Ariana Deboz will host this year’s Tony Awards, organizers announced today.
Debussy, who this year won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg. History of the west side And he was nominated for a Tony in 2018 Summer: Donna’s summer musicalOn Sunday June 12, Tony hosts a live broadcast at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
“I’m going home,” Deboz said in a statement. “It is a great honor for me to celebrate 75 years of success in the theater, but especially all the members of this community who have worked so hard to put the lights on Broadway on once again. “It’s a dream come true and I’m happy to see you all on June 12”.
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Deboz played a major role in 2015 when he appeared in Lynn-Manuel Miranda’s film. hamilton As an original member of Off Broadway and Broadway productions. She reprized the role in the filmed version of Disney +. Her next projects include Sony Pictures They prepare a hunter; clays Apple and the space thriller ISS.
“The 75th Tony Awards ceremony is a great time for all of us in the theater community and we found Ariana the perfect host for this celebration,” said Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theater Wing, and Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League. “We can’t wait to see Ariana on stage on June 12 and she will surprise, inspire and uplift us.”
Jack Susman, CBS Executive Vice President of Specialty, Music, Live Events and Alternative Programming, said, “After the past two tough years, no one is better equipped to bring the theater community together for this important night that honors and shares. the best of Broadway.. The joy of a live performance has once again led to this extraordinarily talented artist. “
The 75th edition of the Tony Awards will air live on CBS at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Sunday, June 12, with live and on-demand streaming on Paramount +. Pre-promotion starts at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Paramount + only.
Hosts and more information about the Paramount + Prize Pre-Show will be announced at a later date. The Tony Award will be presented by the Broadway League and the American Theater Wing. Ricky Kirchner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers of White Cherry Entertainment. Weiss will serve as director.
Source: Deadline
