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The 78th annual Tony Awards is set to dazzle audiences at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 8. This prestigious event will air live across the nation on CBS and will also be livestreamed on Paramount+ with Showtime.
This year, the ceremony will be hosted by the Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. With her charisma and talent, Erivo is sure to bring an exciting energy to the event, celebrating the best in Broadway theater.
Where to Watch the 78th Annual Tony Awards for Free
The 2025 Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS and will also be available for livestreaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. If you don’t have a Paramount+ subscription, you can sign up today and take advantage of a seven-day free trial.
Paramount+ offers a subscription for $12.99 per month (or $119.99 annually), which includes access to the Paramount+ streaming service, Showtime originals, and live CBS stations. Subscribers can enjoy a wide range of content, including popular TV shows, movies, NFL games, and 24-hour news coverage with CBSN.
To watch the 78th Tony Awards live, a subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime is necessary. For those with a Paramount+ Essential subscription, the awards ceremony will be available for viewing the following day, Monday, June 9.
Paramount+ can also be accessed as an add-on channel on Prime Video, providing even more flexibility for viewers.
The platform boasts a diverse library, including acclaimed originals, live sports, and a variety of channels such as BET, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and The Smithsonian Channel. Notable programs available on Paramount+ include Knuckles, Seal Team, The Family Stone, 1883, Ru-Paul’s Drag Race All Stars, Mayor of Kingstown, Criminal Minds: Evolution, Evil, and The Challenge: All Stars. Subscribers can also stream popular CBS shows like Ghosts, Survivor, and NCIS.
Paramount+ features a rich selection of music programs, documentaries, and specials, including How Music Got Free, From the Cradle to the Stage, Family Legacy, Queens of the Universe, and Behind the Music.
In addition to original series, musicals, and reality TV, Paramount+ subscribers can enjoy films like Bob Marley: One Love, Good Burger 2, Scream VI, Top Gun: Maverick, and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.
For those seeking additional options to watch the 2025 Tony Awards, local CBS stations can be accessed through streaming platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, both of which offer free trials. Other options include Hulu + Live TV, and ExpressVPN for those streaming outside of the U.S.
The show will feature captivating performances from the casts of Tony-nominated best musicals, including Buena Vista Social Club, Dead Outlaw, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Operation Mincemeat.
Additionally, audiences can look forward to a special 10-year reunion performance from the cast of Hamilton, along with tributes to the recipients of the 2025 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, including the celebrated actor and writer Harvey Fierstein.
Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending are leading the pack this year, each earning an impressive 10 nominations. As the excitement builds, viewers can prepare for a night filled with unforgettable performances and heartfelt moments, celebrating the magic of Broadway.
