night time
Audra McDonald, who holds the report for probably the most appearing wins with six Tony Awards, might bolster her lead much more if she wins this 12 months for her efficiency in “Gypsy.”
Kara Younger, the primary Black actress to be nominated for a Tony 4 years in a row, might additionally develop into the primary Black individual to win two consecutive Tony Awards. She is nominated this 12 months for her efficiency in “Goal.”
Daniel Dae Kim, who obtained his first Tony nomination for his efficiency in “Yellow Face,” turned the primary Asian nominee within the class of greatest main actor in a play.
And Marjan Neshat and Tala Ashe, who star alongside one another in “English,” are competing in the identical class on Sunday. Each have an opportunity to develop into the primary feminine performers of Iranian descent to win a Tony Award.