The 2026 Tony Awards are set to be a star-studded affair, celebrating the best of Broadway from the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This year’s ceremony, the 79th edition, promises a dynamic evening filled with awards, captivating live performances from artists like Queen Latifah, Whitney Leavitt, and Alex Newell, and will be hosted by the energetic Pink.
Key Award Predictions and Nominees
Anticipation is high for the Best Musical category, with many predicting a win for Schmigadoon!, a unique meta-musical that draws inspiration from an Apple TV+ series. The show centers on a couple finding themselves unexpectedly transported into a charming, alternate-universe town reminiscent of 1940s Broadway musicals. However, the Tony Awards are known for their surprising outcomes, and The Lost Boys, a pop-rock musical based on the popular 1980s vampire film, is also a strong contender.
Both Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys are leading the nomination race, each securing 12 nods. In the Best Play category, Liberation is a strong favorite. A win for this play would be significant, marking the first time since 2009 that a play by a woman has taken this prestigious award, and the first time since 1989 that an American woman has claimed the prize. Other notable contenders for Best Play include Giant, The Balusters, and Little Bear Ridge Road.
Daniel Radcliffe is also a prominent figure in the nominations, receiving a nod for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his compelling performance in Every Brilliant Thing.
Watching the Tony Awards 2026 Online
For those eager to catch the 2026 Tony Awards, streaming options are available both domestically and internationally. While direct free streaming isn’t offered, U.S. viewers can leverage free trial periods from various live TV streaming services to watch the ceremony without charge.
Services like YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV offer CBS, providing live access to the Tony Awards broadcast. Additionally, Paramount+ is an option, and a 30-day trial of Walmart+ can be obtained for just $1, granting access to the Paramount+ Essential package. With this deal, the awards ceremony will be available on-demand the day after the live broadcast.
For viewers outside their home country, using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help bypass geo-restrictions and access the live stream. A VPN allows you to connect to a server in a different location, making it appear as though you are browsing from that region.
Watching in the US
In the United States, the 2026 Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS. Cord-cutters can tune in through live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, which offers a 21-day free trial, and Hulu+Live TV. Paramount+ is another platform for streaming the event. A Premium subscription costs $13.99 per month, while the Essential plan at $8.99 per month allows on-demand viewing the following day.
As mentioned, a 30-day Walmart+ trial for $1 provides access to Paramount+ Essential, enabling on-demand viewing of the ceremony.
International Viewing
Unfortunately, for Broadway enthusiasts in the UK, the 2026 Tony Awards has not been scheduled for broadcast in the region. Viewers in the UK, Canada, or Australia traveling from the US can utilize a VPN to access the ceremony.
In Australia, the 2026 Tony Awards will be available to stream on Paramount+ and is scheduled to air live at 10 am AEST on Monday, June 8. Those outside Australia can use a VPN to access their local content library and watch the event.
2026 Tony Awards Nominees (Selected)
- The Lost Boys (12 nominations)
- Schmigadoon! (12 nominations)
- Ragtime (11 nominations)
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball (9 nominations)
- Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show (9 nominations)
- Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman (9 nominations)
- Every Brilliant Thing (2 nominations)
- Liberation (5 nominations)
Performers at the 2022 Tony Awards
- Queen Latifah
- Pink
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson
- Alex Newell
- Julianne Hough
- Whitney Leavitt
- Dylan Mulvaney
- Nikki M. James
- Josh Gad
- Andrew Rannells
- Rory O’Malley
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