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The 78th Annual Tony Awards
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“THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS” HOSTED BY CYNTHIA ERIVO DELIVERS ITS LARGEST BROADCAST AUDIENCE SINCE 2019 AND ITS LARGEST STREAMING AUDIENCE EVER
Last night’s THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS on CBS (Live 8:00-11:10 PM, ET/5:00-8:10 PM, PT), hosted by Cynthia Erivo, delivered its largest broadcast audience since 2019, up +38% YoY, and its largest live streaming audience ever on Paramount+, up +208% YoY. THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS Ratings Highlights: Averaged 4.85 million viewers, up +38% from last year (3.53m) #1 non-sports program of the night Year-over-year gains across key demos and best since 2018: A25-54 up +91% YoY A18-49 up +107% YoY A18-34 up +147% YoY Social media engagement was at a thr...
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The 78th Annual Tony Awards
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BROADCAST RESTICTIONS: “THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE” AND “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®”
“THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE” Sunday, June 8 from 6:40-8:00 PM, ET/3:40-5:00 PM, PT on Pluto TV “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®” Sunday, June 8 from 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT on CBS and Paramount+* MEDIA COVERAGE AGREEMENT – Broadcast Excerpt Usage Restrictions The following guidelines apply to Domestic, International Broadcasts, Online News and Social Media Sites: 1) All clips (“Excerpts”) from THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE and THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® (each a “Program” and together, the “Programs”) may be used on a non-exclusive basis and limited specifically to news and/or ent...
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The 78th Annual Tony Awards
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LEGENDARY LINEUP OF STARS SET TO PRESENT AT “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®,” AIRING LIVE SUNDAY, JUNE 8, ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+
Tony Award Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Serve as Show Announcer A legendary lineup of stars are set to present at THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® on Sunday, June 8 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. Hosted by Tony®, Emmy®, GRAMMY® Award winner and three-time Oscar® nominee Cynthia Erivo and airing live from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City...
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The 78th Annual Tony Awards
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CBS MEDIA ALERT: POWERHOUSE PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®,” AIRING LIVE SUNDAY, JUNE 8, ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+
THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® will feature powerhouse performances from the casts of some of this season’s most celebrated new musicals and revivals including: “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Dead Outlaw,” “Death Becomes Her,” “Floyd Collins,” “Gypsy,” “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,” “Pirates! The Penzance Musical,” “Sunset Blvd.,” “Just in Time” and “Real Women Have Curves,” along with a special appearance by the 2019 Tony Honor Recipient, Broadway Inspirational Voices. As previously announced, the original cast of “Hamilton” will reunite in an unprecedent...
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ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF “HAMILTON” TO REUNITE FOR ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE AT “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS”
CBS and Tony Award Productions announced today that in an unprecedented moment for Broadway and fans worldwide, members of the original cast of “Hamilton” will reunite at THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®, broadcasting LIVE to both coasts on Sunday, June 8 from 8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* This year’s show, hosted by Tony®, Emmy®, GRAMMY® Award winner and three-time Oscar® nominee Cynthia Erivo, will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Participating in this landmark performance to...
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The 78th Annual Tony Awards
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FIRST-TIME TONY NOMINEE DARREN CRISS AND TONY AWARD WINNER RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY TO HOST “THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE”
Pluto TV to Stream Live Pre-Show of Exclusive Content on Sunday, June 8 First-time Tony Award® nominee Darren Criss and Tony and Grammy Award® winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will host THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE, a live pre-show with exclusive content that is available to viewers for free on Pluto TV – the leading free streaming television service – beginning Sunday, June 8 at 6:40-8:00 PM, ET/3:40-5:00 PM, PT. Criss earned his first Tony Award nomination this year for his performance as Oliver in “Maybe Happy Ending,” and Goldsberry won a Tony Award for originating the role of Angelica Schu...
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CBS ANNOUNCES ITS 2025-2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
New Series Order: “Y: Marshals (Working Title),” a Drama Starring Luke Grimes Reprising His Role as Kayce Dutton New Series Order: First-Ever True-Crime Series from Bestselling Mystery Author Harlan Coben, “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” Previously Announced New Dramas “Boston Blue,” “Sheriff Country,” “CIA” and New Comedy “DMV” Join 18 Returning Shows New Singing Competition Series “The Road” Executive Produced by Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Featuring Gretchen Wilson to Premiere After “Tracker” on Sundays This Fall New Cooking Competition Series “A...
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NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®,” TO BE BROADCAST LIVE SUNDAY, JUNE 8, ON CBS
Tony®, Emmy®, GRAMMY® Award Winner and Three-Time Oscar® Nominee Cynthia Erivo to Host the Show Live from Radio City Music Hall Click Here to Watch Nominations on “CBS Mornings” Tony Award nominations were announced today on CBS MORNINGS by Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce for THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®, which will air live Sunday, June 8 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers t...
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The 78th Annual Tony Awards
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CYNTHIA ERIVO TO HOST “THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®”
Ceremony Will Broadcast Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City Sunday, June 8 on CBS and Paramount+ CBS, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League announced today that Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award winner, and three-time Oscar® nominee Cynthia Erivo will host THE 78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, which will honor the incredible artistry of the 2024-2025 Broadway season. This year’s ceremony will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, broadcasting LIVE to both coasts on Sunday, June 8 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television ...