Tony Awards: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo to host 2025 event Radio City Music Hall ahead of Wicked: For Good release
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and right, will next be handing them out — she’s been picked to be the host of the Tony Awards.
“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honour,” Erivo said in a statement.
“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.”
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This season’s Tony Awards will take place on June 8 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall. They will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The awards 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 theatre to millions of new fans around the globe — and that is exactly the mission of the Tony Awards,” said Heather Hitchens, president & chief executive of the American Theater Wing and Jason Laks, president of The Broadway League.
