The multi-talented singer and Academy Award winning actress Ariana DeBose is making her return for the third time, as she has been announced to be the host of the 2024 Tony Awards!
The 77th annual awards ceremony, celebrating the best of Broadway, is taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City on Sunday, June 16th. The Tony’s will be streamed live at 8:00pm ET on CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S..
This will mark DeBose’s third year in a row hosting this iconic night. DeBose, who was nominated for a Tony herself in 2018, said in a statement, “I couldn’t pass up the chance to host the Tonys one more time at Lincoln Center. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to create an incredible celebration of this season’s achievements on Broadway for our community and for everyone at home.”
This isn’t DeBose’s first time breaking ground. Her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, earned her an Oscar, making her the first openly queer Afro Latina to win an Academy Award.
Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing and Jason Laks, Interim President of the Broadway League, released a statement saying, “We are incredibly honored to welcome Tony Award-nominated actress Ariana DeBose as this year’s host for Broadway’s biggest night, taking place for the first time at the iconic Lincoln Center. Ariana’s unique sense of artistry, creativity and talent continues to elevate the show and captivate nominees and viewers alike.”
The 77th celebration will recognize all the award categories and honor the incredible artistry of the 2023-2024 season. The Tony Awards, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and have been broadcast on CBS since 1978. Nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 30th.
In addition to the awards ceremony, CBS and Pluto TV will once again partner to present The Tony Awards: Act One, a pre-show of live, exclusive content leading into The 77TH Annual Tony Awards.
For more information, visit www.tonyawards.com