Tony Awards Will Stay Live on CBS Through 2032; Date Set for 80th Annual Ceremony
Key Points:
- The Tony Awards have extended their broadcast partnership with CBS through 2032, continuing their live TV presence on the network since 1978.
- The date for the 80th Annual Tony Awards is set for June 13, 2027, marking nearly five decades of collaboration between CBS, The American Theatre Wing, and The Broadway League.
- Despite shifts in the TV landscape and other awards shows moving to streaming platforms, the Tonys will continue to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers, with on-demand availability following the live broadcast.
- The Tony Awards pre-show is already streamed exclusively on the ad-supported platform Tubi, reflecting a hybrid approach to broadcasting.
- Producers Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall, and Jack Sussman will lead the production of the 2027 ceremony, continuing their roles from the current year’s show.