How to watch the 2022 Tony Awards
Broadway's biggest night is coming this Sunday. Between a nominee list filled with historic firsts and a slate of star-studded performances, you won't want to miss the Tony's 75th annual celebration. Keep reading to find out how to watch the 2022 Tony Awards live as it happens.
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The evening kicks off June 12 at 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. PDT) with the streaming-exclusive special, "The Tony Awards: Act One," hosted by Darren Criss and Julianne Hough. Available on Paramount+, the hour-long show will focus on awards and special performances.
Following "The Tony Awards: Act One," the 75th annual Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, will begin at 8 p.m. EDT (5 p.m. PDT). The show will be streamed live online on Paramount+.
Nominees for this year's Tonys include "A Strange Loop," "MJ: The Musical," "Skeleton Crew" and more. Keep reading to find out how to watch this year's Tony Awards.
When are the 2022 Tonys?
The 75th annual Tony Awards begin at 8 p.m. EDT (5 p.m. PDT) on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Paramount+ subscribers can tune in even earlier with "The Tony Awards: Act One," which will be available to stream at 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. PDT).
Where to watch the 2022 Tonys
This year's Tony Awards will air and stream simultaneously on CBS and Paramount+. Don't have access to CBS? Don't worry! Paramount+ offers a week-long free trial period, so now is the perfect time to sign up and watch the 2022 Tony awards totally free.
How to stream the 2022 Tonys
Paramount+ has two subscriber tiers available -- the $5 per month "Essential Plan," a budget-minded tier with ads, and the $10 per month "Premium Plan," which costs more but is ad-free. Paramount+ also offers a one-week free-trial period, so if you were thinking of trying the platform, you can tune into the Tonys risk-free.
Who is nominated at the 2022 Tony awards?
Best play nominees:
"Clyde's," Lynn Nottage
"Hangmen," Martin McDonagh
"The Lehman Trilogy," Stefano Massini and Ben Power
"The Minutes," Tracy Letts
"Skeleton Crew," Dominique Morisseau
Best musical nominees:
"Girl From the North Country"
"MJ"
"Mr. Saturday Night"
"Paradise Square"
"Six: The Musical"
"A Strange Loop"
Best revival of a play nominees:
"American Buffalo"
"for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf"
"How I Learned to Drive"
"Take Me Out"
"Trouble in Mind"
Best revival of a musical nominees:
"Caroline, or Change"
"Company"
"The Music Man"
Check out the full list of 2022 Tony nominees here.
Who is hosting this year's Tony awards?
Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose is set to host the 2022 Tony Awards.
Who is presenting at the 2022 Tony Awards?
This year's presenters include Danny Burstein, Len Cariou, Jessica Chastain, Lilli Cooper, Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Erivo, Raúl Esparza, Laurence Fishburne, Andrew Garfield, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson, Nathan Lane, Telly Leung, Judith Light, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bebe Neuwirth, Kelli O'Hara, Sarah Paulson, Billy Porter, Chita Rivera, Tony Shalhoub, Phillipa Soo, George Takei, Aaron Tveit and Adrienne Warren.
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