Pink to Host 79th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall

The pop star will emcee Broadway's biggest night despite never appearing on stage.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:01pm

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A minimalist, abstract illustration featuring a striking black silhouette of the iconic Tony Awards statuette set against a bold, high-contrast background of solid red and white shapes, conceptually representing the ceremony's efforts to appeal to a wider audience.The unconventional choice of pop star Pink to host Broadway's biggest night signals the Tony Awards' efforts to attract a new generation of theater fans.NYC Today

Pop singer Pink has been announced as the host for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Though the 46-year-old Grammy Award winner has never performed on Broadway, she is excited to host live theater's biggest award show.

Why it matters

The Tony Awards are considered the highest honor in American theater, and the selection of a non-Broadway performer as host is an unusual choice that signals the organizers' desire to attract a wider, more mainstream audience to the ceremony.

The details

Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is best known for her pop and rock music career, with hits like "Get the Party Started" and "So What." She has never appeared on a Broadway stage, but the Tony Awards producers believe her high-energy persona and global fame will bring a fresh perspective to the ceremony.

  • The 79th Tony Awards will take place on June 7, 2026 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The players

Pink

A 46-year-old Grammy Award-winning pop singer who has been selected to host the 79th annual Tony Awards, despite never having performed on Broadway.

Radio City Music Hall

The iconic New York City performance venue that will host the 79th Tony Awards ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“Though I've never had the honor of performing on a Broadway stage, I'm excited to bring my own style and energy to the Tony Awards and celebrate the incredible talent of the theater community.”

— Pink

What’s next

The Tony Awards nominations will be announced on May 1, 2026, two months before the ceremony.

The takeaway

The selection of a pop star like Pink to host the Tonys reflects the award show's efforts to attract a younger, more diverse audience to celebrate Broadway's finest, even if the host herself has no direct ties to the theater world.