Carrie Coon, Luke Evans, and Daniel Radcliffe are among this year’s nominees.

How to watch the 2026 Tony Awards live: Everything to know about Broadway’s biggest night

Carrie Coon, Luke Evans, and Daniel Radcliffe are among this year's nominees.

By Brianna Zigler

June 5, 2026 11:24 a.m. ET

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André De Shields as Old Deuteronomy in 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball'; Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and Josh Rivera as Rocky in 'The Rocky Horror Show'. Credit:

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- The 79th annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, June 7.

- Pop star Pink will serve as host.

- Expect performances from the casts of *The Rocky Horror Show*,* The Lost Boys,* and more.

The 79th annual Tony Awards will air live on Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and it’s shaping up to be a particularly star-studded affair.

Notable nominees include recognizable film and TV stars such as Carrie Coon, Luke Evans, Christopher Abbott, and Daniel Radcliffe. Also, viewers will also be treated to live performances from the casts of *Cats: The Jellicle Ball* and *The Rocky Horror Show*.

If you’re eager to tune in, you’ve come to the right place. ** has everything you need to know about how and when and how to watch this year’s Tony Awards ceremony.

What time do the 2026 Tony Awards start?

Host Cynthia Erivo performs onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025.

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The Tony Awards will air live starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 7.

How do I watch the 2026 Tony Awards?

The Tony Awards will air live on CBS, though you can also stream the ceremony via Paramount+.

If you are a Paramount+ Premium subscriber, you can stream the Tonys via the live feed of your local CBS affiliate.

Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to watch the ceremony on-demand the day after it airs.

Who is hosting the 2026 Tony Awards?

P!nk at Planned Parenthood Gala held at Cipriani South Street on April 15, 2026.

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This year’s Tony Awards will be hosted by pop icon Pink. Last year’s host was *Wicked* star Cynthia Erivo, and the 2024 ceremony was hosted by *West Side Story* Oscar winner Ariana DeBose.

In addition to hosting, Pink will perform in a medley celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Broadway staple *Chicago*, singing alongside Queen Latifah and *Modern Family* star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

"I’m like, living out my childhood dreams right now," the pop star told *Billboard* of the performance.

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Who is performing at the 2026 Tony Awards?

The cast of 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' on Broadway.

Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

The biggest night on Broadway will feature performances from the hit shows *The Lost Boys, Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Cats: The Jellicle Ball, **The Rocky Horror Show**, Ragtime, *and* Schmigadoon!*.

Additionally, there will be anniversary performances celebrating two long-running shows. Pink, Queen Latifah, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are among the performers honoring the 30th anniversary of *Chicago*, and original *The Book of Mormon* stars Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, Rory O’Malley, and Nikki M. James will reunite for the musical's 15th anniversary.

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Is there a Tonys pre-show?

Yes, Pluto TV will stream the ceremony's second annual pre-show telecast: The Tony Awards: Act One. It begins at 3:35 p.m. PT/6:35 p.m. ET.

The free-to-stream event is hosted by Tony-winning actress Laura Benanti and Emmy- and SAG-nominated actor, musician, and writer Tituss Burgess.

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