Pink Is Hosting the Tony Awards—Here's What You Need to Know
On June 7, one of the biggest nights in theater takes center stage when the Tony Awards debut on CBS and Paramount+. Hosted this year by pop musician Pink, the best Broadway shows of the last year are honored in a night under the glittering lights of Radio City Music Hall. With a little over a week until the ceremony, here, read all there is to know about the Tony Awards 2026, including some of the most notable nominees, who is performing and Pink’s role as host.
Tony Awards 2026 host: Pink takes the lead
Pink, known for hit pop songs like “Raise Your Glass,” “So What,” “Don’t Let Me Get Me” and countless other radio staples, might not be the first person you think of when considering hosts of the Tony Awards, but the 46-year-old multitalented star is involved in Broadway in her own way. Two of her most popular tracks are currently a part of two shows on Broadway—”Raise Your Glass” being in Moulin Rouge! and “F—in’ Perfect” being in & Juliet.
“It is the honor of an entire lifetime to host a night celebrating the literal hardest working people in showbiz,” said Pink in a statement. “Broadway has shaped my life and how I put my own shows together—it is a community that is supportive and inclusive, and full of talent and love. These people give magic every single day, and I cannot wait to celebrate them with the entire world.”
“When I was asked to host the Tonys, I immediately thought, ‘I have to get permission from my daughter,’” the singer shared. “I’ve never been on Broadway, and shouldn’t you have to have been on Broadway in order to host? That seems fair and right. But when I asked my daughter, she was really excited about being able to have a ticket to go to the Tonys, so I’m hosting the Tonys and I’m really, really, excited and very nervous because that girl is a tough crowd!”
Top Tony nominees for 2026: ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ could win big
At this year’s Tony Awards, The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! lead the way with the most nominations, both being up for a total of 12 categories, including some of the most highly anticipated of the night. The shows nominated for Best Play include The Balusters, Giant, Liberation and Little Bear Ridge Road. Those nominated for Best Musical are The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). For a full list of Tony nominees for the 2026 awards, visit the official website here.
Tony Awards 2026 performances: What to expect
At this year’s ceremony, all of the shows nominated for Best Musical will put on performances, as well as The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and The Book of Mormon.
How to stream the 2026 Tonys on CBS and Paramount+
The Tony Awards will air on June 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
Pro tip: The red carpet pre-show often streams exclusively on the Tony Awards’ official social media channels (TikTok and Instagram) and on Pluto TV an hour before the main event begins. Woman’s World‘s Instagram will also be reporting from the red carpet, so be sure to follow us for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments!
Can I watch the 2026 Tony Awards for free?
You can watch the Tony Awards 2026 for free if you have an Over-the-Air (OTA) antenna connected to your TV to pick up your local CBS station, or by signing up for a free trial of a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or FuboTV.
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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM.