Tony Awards 2026: How to watch Broadway’s biggest night with or without cable, including free options

Stretch out those jazz hands and dust off those tap shoes. It’s time for the 79th Tony Awards, which will take place tonight, Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Presented in partnership by the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League, the event celebrates excellence in Broadway theater. Here’s everything you need to know before you time-step your way to the television set. Where does the name “Tony” come from? The Tony Awards have been around since 1947. The event was named in honor of the late actress, producer, and director Antoinette Perry. During World War II, she cofounded the Theatre Wing of Allied Relief, a way for theater artists to give back to the armed forces. During the inaugural ceremony, Perry’s longtime collaborator and lover, Brock Pemberton, presented an award and called it a Tony. The nickname stuck and remains to this day. Who is hosting the 2026 Tony Awards? Audiences might be surprised to learn that pop star Pink is hosting this year’s Tony Awards. The “Raise Your Glass” singer has never performed on Broadway, but her songs are used in the hit shows Moulin Rouge and & Juliet. She is a big theater fan and cannot wait to emcee the event. Who’s nominated for a 2026 Tony Award? Two new musicals tied for the most nominations this year. The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! received 12 each. And Ragtime’s 11 nominations are nothing to be ashamed of either. Death of a Salesman, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Rocky Horror Show all received nine each. Familiar Hollywood faces were also bitten by the theatrical bug. This year, Daniel Radcliffe, John Lithgow, Carrie Coon, and Rose Byrne are nominated in acting categories. For a full list of nominees, click here. Who is performing at the 2026 Tony Awards? As is tradition, a number or medley from all the shows nominated for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical will be performed. Additionally, this year marks big anniversaries for a couple of well-loved and long-runni