Broadway's biggest night is back. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the Tony Awards, including live streaming info, nominees, performers, and other details.
Pink makes her hosting debut at the 79th Tony Awards. If you don't want to scroll any further, cord-cutters can stream the event on CBS via Paramount Plus (Premium tier) and other live TV streaming services. We'll break down all the details on the streaming apps below, including a few options with free trials.
What channel are the Tony Awards on?
The Tony Awards air on CBS in the US. The event will kick off on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET and is expected to last about three hours (with commercials).
Where to watch the Tony Awards in the US
US Cord-cutters hoping to stream CBS are in luck. There are a few handy ways you can live stream the network, the cheapest of which is Paramount Plus. You'll need the Paramount Plus Premium tier to unlock CBS live streaming. Premium costs $14 a month and includes ad-free on-demand content and access to Showtime programming.
Paramount Plus offers a huge library of on-demand content from Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and MTV. The Premium Plan also includes Showtime and live CBS streaming. More importantly, it removes ads from the on-demand streaming library.
If you'd prefer a live TV package with other channels (or a free trial), one of the best live TV streaming services we've tested can help. DirecTV and Fubo are two of the top options with CBS access.
CBS is available in all of DirecTV's signature plans, along with the cheaper MyNews genre pack. Keep in mind that local channels sometimes vary by market when it comes to genre packs, so it's a good idea to see what's available in your ZIP code before signing up. MyNews costs $40 a month, and Signature plans start at $90 a month. However, you can get $5 a month off your first two months of MyNews or $30 off your first month of the signature Entertainment plan. All DirecTV plans include a five-day free trial for new customers.
Fubo is another popular live TV service with robust CBS access. The cheapest Fubo tier that carries the network is Fubo Sports + News, which includes around 29 channels and access to ESPN Unlimited. Subscriptions start at $56 a month, but you can get $10 off your first month after a five-day free trial for new users.
How to watch the Tony Awards from anywhere
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Where do the Tony Awards take place?
The Tony Awards will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Who are the top nominees at the Tony Awards?
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" lead the nominee count this year, with each show earning a whopping 12 nominations, including Best Musical. The "Ragtime" revival received 11 nods, and "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman" was the most nominated play of the season.
Who will perform at this year's Tony Awards?
The Tonys are always jam-packed with performances, and this year is no exception. The opening number is also always memorable, and will include 170 Broadway performers this year. "The Lost Boys," "Schmigadoon!," "Titaníque," "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)," "CATS: The Jellicle Ball," "Ragtime," and "Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show" are among the shows that will perform at the event.
There will also be a special tribute to "Chicago" on its 30th Broadway anniversary (featuring Queen Latifah and others) and a 15th-anniversary performance for "The Book of Mormon." Additionally, Rachel Zegler will perform a tribute to "A Chorus Line," and Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform a song from "Rent" in memoriam.
Who is presenting at this year's Tony Awards?
Presenters at the 79th Tony Awwards include Adrien Brody, Annette Bening, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Bernadette Peters, Billy Crystal, Bowen Yang, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carrie Coon, Cole Escola, Darren Criss, Jack O'Brien, Jeremy Pope, John Leguizamo, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kara Young, Kelli O'Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Law Roach, Lena Waithe, Lily Rabe, Maya Rudolph, Megan Thee Stallion, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Scherzinger, Patrick Wilson, Paul Rudd, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Sarah Paulson, and Sting.
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