Cynthia Erivo to Host 2025 Tony Awards Ceremony

Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th annual Tony Awards, to be held Sunday, June 8, at Radio City Music Hall.

Erivo won a Tony for playing Celie in The Color Purple; she’s currently an Oscar nominee for her performance in Wicked.

“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” Erivo said in a statement. “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.”

Broadcasting live on both coasts, the Tonys will air on CBS, 8pm-11pm ET/5pm-8pm PT, and will stream live and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers. It will air on-demand starting June 9 for Paramount+ Essential subscribers.

The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, and White Cherry Entertainment. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers and showrunners for White Cherry Entertainment. Weiss will serve as director. Jack Sussman is also an executive producer.

Complete details about the 2025 Tony Awards will be announced closer to the ceremony. Nominations will be announced on May 1.