Live Updates from the 79th Annual Tony Awards: Celebrating Broadway’s Best!
79th Annual Tony Awards: A Night of Celebration and Recognition at Radio City Music Hall
New York City, NY — The 79th Annual Tony Awards are in full swing at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, honoring the brightest stars and productions from the 2025-26 Broadway season. Fans and theater enthusiasts alike are tuning in for live updates as the ceremony unfolds, with the pre-show, The Tony Awards: Act One, streaming on PlutoTV until 8 p.m. ET. The main event will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ from 8 to 11 p.m. ET.
As the excitement builds, the night is not just about competitive awards; it also shines a spotlight on the exceptional contributions of individuals and organizations within the theater community. Earlier this month, the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were awarded to production manager Jake Bell, designer and creative director Kenn Lubin, theatre lawyer Loren Plotkin, and the 1/52 Project, which supports early-career designers from marginalized groups.
Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to former Lincoln Center Theater artistic director André Bishop, lighting designer Jules Fisher, and playwright/director James Lapine, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the arts. Music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her humanitarian efforts, while Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theatre teacher from Ellenwood, Georgia, was honored with the Excellence in Theatre Education Award. The American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin, was celebrated with the Regional Theatre Tony Award.
As the night progresses, anticipation builds for the announcement of the competitive awards. Categories include Best Musical, Best Play, and Best Performance awards across various roles.
Stay tuned for live updates on the winners as they are announced throughout the evening.
For those eager to experience the magic of Tony Award-winning shows, tickets are available through the New York Theatre Guide.
Winners Announced So Far:
- Best Musical: [Winner]
- Best Play: [Winner]
- Best Revival of a Play: [Winner]
- Best Revival of a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Direction of a Play: [Winner]
- Best Direction of a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Choreography: [Winner]
- Best Orchestrations: [Winner]
- Best Book of a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: [Winner]
- Best Scenic Design of a Play: [Winner]
- Best Scenic Design of a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Costume Design of a Play: [Winner]
- Best Costume Design of a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Lighting Design of a Play: [Winner]
- Best Lighting Design of a Musical: [Winner]
- Best Sound Design of a Play: [Winner]
- Best Sound Design of a Musical: [Winner]
As the evening continues, the energy in Radio City Music Hall is palpable, celebrating the resilience and creativity of the theater community. Stay with us for more updates and highlights from this unforgettable night!