The lights are set to shine once again on Broadway’s biggest night! The 2025 Tony Awards are here, and excitement is in the air as we celebrate another unforgettable season of theater. As the 2024-2025 Broadway season wraps up, this event promises to be a star-studded celebration, highlighting the extraordinary talent that lights up the stages of New York City.
Much like a whimsical circus, the Tony Awards have been moving around Manhattan, setting up at a new venue each year. After a brief stint at Radio City Music Hall, the pandemic led the 2021 ceremony to the Winter Garden Theatre. Then it bounced back to Radio City in 2022, before heading uptown to the United Palace in 2023, and onto Lincoln Center in 2024. Now, in a triumphant return, the 78th Tony Awards will take place back at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Officially known as the Antoinette Perry Awards, the Tonys have been celebrating excellence in the theater since 1947, thanks to the efforts of the American Theatre Wing. Let’s delve into what you can expect this year!
Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Tony Awards
Feel the excitement! The Tonys will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, a week earlier than last year. Don’t miss out on this glamourous event!
What Time and Where to Watch
The ceremony will kick off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on CBS, continuing a legacy that started in 1978. If you’re a subscriber, you can also stream the event live on Paramount+, or catch it on-demand the day after it airs.
The Show’s Star-Studded Nominees and Winners
The nominees were revealed on May 1, 2025, and the competition is fierce. Here are the highlights:
Best Musical
Buena Vista Social Club
Dead Outlaw
Death Becomes Her
WINNER: Maybe Happy Ending
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Best Play
English
The Hills of California
John Proctor is the Villain
Oh, Mary!
WINNER: Purpose
Best Revival of a Play
WINNER: Eureka Day
Romeo + Juliet
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town
Yellow Face
Best Revival of a Musical
Floyd Collins
Gypsy
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
WINNER: Sunset Blvd.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Megan Hilty, Death Becomes Her
Audra McDonald, Gypsy
Jasmine Amy Rogers,Boop! The Musical
WINNER: Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd.
Jennifer Simard, Death Becomes Her
Who is Hosting the 2025 Ceremony?
After three years of Ariana DeBose at the helm, the talented Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in Wicked, will take over as host. Expect lively banter and exciting moments!
Star Presenters and Performances
The ceremony will feature an array of prominent presenters, including:
- Sara Bareilles
- Danielle Brooks
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Bryan Cranston
- Charli D’Amelio
- Ariana DeBose
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Renée Elise Goldsberry
- Katie Holmes
- Samuel L. Jackson
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson
- Allison Janney
- Rachel Bay Jones
- Adam Lambert
- Lea Michele
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Kelli O’Hara
- Sarah Paulson
- Carrie Preston
- Keanu Reeves
- Lea Salonga
- Jean Smart
- Ben Stiller
- Aaron Tveit
- Michelle Williams
- Oprah Winfrey
- Alex Winter
Broadway shows nominated for awards will also showcase their talent with live performances, adding an electric atmosphere to the evening. Look out for performances from:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Dead Outlaw
- Death Becomes Her
- Floyd Collins
- Gypsy: A Musical Fable
- Maybe Happy Ending
- Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
- Pirates! The Penzance Musical
- Sunset Blvd.
- Just in Time
- Real Women Have Curves
- The original cast of Hamilton
The anticipation is palpable as Broadway enthusiasts prepare for a night filled with glamour, drama, and heartwarming celebrations. To keep up with all developments, the official Tony Awards social media channels are your best bet!
Join the celebration and experience the magic as the curtain rises on Broadway’s most cherished night!