The 78th Tony Awards drops this Sunday, June 8, live from Radio City Music Hall at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the ceremony will feature electrifying performances by nominees and a milestone 10th-anniversary Hamilton reunion. With top contenders like Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending tied with 10 nods each, plus fierce acting match-ups—Audra McDonald vs. Nicole Scherzinger and George Clooney vs. Cole Escola—expect a star-studded, dynamic night. Major presenters include Oprah Winfrey, Samuel L. Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Keanu Reeves.

🎬 Who’s Up for Awards

Best Musical

• Buena Vista Social Club 

• Dead Outlaw

• Death Becomes Her 

• Maybe Happy Ending 

• Operation Mincemeat

Best Revival of a Musical

• Floyd Collins

• Gypsy

• Pirates! The Penzance Musical

• Sunset Blvd.

Leading Actor in a Musical

• Darren Criss – Maybe Happy Ending

• Andrew Durand – Dead Outlaw

• Tom Francis – Sunset Boulevard

• Jonathan Groff – Just In Time

• James Monroe Iglehart – A Wonderful World

• Jeremy Jordan – Floyd Collins

Leading Actress in a Musical

• Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her)

• Audra McDonald (Gypsy)

• Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!)

• Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Blvd.)

• Jennifer Simard (Death Becomes Her)

🎭 Best Play

• English by Sanaz Toossi

• The Hills of California by Jez Butterworth

• John Proctor Is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower

• Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola

• Purpose by Branden Jacobs‑Jenkins

👨‍🎭 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

• George Clooney – Good Night, and Good Luck

• Cole Escola – Oh, Mary!

• Jon Michael Hill – Purpose

• Daniel Dae Kim – Yellow Face

• Harry Lennix – Purpose

• Louis McCartney – Stranger Things: The First Shadow

👩‍🎭 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

• Laura Donnelly – The Hills of California

• Mia Farrow – The Roommate

• LaTanya Richardson Jackson – Purpose

• Sadie Sink – John Proctor Is the Villain

• Sarah Snook – The Picture of Dorian Gray

🎤 Performers & Special Moments

• Performances from all Best Musical contenders and all Best Revival musicals

• Additional musical highlights: Just in Time and Real Women Have Curves

• 10th-anniversary Hamilton reunion featuring the original cast: Lin‑Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Ariana DeBose & more

• Broadway Inspirational Voices tribute

🌟 Presenters & Celebrity Appearances

A powerhouse lineup including:
Oprah Winfrey, Sara Bareilles, Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, Keanu Reeves, Ariana DeBose, Lea Michele, Kristin Chenoweth, Sarah Paulson, Danielle Brooks, Michelle Williams, DenVolunteers such as LaTanya Richardson Jackson and countless Broadway favorites

🎙️ Hosting & Broadcast Details

• Host: Cynthia Erivo returns to the Tony stage

• Pre‑show “Act One” hosted by Darren Criss & Renée Elise Goldsberry, live on Pluto TV from 6:40 p.m. ET

• Main broadcast: Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming via Paramount+ with Showtime

🏆 Key Contests to Watch

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• Best Actor in a Musical: Darren Criss tipped over Jonathan Groff reddit.com+1nypost.com+1

• Best Actress in a Play: Sarah Snook favored; fierce showing from LaTanya Richardson Jackson & Mia Farrow nypost.com+2vogue.com+2tonyawards.com+2

• Best Actor in a Play: Cole Escola seen as front-runner over George Clooney — a cinematic-to-spotlight shift vogue.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4nypost.com+4

🔍 What to Expect

A blend of musical fireworks, Hollywood-caliber presenters, and breakthrough Stage performances. The Hamilton reunion and Audra McDonald’s record-making bid add drama, while Cynthia Erivo anchors a fresh, inclusive vibe. With tight races across acting and songwriting categories, the night promises tension, surprises, and continuity in Broadway’s triumphant return.

📺 How to Tune In

• CBS and Paramount+ from 8 p.m. ET.

• Pre-show: Pluto TV (free), starting 6:40 p.m. ET.

Prepare for a dazzling Broadway celebration, punctuated by major wins, show-stopping performances, and electric commentary.