Broadway’s biggest night has arrived. The 79th Annual Tony Awards will celebrate the best plays, musicals, and performances of the 2025–2026 Broadway season from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. This year’s ceremony is hosted by Grammy-winning singer P!nk, who is making her Tony Awards hosting debut. While she’s best known for hit songs such as “Just Give Me a Reason,” “Raise Your Glass,” and “So What,” P!nk is also a lifelong theater fan whose music has been featured in Broadway productions including Moulin Rouge! The Musical and & Juliet.
According to executive producers Jack Sussman, Sarah Levine Hall, and Raj Kapoor, P!nk’s passion for Broadway made her the ideal choice to lead the ceremony. “She’s doing it because she’s a superfan and wants to be in the room,” Sussman told People. “She’s not doing it because she has a movie coming out or an album coming out.” The producers have also teased an ambitious show packed with performances and surprises, with Hall adding, “We’re excited for people to see what’s in store on Sunday. I think fans will be really happy with what we’ve come up with.”
Below, find out what time the 2026 Tony Awards start and how to watch the ceremony live.
What Day Are the Tony Awards 2026?
The 79th Annual Tony Awards take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, live from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. The ceremony honors the best productions and performances from the 2025–2026 Broadway season.
Among the night’s top nominees are The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, which lead all productions with 12 nominations each, while Ragtime follows closely behind with 11 nods. Other major contenders include Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Liberation, and The Balusters.
What Time Do the Tonys Start?
The main Tony Awards ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is scheduled to run until 11 p.m. ET. Before the broadcast, viewers can tune in to The Tony Awards: Act One, a live pre-show hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess that streams from 6:35 p.m. ET / 3:35 p.m. PT.
How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards
Fans can watch the 2026 Tony Awards live on CBS or stream the ceremony through Paramount+ Premium. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch the show on demand the following day. Ahead of the main broadcast, The Tony Awards: Act One will stream for free on Pluto TV, where several awards will be presented before Broadway’s biggest night officially begins.
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