Cynthia Erivo to host 78th Tony Annual Awards
Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 78th Annual Tony Awards.
“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” said Erivo. “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.”
The awards, which honor those in musical theater, are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
“Through performances on both stage and screen, Cynthia has extended the magic of musical theater to millions of new fans around the globe — and that is exactly the mission of the Tony Awards,” said Heather Hitchens, President & CEO of the American Theater Wing and Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League. “Her talent defies gravity and boundaries, and we are beyond thrilled to welcome her home to Broadway for what will be a joyful and inspiring celebration of the theatrical artform. We hope audiences are ready to leap to their feet, cry tears of joy, and maybe even get up and dance.”
Nominations for the awards will be announced on May 1.
Erivo is a Tony, Grammy and Emmy-winning actress, singer and producer. She’s currently nominated for an Oscar in the best actress category for her role as Elphaba in “Wicked.”
This year’s ceremony returns to New York City’s Radio City Music Hall and will be broadcast live on June 8 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. PST on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.