Oscar winner Ariana DeBose will return to host the 77th Annual Tony Awards, marking her third consecutive year as host. Last year’s Tonys took place during the WGA strike and were carried out without a script. DeBose was more than up to that challenge, so handling the 2024 show should be much less stressful.
In addition to hosting, DeBose will choreograph the awards show’s opening number and serve as producer.
“I couldn’t pass up the chance to host the Tonys one more time at Lincoln Center. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to create an incredible celebration of this season’s achievements on Broadway for our community and for everyone at home,” said DeBose.
The 2024 Tony Awards nominees will be revealed on Tuesday, April 30.
“We are incredibly honored to welcome Tony Award-nominated actress Ariana DeBose as this year’s host for Broadway’s biggest night, taking place for the first time at the iconic Lincoln Center. Ariana’s unique sense of artistry, creativity, and talent continues to elevate the show and captivate nominees and viewers alike,” shared Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing and Jason Laks, interim president of the Broadway League.
The Tonys will take place on Sunday, June 16th at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The show will be broadcast on CBS at 5pm PT/8pm ET and stream live on Paramount+.
“The third time is definitely going to be a charm for a host who is as charming and insanely talented as Ariana DeBose!” said Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, executive producers for White Cherry Entertainment.
Ariana DeBose earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, as well as BAFTA, SAG, and Critics Choice awards, for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Next up, DeBose will be seen in Kraven the Hunter with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and Alessandro Nivola.
