Tony Awards 2025: How to watch red carpet, preshow and main ceremony? Here’s date, time, where to watch, nominees, special awards, performances and presenters

The 78th Tony Awards will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The ceremony will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo and will be held at Radio City Music Hall. The event honors Broadway productions and performers from the 2024–2025 season. It will be available across multiple platforms, both live and on demand.

Red Carpet Streaming Time and Where to Watch

The red carpet segment will begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. Playbill will stream it live through its official YouTube channel. Viewers can watch interviews and arrivals before the show starts.

How to Watch Preshow?

The preshow, called Tony Awards: Act One, starts at 3:40 p.m. PT / 6:40 p.m. ET. Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry will host this segment. It will stream for free on Pluto TV under the “Live Music” channel in the Entertainment section.

Main Ceremony Broadcast Time and Where to Watch

The main ceremony begins at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. It will air on CBS and stream live through Paramount+ for Showtime subscribers. Paramount+ Essential users will be able to stream the event on-demand the next day.

Leading Nominees for 2025

Musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending lead with 10 nominations each. Other titles like Dead Outlaw, John Proctor is the Villain, and Sunset Blvd. follow closely with seven nominations. Nominees include well-known actors, such as George Clooney, Sarah Snook, Daniel Dae Kim, and Bob Odenkirk.

Special Awards

Special recognitions include Tony Honors for Excellence awarded to Great Performances, Michael Price, New 42, and the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts. Celia Keenan-Bolger will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award. Harvey Fierstein will be honored for Lifetime Achievement.

Performances to Expect During the Event

Live performances will come from casts of several nominated shows. These include Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Sunset Blvd., Maybe Happy Ending, and more. The original cast of Hamilton will also reunite for a special anniversary performance.

Presenters

Presenters include a mix of actors, musicians, and public figures. Some names are Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert, Kristin Chenoweth, Keanu Reeves and Michelle Williams.

FAQs

How can I watch the Tony Awards 2025 live?
You can watch the main ceremony live on CBS or stream it on Paramount+ with Showtime. The red carpet and preshow are available on Playbill’s YouTube and Pluto TV.

Which musicals have the most nominations this year?
Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending have the most nominations, with 10 each, including a nomination for Best Musical.