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It’s Broadway’s biggest night time after spending the biggest year at the box office in New York’s famous theatre district.
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, “Celebrating Excellence in the Theatre” is scheduled to take place this weekend at a star-studded gala in New York City. “Wicked” star Cynthia Eribo will return to New York City’s Radio City Music Hall to host this year’s show, taking over the hosting duties from Ariana DeVos, the Tony Award said in a news release.
The ceremony will celebrate the musical’s 10th anniversary, featuring appearances by major stars and performances from the biggest musical of the year, including a special tribute featuring the original cast of “Hamilton.”
This year’s Broadway season was super competitive and extraordinarily star-studded, routinely creating astronomical ticket prices and candid political fire brand headlines. “Maybe a Happy Ending”, “Death Is Her” and “Buena Vista Social Club” lead the nominations with 10 nods, including the best musicals. The strange but true “Dead Outlaw” and the World War II spy satire “operation “Mincemeat” concluded the best music categories.
Cole Escola’s mad cap “Ah, Mary!” was a major force with five nods, including Best Play, Best Actor (Escola) and Best Featured Actor (Conrad Riccamora). The unlikely hit comedy, telling Mary Todd Lincoln’s confused alternative history, captivated an audience of famous celebrities such as Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Steven Spielberg.
There are things you need to know about the event, including who is playing, how to watch it live, and more, in anticipation of the Big Night.
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When will the 2025 Tony Awards be held?
The 78th Annual Tony Awards will be held on Sunday, June 8th at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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How to watch 2025 Tony Awards Red Carpet
The 78th Annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, June 8th from 8pm to 11pm. The show can be streamed on Paramount+.
Before the broadcast, Darren Chris and Rene Elise Goldsbury will host “The Tony Awards: Act One.” The pre-show will air Sunday, June 8th from 6:40-8pm (3:40-5pm).
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What is the 2025 Tony Award?
According to the awards website, the Tony Awards at American Theatre Wing, first held in 1947, celebrates excellence in theaters.
The award is named after “Antoinette Perry, actress, director, producer and dynamic wartime leader of American theatres.” The first Tony Awards were held via dinner at the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947.
Who will perform at the 2025 Tony Awards?
The 78th Annual Tony Awards include: “We will feature performances from the cast of the most famous new musical and revivals of the season.
- “Buena Vista Social Club”
- “Dead Outlaw”
- “Death will become her.”
- “Floyd Collins”
- “Gypsy”
- “Maybe a happy ending”
- “Mincemeat Operation: A New Musical”
- “Pirates! Penzance Musical”
- “Sunset Boulevard”
- “Just in time”
- “Real women have curves.”
A special performance featuring the original cast of “Hamilton” will also be held to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary. Performances include Carly Bettyol, Andrew Chapelle, Ariana DeVos, Jonathan Groff, Stephanie Clemons, Morgan Marcel, Lynn Manuel Miranda, Javier Munoz and Austin Smith.
Contribution: Patrick Ryan, USA Today
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