The 79th Tony Awards will unfold at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2026. Pink hosts the televised event, which launches at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and streams live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers. A three‑hour broadcast showcases winners across plays, musical originals, and revivals.

The pre‑show, starting 6:35 p.m. Eastern, awards technical categories and is hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess, available free on Pluto TV. Eligibility covers 19 plays and 11 musical openings between April 28, 2025 and April 26, 2026. Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys lead with 12 nominations apiece, driving competitive buzz.

The main ceremony features live numbers from seven nominated shows—Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys, Titaníque, and the revivals Cats, Ragtime, and The Rocky Horror Show—plus tributes to Chicago, A Chorus Line, The Book of Mormon, and a Rent song during the in‑memoriam segment. Viewers on CBS and Paramount+ Premium will see a three‑hour celebration that crowns Broadway’s elite.

CBS’s three‑hour slot attracts millions of viewers, offering advertisers a premium platform and driving ancillary revenue for the network. Paramount+ Premium’s live access boosts subscription numbers, while the televised awards spotlight Broadway productions, often sparking upticks in ticket demand and secondary market activity. The ceremony remains a key barometer for theatrical success.