P!nk Named Host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards — 'The Honor of a Lifetime'

P!nk to Host the 79th Annual Tony Awards on June 7, 2026

NEW YORK — In a casting choice that has Broadway buzzing, Grammy Award-winning pop superstar P!nk has been officially announced as the host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards, set to air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Tony Awards Productions made the announcement on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, sending a jolt of star power through the Broadway community. P!nk, whose full name is Alecia Moore, is a lifelong theater fan who has spoken publicly for years about her admiration of Broadway.

"When I was asked to host the Tony Awards, my first question was — don't you need to have actually been on Broadway?" P!nk joked in a video announcement posted to her Instagram. "It is the honor of a lifetime. I have loved the theater since I was a little girl, and I cannot wait to celebrate the people who make it the most magical place on Earth."

A Lifelong Fan Takes Center Stage

P!nk, 46, is no stranger to high-energy, theatrical spectacles. Her world tours are renowned for their acrobatic performances, pyrotechnics, and dramatic storytelling — elements that lend themselves well to hosting a major live awards broadcast. But the Tony Awards mark her first time serving as master of ceremonies for a major televised ceremony.

Producers said they chose P!nk precisely because of her ability to hold a massive room, her genuine love for theater, and her capacity to bring in a broader television audience while still honoring the Broadway faithful.

"P!nk is a force of nature — and so is Broadway," said Tony Awards Productions co-chair Charlotte St. Martin in a statement. "She brings authenticity, humor, extraordinary talent, and a lifetime of love for the theater arts. The 79th Tonys are going to be unforgettable."

About the 79th Annual Tony Awards

The 79th Annual Tony Awards will recognize outstanding achievement in Broadway theater during the 2025–2026 season. The ceremony will air live from Radio City Music Hall — the Tonys' longtime home — on June 7, 2026.

This Broadway season has been widely celebrated as one of the strongest in years, featuring a wave of new musicals, groundbreaking revivals, and record-breaking box office performances, buoyed by renewed post-pandemic enthusiasm for live theater.

Nominations for the 79th Tonys are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, with eligible productions having run on Broadway through late May.

P!nk's Broadway Credentials

While P!nk has not appeared in a Broadway production herself, her connection to musical theater runs deep:

• Her "Beautiful Trauma World Tour" and "Summer Carnival Tour" drew widespread comparisons to Broadway-caliber production design.
• She has cited "Hamilton," "Hadestown," and "Sweeney Todd" among her favorite shows.
• Her daughter Willow has taken theater classes in New York, and P!nk has been photographed at numerous Broadway performances over the years.
• She has previously appeared in filmed musical projects, including voice acting in animated features.

The Tony Awards Legacy

The Tony Awards — formally known as the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre — have been presented annually since 1947. They are considered the highest honor in American theater.

Past hosts of the ceremony have included legends such as Hugh Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden, Kristin Chenoweth, and Billy Crystal, among many others.

With P!nk at the helm, producers are betting on a ceremony that blends Broadway tradition with pop culture spectacle — a combination that could drive some of the strongest TV ratings the Tonys have seen in years.

When and Where to Watch

• Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
• Venue: Radio City Music Hall, New York City
• Broadcast: Live on CBS and Paramount+
• Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

The New Dispensation will have full live coverage of the 79th Annual Tony Awards on June 7, 2026.