After a historic year that included winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story, Ariana DeBoss will host the 75th Annual Tony Awards.
“I’m coming home! I’m so honored to celebrate 75 years of excellence in theatre, but more importantly every member of this community....
who poured themselves into making sure the lights of Broadway have the opportunity to shine brightly once again!” Ariana DeBose said.
She added, “This is a dream come true, and I’m excited to see you all on June 12th.”
DeBose herself is a former Tony nominee, having been nominated in 2018 for her role in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
The awards show will air live June 12 at 8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT on CBS and streamed live and on demand on Paramount+.
In addition, from 7-8 p.m. ET/4-5 p.m. PT, Paramount+ will feature more exclusive Tonys content.