Cynthia Erivo Named Host for 2025 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, set to take place at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025. Erivo expressed her excitement about the opportunity, stating she looks forward to leading the theater community in celebrating outstanding performances from the year. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET. She takes over hosting duties from Ariana DeBose, who has emceed the event for the past three years. Erivo, a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner, is currently nominated for an Oscar for her role in Wicked, further highlighting her prominent status in the entertainment industry. This year's nominations will be announced on May 1, 2025.