78th Tony Awards
- Jun 8, 2025, New York
Every theater lover excitedly awaits the annual Tony Awards, as it celebrates the finest plays, musicals, and revivals over the past twelve months.
Many of the most successful productions of all time have earned an accolade, such as West Side Story (1958), The Phantom of the Opera (1988), Angels in America (1993), Wicked (2004), and Hamilton (2016).
If you’re eager to learn about the iconic event, here’s everything you must know about the 78th Tony Awards, including its date, venue, host, award categories, broadcast details, and more.
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What is the Date for the 78th Tony Awards?
Theater lovers will not want to miss the 78th Tony Awards on June 8, 2025, which will provide an evening of drama, music, and prestigious awards.
Where Will the Event Be Held?
The Tony Awards will return to Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York. It was last held here in 2022 and will mark the event’s 21st appearance at the iconic venue.
Who Will Host the Award Ceremony?
It was recently announced that Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) will host the 78th Tony Awards.
The Tony Award winner recently commented, “I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor. I am looking forward to ushering the theatre community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”
When Are the Nominations Announced?
The nominations for the 78th Tony Awards are scheduled to be announced on May 1, 2025.
Who Picks the Nominees?
The Nominating Committee will carefully select this year’s nominees. Each of the 62 members will attend all eligible productions during the Broadway season before meeting on a pre-determined date chosen by the Administration Committee to cast their vote for this year’s nominees.
What Are the Eligibility Requirements?
The 78th Tony Awards will only consider Broadway productions from April 26, 2024, to April 27, 2025, for this year’s award categories.
What Are the Award Categories?
The Tony Awards typically feature 26 award categories to celebrate the finest productions, performances, and unique skills on Broadway over the past year.
The award categories are:
- Best Play
- Best Musical
- Best Revival of a Play
- Best Revival of a Musical
- Best Book of a Musical
- Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for Theatre
- Best Director of a Play
- Best Director of a Musical
- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
- Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
- Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
- Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
- Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
- Best Choreography
- Best Orchestrations
- Best Scenic Design of a Play
- Best Scenic Design of a Musical
- Best Costume Design of a Play
- Best Costume Design of a Musical
- Best Lighting Design of a Play
- Best Lighting Design of a Musical
- Best Sound Design of a Play
- Best Sound Design of a Musical
Who is the 2025 Recipient of a Tony Honor or Special Tony?
The recipient of a 2025 Tony honor or a special Tony hasn’t been officially announced.
Where Can I Watch the Tony Awards 2025?
If you live in the United States, you can watch the 78th Tony Awards live on the CBS Television Network. If you miss the show live, you can watch it on-demand on Paramount+.
