How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards
Broadway 's unusually rich 2024–25 season comes to an end on Sunday, June 8, when the 202 Tony Awards get handed out at Radio City Music Hall. The nominations have been made, the in-depth profiles of nominees have been written, our predictions have been nervously lodged. Now there's nothing left but the cheering—and, of course, the singing and dancing.
The CBS broadcast on Sunday night will include musical performances by nine of this year's contenders: Best Musical nominees Dead Outlaw, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat and Buena Vista Social Club; and Best Musical Revival nominees Gypsy, Sunset Blvd., Floyd Collins and Pirates! The Penzance Musical. If that's not enough to sate your hunger for Broadway, there will also be numbers from Real Women Have Curves and Just in Time. But wait, there's more! The original cast of Hamilton is scheduled to take to the stage to commemorate the show's tenth anniversary on Broadway. The show is also sure to include some original numbers—including, we assume, at least one for this year's host, the wickedly talented Cynthia Erivo.
Here are six tips for watching the Tony Awards this year.
1. The Tony Awards will air live from coast to coast
Theater is all about the thrill of the live moment. But until recently, viewers who weren't in the Eastern Time Zone watched the Tony telecast hours after happened. In the age of social media, that kind of delay is increasingly old-fashioned. So CBS now broadcasts the three-hour main portion of the awards ceremony live and simultaneously from coast to coast, starting at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT and 5pm PT. The Tonys will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+. If you're recording it on DVR to watch later, remember that the telecast sometimes runs long.
2. The Tonys will be in two parts—and the first will not be on CBS
As has been the case for decades, not all of the 26 races will be included in the televised portion of the Tony ceremony. Many of the prizes will be handed out in the 80 minutes before the CBS telecast begins, including all eight design awards and probably those for book, choreography and orchestrations. The practice of splitting the Tonys into two parts always engenders a certain amount of grumbling from Broadway fans who consider it a slight to the categories in the non-CBS portion. In fact, though, this division is what permits the existence of most of those categories to begin with. (When the telecast included every award, there were only three categories for designers and orchestrators; now there are nine.)
3. …But you can stream the first 80 minutes live on Pluto TV (and you should!)
That first section of the Tony ceremony, called The Tony Awards: Act One, will be streamed live throughout the country in the "Pluto TV Celebrity" section of the free streaming service Pluto TV starting at 6:40pm ET/3:40pm PT. This part of the ceremony will be co-hosted by 2025 nominee Darren Criss and past winner Renée Elise Goldsberry. You'll want to make sure that you have Pluto TV installed in advance, because if you're a true theater lover, Act One is definitely worth watching. In addition to its competitive awards, it may include some of the honorary ones (such as the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement that is being given to Harvey Fierstein this year).
4. Watch it in a group if you can
Theater, even theater on TV or a streaming service, is best experienced as part of a crowd. Host a viewing party with friends so you can participate in the collective experience, or find a venue near you that is hosting a Tonys-themed event. If you want to combine viewing with charity, consider the watch parties at 54 Below (a fundraiser for the venue's valuable ticket subsidy program) or at Jack Doyle's (a benefit for Theater Resources Unlimited). Less expensive options include the annual watch party at the West Village's Stonewall Inn, hosted by Anthony Fett and Lavinia Draper, a Tony celebration at Brooklyn Art Haus and a rooftop party at 230 Fifth.
5. Follow along on social media
If you can't be part of an in-person audience, you can still be part of a virtual one. Theater Twitter goes nuts on Tony night, and tracking the community's reactions in real-time—the joy, the pain, the snark—can be part of the fun of the night. I'll be live-tweeting throughout the show from my own X account as well as from Time Out New York's main account. Join the party!
6. Brush up on the races before you watch
The musical numbers do their own work, but the parts of the ceremony devoted to actually giving out the awards is a lot more suspenseful—and thus a lot more entertaining—if you know who the main players are. Our complete list of Tony predictions includes thumbnail sketches of the races in every category.
7. Get into the spirit by watching the all-time best past Tony performances
The Tonys play an essential role in preserving Broadway history for future theater lovers to enjoy. Take advantage of that by luxuriating in our list of the 35 best Tony Awards performances of all time. Will any of this year's performances earn a place in this exalted company? We'll all find out together on Sunday. (And if you have a little extra time on your hands, check out this our auxiliary collection of quirkier clips.)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Tony's chocolate fans are just finding out how it's meant to be pronounced
One woman has shared her disbelief after she realised she's been saying the name of popular ethical chocolate brand Tony's wrong her whole life - and she's not the only one Strolling down the chocolate aisle, it's tough to overlook Tony's eye-catching wrappers that make it a firm favourite for many. Yet, despite the brand name emblazoned across each chocolate bar in unmissable letters, it seems a lot of us have been getting the name wrong. The Dutch confectionery company has won over Brits lately, not just for its delicious treats but also for its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Tony's mission is clear on their website: they aim to "end all forms of exploitation in the cocoa industry". However, a revelation has surfaced that we've been mispronouncing the brand's name all along. Phoebe, an interior design enthusiast who shares her updates online, recently had an epiphany about her own mispronunciation of the brand, which she felt turned her world upside down. On her @crafternoons TikTok page, Phoebe confessed: "I just realised it's not Tony's Choco-loney. It's Tony's Choco-lonely. I've been saying Tony's Chocoloney this whole time. Tony's Chocolonely. What?" She further questioned things in her video's caption, saying: "Please tell me I'm not the only one who's been getting this wrong. Tony's Chocolonely. Questioning who I really am at this point. Feels like my chocoholic status is a lie." To add to the mix-up, Tony's official account cheekily commented: "Loney... lonely... did we change it overnight... did we not...", adding a playful twist to the confusion. It seems that many fans of the chocolate brand have been left scratching their heads, unsure of its actual name. One person claimed: "No, I swear I did an assignment on this at uni about fair trade chocolate. It was Tony's Chocoloney - I think they just rebranded." Another individual shared the same theory, saying: "I SWEAR the name changed to lonely. It was defo Chocolony. No one can convince me otherwise." A third person even admitted to double-checking the name online, saying: "I just had to Google the name to make sure you weren't messing! I've called it choco-loney too." However, Tony's Chocolonely has since set the record straight in a blog post on their website. They clarified: "POV [point of view]: You've been saying our name wrong all this time. We're lone-ly, not loney." The company went on to explain the origins of their name, which dates back to 2003 when journalist Teun, also known as Tony, van de Keuken investigated human rights abuses in the cocoa industry on a Dutch TV show called Keuringsdienst van Waarde. The investigation, which focused on Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, uncovered a serious issue with illegal labour, including an estimated 1.56 million children working on cocoa farms. Tony's Chocolonely's name has been a point of confusion for many, but the company has finally put the record straight, confirming that it's always been Chocolonely, not Chocoloney. When his warnings about the scale of the issue fell on deaf ears, he took matters into his own hands. In 2005, he unveiled a range of chocolate bars crafted from ethically sourced cocoa beans. The company's website explains: "'Cause Tony is easier to pronounce than Teun, he decided to brand these bars 'Tony's Chocolonely' – a nod to Teun's lonely fight against exploitation in the cocoa industry."
Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Wales Online
You've been pronouncing Tony's chocolate wrong this whole time
You've been pronouncing Tony's chocolate wrong this whole time Tony's Chocolonely is a popular brand known for its ethical approach to chocolate - but it turns out people have no idea what the correct name is Have you been saying it wrong? (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) While browsing the chocolate section, it's difficult to overlook Tony's eye-catching packaging. The brand's vibrant and fun design makes it a favourite among many shoppers. However, despite the prominent display of the brand name on each bar, it seems a lot of people are unaware of the actual name of the brand. Tony's, a Dutch chocolate company, has gained popularity in the UK recently, largely due to its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. The company's mission, as stated on its website, is to "end all forms of exploitation in the cocoa industry". Yet, it appears that there's been a widespread mispronunciation of the brand's name. Phoebe, an online content creator focused on interior design, revealed her shock upon discovering she had been saying the brand's name incorrectly all along, feeling as though she had been living a "lie". On her @crafternoons TikTok account, Phoebe confessed: "I just realised it's not Tony's Choco-loney. It's Tony's Choco-lonely. I've been saying Tony's Chocoloney this whole time. Tony's Chocolonely. What?" Phoebe expressed her disbelief in the video's caption, writing: "Please tell me I'm not the only one who's been getting this wrong. Tony's Chocolonely. Questioning who I really am at this point. Feels like my chocoholic status is a lie." Article continues below Content cannot be displayed without consent In response, the official Tony's account playfully commented: "Loney.. lonely.. did we change it overnight.. did we not.." And it seems other chocolate enthusiasts were similarly puzzled. One individual remarked: "No, I swear I did an assignment on this at uni about fair trade chocolate. It was Tony's Chocoloney - I think they just rebranded." Another shared a similar sentiment: "I SWEAR the name changed to lonely. It was defo Chocolony. No one can convince me otherwise." A third person expressed their surprise: "I just had to google the name to make sure you weren't messing! I've called it choco- loney too." On their official blog, Tony's addressed the confusion by confirming that the correct name has always been Chocolonely. They posted: "POV [point of view]: You've been saying our name wrong all this time. We're lone-ly, not loney." They further explained the origin of their name, starting from 2003 when journalist Teun, also known as Tony, van de Keuken undertook an investigation into "human rights abuses in the cocoa industry on a Dutch TV show called Keuringsdienst van Waarde." Researching in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, they reportedly found the illegal labour problems in these countries to be quite severe. Their investigations claimed that 1.56 million children were illicitly working on cocoa farms. After discovering his concerns about industry issues were falling on deaf ears, he opted to set a precedent himself. In 2005, ethically sourced cocoa beans became the foundation of his chocolate bars. Article continues below The company's website provides some backstory: "'Cause Tony is easier to pronounce than Teun, he decided to brand these bars 'Tony's Chocolonely' – a nod to Teun's lonely fight against exploitation in the cocoa industry."
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Lewis Hamilton risks wrath of his beloved Roscoe after he is seen petting Chief Mouser Larry the Cat at meeting with PM
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR LEWIS HAMILTON has risked the wrath of his beloved dog Roscoe... after he was seen petting Larry the Cat. Formula One superstar Hamilton is well known to be a socially conscious person, and leads his Mission 44 project to support young people in their education. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Lewis Hamilton risked the wrath of his dog, Roscoe, after he was seen petting Larry the Cat Credit: Lauren Hurley 5 Hamilton said his 'heart stops' when he gets a message about his beloved pet pooch Credit: Instagram @roscoelovescoco 5 12-year-old Roscoe is often seen alongside Hamilton Credit: Instagram @lewishamilton 5 Hamilton's visit to Downing Street came for a meeting on education reform Credit: Crown Copyright To that end, the 40-year-old was seen in attendance at Downing Street earlier this week for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss education reform. During his visit, the seven-time F1 world champion took some time out from the meetings to introduce himself to Number 10's Chief Mouser, Larry. Larry has served in the role since 2011 after being adopted by then PM David Cameron. Born in 2007, the tabby is as old as Hamilton's F1 career when he started out with McLaren in the same year. READ MORE IN F1 MAX FUR-STAPPEN F1 stars' pets from driver with THIRTEEN cats to Insta dog and a REINDEER Taking to social media, the (un)official Larry the Cat account shared a photo of Hamilton petting the feline as he laid on his bed by a window. He captioned the post: "Thanks for the stroke. @LewisHamilton - love from the sleeping cat to the prancing horse x." It was a bit of a change of pace for Hamilton, who is usually seen alongside his French bulldog Roscoe. And one fan on social media was quick to point out: "If Roscoe ever sees this picture he will never forgive LH." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK However, Roscoe's most recent Instagram post showed him being given a tasty treat, showing Hamilton knows the way to the heart of man's best friend. Hamilton has not had the best interaction with cats in the past, revealing last year how he had black cats "thrown" at him. Lewis Hamilton's beloved dog Roscoe diagnosed with pneumonia as carer gives health update He also landed himself in trouble with animal rights activists in 2016 when he was seen playing with a tiger and jaguar during a visit to Mexico City's Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation. But most fans were loving the crossover of two British icons, with one saying: "Two legends in the same photo." A second said: "Oh what an honour! (For Lewis)." A third added: "Prime Minister Larry deigns to share some of his aura with Lewis. I respect that." Another joked: "Ahh I guess Lewis's demands to Sir Keir Starmer proved futile and Lewis went over Keir's head to the real power in Number 10." The Ferrari star admitted last month that he worries about his 12-year-old pooch following a recent battle he had with pneumonia. Hamilton said: "This is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who looks after him, my heart stops for a second. "Because I'm thinking, 'What's next?' But he's fine now, fortunately. He is doing well. 'I never felt like my voice was heard' - Lewis Hamilton on education reform Hamilton's appearance at Downing Street was for more than just saying hello to Larry the Cat, but in fact was down to his goal of pushing for education reform in the UK. On his visit, Hamilton said: "I struggled in school and never felt like my voice was heard, that's why I know first-hand that ensuring every student feels they belong in school is vital. "I'm grateful that, off the back of this meeting, the government has committed to working with Mission 44 to enact change focused on making the education system more inclusive. "I'm so proud of how far Mission 44 has come in such a short space of time and the opportunity we have to transform the lives of vulnerable students across the country." In a previous interview with the Sunday Times, Hamilton revealed: "When I was in my 20s, I had some really difficult phases. "I've struggled with mental health throughout my life. [I've had] depression. "From a very early age, when I was, like, 13. "I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. "The bullying. I had no one to talk to.' "He's 12 and a half years old, so he's an old boy and it's unusual for them to live that long." The duo have practically been inseparable for a decade, and even appear together on the front cover of a recent edition of Vogue. When quizzed on Roscoe's next appearance, Hamilton said: "I really want to take him to Silverstone, and particularly Monza, this year. "I plan to put him in a red cape and outfit. I was with him before Miami and he still wants to play. "He's still got that youthful spirit. But he does like to sleep a lot." Roscoe's trainer, Kirstin McMillan, nursed the vegan canine back to full fitness after he fell ill in April, as he was treated with medication and specialist acupuncture treatment. Meanwhile, Hamilton has been struggling to extract the best out of his Ferrari machinery, and - outside of a Sprint Race win - is yet to score a podium with the Scuderia after joining them over the winter. The Brit appeared close to tears during an interview with Sky Sports F1 after he finished P6 at the Spanish Grand Prix. He later showed his class by apologising for snapping at reporter Rachel Brooks. Hamilton will have a chance at redemption at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 15. 5
