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Deets: The 79th Annual Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City this June. Hosted by GRAMMY Award-winner Pink, The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will broadcast LIVE to both coasts on Sunday, June 7, 2026 8PM EST on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.*
CBS and Pluto TV will present The Tony Awards: Act One, a pre-show of live, exclusive content leading into the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Hosted by Tony winner Laura Benanti and Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess, the event streams free on Pluto TV from 6:35 PM to 8PM EST, featuring live musical performances and the presentation of the first round of awards
Legitimate theatrical productions opening in any of the 41 eligible Broadway theatres during the current season may be considered for Tony nominations. The 2025/2026 eligibility season began April 28, 2025 and ended April 26, 2026. The Tony Awards will be voted in 26 competitive categories by 840 designated Tony voters within the theatre community.
Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 79th Annual Antoinette Perry Tony Awards® were announced by stage and screen stars Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss. The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 54 theatre professionals appointed by the Tony Awards Administration Committee. The 2026 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
A Special Tony Award will be presented to League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a collective bargaining association in the United States with over 70 non-profit theatre members.
As previously announced, the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre will be presented to 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. The Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award will be presented to Mary-Mitchell Campbell. André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will all receive a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Hint for the Average Socialite: A limited number of tickets to the show are now on sale to the general public. Ticket prices begin at $495 for this special release, and those chosen will receive confirmation in the coming days if their purchase is confirmed and must pick up their tickets in person days before the show. There is a four ticket limit and all ticket sales are final. Learn More.
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