The tony awards 2026 is set to be a spectacular evening of celebration and recognition for Broadway’s finest talents. Hosted by the renowned Pinkthe 79th annual event will take place at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This year’s ceremony promises to be a memorable one, with a lineup of stellar performances and glamorous red carpet appearances that will captivate audiences worldwide.
The Tony Awards 2026 will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 7, starting at 5 p.m. ET. The pre-show, “The Tony Awards: Act One,” will stream live on Pluto TV at 3:35 p.m. ET, featuring the first round of Tony Award presentations.
The Battle for Best Musical
The competition for Best Musical is fierce, with The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! leading the nominations with 12 each. The Lost Boys is an opulent adaptation of Joel Schumacher’s queer classic film, while Schmigadoon! is a cheeky ode to Broadway’s golden age, based on a cult-favorite Apple TV+ comedy. Other notable nominees include Titaníque and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
In the Best Revival of a Musical category, Cats: The Jellicle BallRagtimeand The Rocky Horror Show are each nominated for nine awards. The revival of Death of a Salesman is also a standout, with nine total nods, including individual honors for stars Nathan LaneLaurie Metcalfand Christopher Abbott.
Star-Studded Performances and Tributes
The main telecast will feature a series of show-stopping performances that pair top talent with beloved musicals. Rachel Zeglerwho returns to Broadway next spring with the West End transfer of Evitawill pay tribute to A Chorus Linewhich swept the Tony Awards 50 years ago. Original Broadway cast members of The Book of Mormonincluding Josh Gad and Andrew Rannellswill salute the show’s 15th anniversary.
The revival of Chicago celebrates 30 years on Broadway with a special performance from Queen Latifahwho received an Academy Award nomination for her role in the 2002 film adaptation. Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. will honor those lost in the Broadway community with his rendition of “Without You” from Rentrecognizing its 30th anniversary.
Glamorous Red Carpet and Presenters
The Tony Awards 2026 red carpet is expected to be a spectacle, with stars such as Daniel RadcliffeLuke Evansand Megan Thee Stallion making appearances. The ceremony will also feature a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Adrien BrodyBernadette PetersBilly CrystalJulia Louis-Dreyfusand Maya Rudolph.
Other notable presenters include Neil Patrick HarrisNicole ScherzingerPatrick WilsonPaul RuddSarah Paulsonand Sting. The opening number, a show-stopping Tonys tradition, will feature more than 170 Broadway performers, choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby and written by Benj PasekJustin Pauland Mark Sonnenblick.
The 2026 Tony Awards promise to be a night of celebration, recognition, and unforgettable performances. Tune in to CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 7, to witness Broadway’s brightest stars shine on the biggest stage.
