Broadway is shining extra bright tonight, June 18, as the biggest stars and shows of the past year get celebrated at the 78th Annual Tony Awards! It’s basically the Oscars of the theatre world, full of sparkle, emotion, and standing ovations. And if you’re someone who loves a bit of drama (the good kind), glittery outfits, and powerhouse performances, you definitely don’t want to miss a second.
Not sure what the Tonys are? No worries! The Tony Awards are like a giant “thank you” party for the best of Broadway. The American Theatre Wing hands them out every year, and they celebrate the most amazing actors, actresses, directors, set designers, and everyone else who works behind the curtain to bring live theater to life.
This year’s nominee list is absolutely stacked with star power: George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Mia Farrow, Jonathan Groff, Sarah Snook, Megan Hilty, Daniel Dae Kim, and Sadie Sink are just a few of the big names in the running. Basically, it’s going to be a night full of famous faces, unforgettable performances, and (hopefully) some emotional speeches.
Want to find out who ends up taking home a shiny Tony Award? We’ve got you covered with all the info on how to tune in and watch the magic unfold.
How to watch the Tony Awards in the US
The show will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo, who is best known for her role in Wicked. The 78th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show will begin at 8 PM Eastern Time, which is 5 PM if you’re on the West Coast.
You can watch the Tony Awards on CBS. This channel is available if you have regular cable or a TV antenna. So, if you have a traditional TV setup, you’re good to go. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch the show by using a live TV streaming service. Services like Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV all carry CBS, so you can use any of those to tune in.
If you already subscribe to any of these services, you can also watch the show on the CBS website or by using the CBS app. You just need to log in with your account to watch it for free.
The Tony Awards will also be available on the streaming service Paramount Plus. If you have the “Paramount Plus with Showtime” plan, you can watch the show live as it airs. If you have the basic Paramount Plus subscription without Showtime, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to watch the full show, but you’ll need to wait until the next day when it becomes available to stream on demand.
Who are the Tony Award 2025 nominees?
Best Musical
Buena Vista Social Club
Dead Outlaw
Death Becomes Her
Maybe Happy Ending
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Best Play
English
The Hills of California
John Proctor is the Villain
Oh, Mary!
Purpose
Best Revival of a Play
Eureka Day
Romeo + Juliet
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town
Yellow Face
Best Revival of a Musical
Floyd Collins
Gypsy
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Sunset Blvd.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck
Cole Escola, Oh, Mary!
Jon Michael Hill, Purpose
Daniel Dae Kim, Yellow Face
Harry Lennix, Purpose
Louis McCartney, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Mia Farrow, The Roommate
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Purpose
Sadie Sink, John Proctor is the Villain
Sarah Snook, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending
Andrew Durand, Dead Outlaw
Tom Francis, Sunset Blvd.
Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
James Monroe Iglehart, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
Jeremy Jordan, Floyd Collins
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
Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd
.Jennifer Simard, Death Becomes Her
