The Tony Awards aren’t going to miss their shot at celebrating the megahit musical “Hamilton!”
“Hamilton’s” original cast will perform on the Tony Awards coming up Sunday, June 8 to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary.
Stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Philippa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Okieriete Onaodowan will reprise the roles that earned the show a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations in 2016.
Miranda and fellow castmates took home 11 awards that year.
And that’s not all. According to a press release from Paramount + and CBS Entertainment, the show went on to receive a Grammy, an Olivier Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
It also garnered an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
And its original Broadway cast recording became the first in history to be certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America.
2025 Tonys Feature Epic Performances
And “Hamilton” won’t be the only one stealing the show during the Tonys.
According to a press release, th e 78th annual awards will feature performances from the casts of some of this season’s most celebrated new musicals and revivals including: “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Dead Outlaw,” “Death Becomes Her,” “Floyd Collins,” “Gypsy,” “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,” “Pirates! The Penzance Musical,” “Sunset Blvd.,” “Just in Time” and “Real Women Have Curves,” along with a special appearance by the 2019 Tony Honor Recipient, Broadway Inspirational Voices.
“Death Becomes Her,: “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Buena Vista Social Club” each racked up ten nominations this year.
Tony Host Cynthia Erivo Will Bring Wicked Energy to the Stage
This year’s Tonys are being hosted by “Wicked” superstar Cynthia Erivo at Radio City Music Hall.
In a press release, Erivo said, ““I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor. I am looking forward to ushering the theater community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”
CBS has no doubt she will not only rise to the occasion, but defy gravity. “Cynthia is a remarkable talent and with her deep roots in the theater community, we are honored to have her host this year’s Tony Awards on CBS,” said Mackenzie Mitchell, vice president of specials at CBS. “With her innate creativity and captivating presence, there is no doubt she will deliver an unforgettable evening highlighting the extraordinary achievements of this Broadway season.”
How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards
You can catch the 78th Annual Tony Awards live from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 8 at 8:00p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+
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2025 Tony Awards Gear Up for Epic Performances