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The excitement of awards season continues as the theater community gears up for the 2025 Tony Awards. With the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys, and Super Bowl behind us, attention now shifts to one of the most prestigious nights in theater. This year’s ceremony will feature Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce as the voices announcing the nominees, setting the stage for a celebration of excellence in Broadway productions.
Date of the 2025 Tony Awards
The 2025 Tony Awards, marking the 78th anniversary of this coveted ceremony, will be held at Radio City Music Hall and will air live on Sunday, June 8.
Broadcast Time for the 2025 Tony Awards
The live telecast is scheduled to start at 8 PM Eastern Time, with the broadcast also available on Paramount+ with Showtime. Viewers can expect a three-hour event that will conclude at 11 PM Eastern Time.
Announcement of the 2025 Tony Nominations
The nominees for this year’s Tony Awards will be revealed live by Sarah Paulson, known for her role in American Horror Story, and Wendell Pierce from Elsbeth on Thursday, May 1. Fans can watch the announcement on CBS and via YouTube.
Viewing the 2025 Tony Nominations
The nominations will be broadcast during CBS Mornings starting at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. Following this, additional nominations will be unveiled at 9 AM Eastern Time on the official Tony Awards YouTube channel. A comprehensive list of nominees will also be made available on TonyAwards.com shortly after the livestream concludes.
2025 Tony Awards Host
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by the talented Cynthia Erivo, an acclaimed star of Wicked and a Tony award winner herself. Erivo steps into the host role after the previous years of Ariana DeBose at the helm. Erivo first captured public attention with her remarkable portrayal in the 2015 revival of The Color Purple, earning her a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Erivo stated, “I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor. I am looking forward to ushering the theatre community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”
Streaming Options for the 2025 Tony Awards
For those wishing to watch the 2025 Tony Awards online, the event will be available for livestreaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. New users can take advantage of free trials offered by the service. Additionally, YouTube TV subscribers can view the ceremony through the CBS channel. Subscribers to Paramount+ Essential can access the award show the following day after it airs.
Eligible Broadway Productions for the 2025 Tony Awards
This year’s eligible productions for the Tonys include new musicals such as BOOP! The Musical, Death Becomes Her, and Redwood, featuring Idina Menzel. Other contenders include SMASH, Real Women Have Curves, and Operation Mincemeat, along with several others.
Returning musicals up for revival include Elf The Musical, Gypsy starring Audra McDonald, and Sunset Boulevard.
The play nominations encompass new entries like Cult of Love and John Proctor Is the Villain, while revivals such as Othello, featuring Denzel Washington, will also compete. Both The Last Five Years and Floyd Collins are notable as they make their Broadway debuts this year and are expected to be classified as classics eligible for Best Revival of a Musical.
Be sure to check back for ongoing updates related to the 2025 Tony Awards.
2025 Tony Awards, Sunday, June 8, 8/7c, CBS, Streaming on Paramount+ With Showtime
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