Pop star P!NK will host the 79th annual Tony Awards this Sunday, June 7, 2026 [1], [2].
The event serves as the primary recognition of excellence for the Broadway community, honoring the most outstanding productions, performances, and creative teams of the year [2], [3].
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET [1], [4] at Radio City Music Hall in New York City [1], [4]. The evening will feature appearances from prominent theater figures, including Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti [1].
As the host, P!NK is expected to bring her signature high-energy style to the production. In a recent interview with BroadwayWorld, the singer joked about the physical demands of the role and the potential for mishaps during the live broadcast.
"I'll probably fall," P!NK said [5].
The 79th edition of the awards [3] continues the tradition of celebrating the resilience and creativity of the New York theater scene. The event brings together a diverse array of talent from the musical and dramatic arts to recognize achievements that define the current Broadway season [2], [3].
Viewers can watch the proceedings as the industry gathers at one of the city's most iconic venues to distribute the year's most prestigious theater honors [1], [4].
“"I'll probably fall."”
The selection of a global pop star like P!NK as host suggests a strategic effort to broaden the Tony Awards' appeal beyond traditional theater audiences. By blending mainstream celebrity with the prestige of Broadway, the production aims to increase viewership and visibility for the current season's productions in a competitive entertainment landscape.
