Preparations underway for 79th Annual Tony Awards
Amber Ruffin is writing Pink’s material for a 7.5-minute opener with nearly 170 performers, as producers seek higher viewership.
- Grammy-Winning pop powerhouse Pink will host the 79th Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall, with the ceremony broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+.
- Producers selected the singer to boost viewership; growing up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Pink developed a passion for Broadway after attending shows with her mother.
- The ceremony opens with a 7.5-minute comedic number featuring nearly 170 people, developed by collaborators Amber Ruffin, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul, aimed at a "goofy and over-the-top" tone.
- Before accepting, Pink sought permission from her 14-year-old daughter, Willow, joking she would not host "if you don't want me to do this." The ceremony will feature multiple costume changes and acrobatic moments.
- Though she previously considered starring in the Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Pink clarified she is not pursuing a full-time television hosting career, focusing instead on celebrating Broadway.
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Preparations underway for 79th Annual Tony Awards
NEW YORK (CBS, KYMA) - Preparations are underway at Radio City Music Hall ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Last month, the nominees were announced, with "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" leading the field as they each earned 12 nominations, including Best Musical. "The Balusters," "Giant," the Pulitzer Prize-winning show "Liberation," and "Little Bear Ridge Road" are all up for Best Play in a strong year for original theater. Singer Pink i…
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