Pink to Host 2026 Tony Awards

Pop star will emcee Broadway's biggest night at Radio City

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:00am

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A dynamic, abstract composition of bold, angular shapes in vibrant red, white, and black, conceptually representing the energy and prestige of the Tony Awards ceremony without any literal depictions.Pop superstar Pink's unconventional selection as host of Broadway's biggest night signals a shift towards attracting a wider, more mainstream audience.NYC Today

Pink, the three-time Grammy winner, will host the 79th Tony Awards on June 7, marking her first time emceeing the show and a rare pick with no Broadway credits. The ceremony will return to New York's Radio City Music Hall, with nominations due out on May 5.

Why it matters

The Tony Awards are Broadway's most prestigious honors, recognizing the best in theater. Pink's selection as host, despite having no prior experience on the Broadway stage, is an unconventional choice that signals the awards show's desire to attract a wider, more mainstream audience.

The details

In announcing her role as host, Pink joked on Instagram, "My first question was—don't you need to have been on Broadway for this?" The 79th Tony Awards ceremony will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

  • The Tony Awards ceremony will be held on June 7, 2026.
  • Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards will be announced on May 5, 2026.

The players

Pink

A three-time Grammy-winning pop star who has been selected to host the 79th Tony Awards, marking her first time emceeing the show and a rare pick with no Broadway credits.

Radio City Music Hall

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

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What they’re saying

“My first question was—don't you need to have been on Broadway for this?”

— Pink

The takeaway

Pink's selection as host of the 2026 Tony Awards signals the show's desire to attract a wider, more mainstream audience, breaking from tradition by choosing a pop star with no prior Broadway experience.