79th Tony Awards Set for June 7, 2026, at Radio City

The 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway, will take place on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, producers announced Monday. The ceremony will air live on CBS from 8 to 11 p.m. ET and stream simultaneously on Paramount+, with on-demand access available the following day for Paramount+ Essential tier subscribers.

Eligibility for the 2025-2026 Broadway season ends on April 26, 2026, covering all productions that meet standard requirements set by the awards committee. Nominations will be revealed on May 5, 2026. As of now, an estimated 33 productions are poised to qualify, including new musicals such as The Lost Boys and The Queen of Versailles, new plays like Dog Day Afternoon and The Fear of 13, and revivals including Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime, and Death of a Salesman. Early predictions point to strong contenders among these, with shows like Chess, Titanique, and Waiting for Godot generating buzz for their innovative takes on classic works.

The event is produced by Tony Award Productions, a joint venture between the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, in collaboration with CBS. A host has not yet been named; Cynthia...