How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards: Streaming, Time, and Full Viewing Guide

When Are the 2025 Tony Awards?

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The event celebrates the best of Broadway's 2024–2025 season and will feature dazzling performances, emotional speeches, and plenty of star-studded moments.

What Time Do the Tony Awards Start?

The celebration unfolds in two parts:

• 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT – "The Tony Awards: Act One" Pre-Show
  A live, behind-the-scenes special featuring exclusive interviews and sneak peeks. This segment is hosted by Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry.

• 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT – The 78th Annual Tony Awards
  The main event, hosted this year by Cynthia Erivo, will be broadcast live nationwide.

Where to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards Live

Here are your viewing options depending on the segment:

✅ The Tony Awards: Act One (6:40 PM ET)

• Free to stream on Pluto TV via the "Live Music" channel.

• Accessible on smart TVs, mobile devices, or browsers.

• No subscription or sign-in required—just open Pluto TV and tune in.

✅ The Tony Awards Ceremony (8:00–11:00 PM ET)

• Watch live on CBS if you have a cable or satellite subscription.

• Stream live on Paramount+, but only if you're a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscriber.

• Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not get the live feed but can watch on-demand starting June 9.

Quick tip: To watch the full Tony Awards live online, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is the only streaming option.

How to Watch the Tony Awards Red Carpet

If you're in New York, tune into NY1 at 5:00 PM ET to see the red carpet arrivals live. National viewers can follow red carpet coverage on social media, especially Instagram, where outlets like @BroadwayWorld and @Playbill post real-time updates and interviews.

Who’s Presenting at the 2025 Tony Awards?

This year's presenter list reads like a who's-who of entertainment, including:

• Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lea Michele, Sara Bareilles, Samuel L. Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Kelli O’Hara, and more.

Plus, Brian Stokes Mitchell returns as the official show announcer.

2025 Tony Awards Nominations: What to Watch For

Leading the nominations are Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Buena Vista Social Club, each with 10 nominations. For Best Play, keep an eye on Purpose, which also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama this year.

Want to predict the winners? Download a printable ballot and prep for your Tony Awards watch party.

Recap: How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards

Whether you're watching for the performances, fashion, or emotional acceptance speeches, the 2025 Tony Awards promises to be a night to remember. Now that you know exactly how and where to watch the Tony Awards live, mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate Broadway's biggest stars on June 8!