How to watch Tony Awards 2025? Streaming details, explored

The Tony Awards are almost here, and whether you’ve had June 8 circled on your calendar for months or just heard the buzz rolling in, this year’s show is shaping up to be something special. It’s not just a celebration of Broadway. It’s a love letter to everything live theater stands for: presence, emotion, and connection.

And if we’re being honest, there’s nothing quite like it.

What makes the Tony Awards worth watching?

It’s more than red carpets and speeches. The award, officially named after Antoinette Perry, has been honoring Broadway’s best since 1947. That’s nearly eight decades of unforgettable performances, jaw-dropping debuts, and curtain calls that leave the whole room breathless.

Sure, it’s a trophy. But it’s also recognition of the sleepless nights, the relentless rehearsals, and the passion that goes into performing live, eight times a week. It’s where risks get rewarded, and the stories that move us most get the spotlight they deserve.

So, when is it happening, and who’s running the show this year?

Go ahead and block off your Sunday night. The 78th Annual Tony Awards are set for June 8, 2025, coming to you live from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in the heart of New York City. And the evening’s in good hands, hosting this year is Cynthia Erivo, a Tony winner, an Oscar nominee, and someone who doesn’t just step onstage, she commands it.

What’s happening on stage this year?

Expect a packed night. Musicals like Gypsy, Buena Vista Social Club, Maybe Happy Ending, and Death Becomes Her are among the top contenders. But one of the most talked-about moments? A 10-year reunion performance by the original Hamilton cast. Yes, including Lin-Manuel Miranda.

And it’s not just about the shows. Harvey Fierstein will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Celia Keenan-Bolger is being honored for her community work. It's the kind of balance that defines the Tonys, legacy, and new voices, side by side.

Where to watch the Tony Awards 2025 live

In the U.S.

If you’re tuning in from the States, you’ve got a couple of solid options:

CBS will broadcast the event live, starting at 8:00 PM ET.

Paramount+ with Showtime will also stream it in real-time.

If you’re using Paramount+ Essential, you’ll get access to the full show on-demand starting June 9.

The pre-show? Definitely worth your time

Before the curtain officially rises, there’s The Tony Awards: Act One, a pre-show hosted by Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry. It kicks off at 6:40 PM ET and streams for free on Pluto TV, under the Live Music channel. Expect early wins, backstage stories, and a warm-up for what’s to come.

Want the red carpet? You're covered.

If the fashion, interviews, and quiet pre-show jitters are more your thing, tune in early. Red carpet coverage starts at 4:00 PM ET and is streamed globally on Playbill’s official YouTube channel.

Watching the Tony Awards around the world

The Tonys might be a New York tradition, but Broadway fans are everywhere. Here’s how folks outside the U.S. can catch the show:

Australia: Streaming on Network Ten

Japan: Broadcasting via WOWOW, starting at 7:40 AM JST (June 9)

China: Available through CCTV4

Latin America: On air with Film&Arts in countries like Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile

New Zealand: Viewable through Sky Network

UK and Europe: There’s no confirmed live TV stream, but highlights and full clips will be uploaded to the official YouTube channel soon after.

Why the Tonys still hit differently

There’s something wild and beautiful about theater, no edits, no take-twos. Just people, a story, and a moment that disappears the second the curtain falls. The award reminds us of that magic. They give space to the voices that challenge, heal, and stir something real.

So, even if you’ve never sat in a Broadway seat, watching the Tonys is a way of tapping into that world. And if you have? You already know: it’s a feeling that lingers long after the lights come back on.