Pink to Host 2026 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall

The pop star will make her debut as MC for the annual Broadway celebration on June 7.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:21pm

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A dynamic, abstract illustration featuring bold, jagged shapes in red, white, and black, capturing the high-energy spirit of the Tony Awards ceremony.The vibrant energy of Broadway's biggest night will be on full display as Pink takes the stage to host the 2026 Tony Awards.NYC Today

The Tony Awards have selected three-time Grammy winner Pink to host the 2026 ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7. The pop singer, known for her high-energy live performances, will make her debut as MC for the annual celebration of Broadway's best.

Why it matters

Bringing in a major pop star like Pink to host the Tonys is a strategic move to attract a wider television audience and boost viewership for the awards show, which honors the best of Broadway. Pink's reputation for electrifying stage shows could also help energize the telecast and draw more interest from casual viewers.

The details

Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, has not yet appeared on Broadway but is known for her acrobatic, ceiling-swinging live concerts. The three-time Grammy winner has had 15 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles. Tony Award executive producers Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall and Jack Sussman praised Pink as 'a fearless artist whose powerhouse voice, electrifying stage presence, and undeniable authenticity embody the very spirit of live performance and theatre.'

  • The 2026 Tony Awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on June 7, 2026.
  • Last year's Tony Awards telecast drew its largest broadcast audience in six years, with 4.85 million viewers tuning in to CBS.

The players

Pink

A three-time Grammy Award-winning pop singer known for her high-energy, acrobatic live performances. She will make her debut as host of the 2026 Tony Awards.

Raj Kapoor

One of the executive producers of the Tony Awards.

Sarah Levine Hall

One of the executive producers of the Tony Awards.

Jack Sussman

One of the executive producers of the Tony Awards.

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What they’re saying

“It is the honor of an entire lifetime to host a night celebrating the literal hardest working people in showbiz. Broadway has shaped my life and how I put my own shows together — it is a community that is supportive, and inclusive, and full of talent and love. These people give magic every single day, and I cannot wait to celebrate them with the entire world.”

— Pink

“Pink is a fearless artist whose powerhouse voice, electrifying stage presence, and undeniable authenticity embody the very spirit of live performance and theatre.”

— Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall, Jack Sussman, Tony Award Executive Producers

What’s next

The 2026 Tony Awards telecast will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on June 7, 2026, showcasing Pink's hosting debut and celebrating the best of Broadway.

The takeaway

Bringing in a major pop star like Pink to host the Tonys signals a strategic effort to attract a wider television audience and boost viewership for the annual Broadway awards show. Pink's reputation for high-energy, acrobatic live performances could also help energize the telecast and draw more casual viewers to celebrate the best of Broadway.