โWickedโ star Cynthia Erivo is all set to host the Tony Awards later this year.
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ย โI am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honour,โ Erivo said in a statement.
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โI am looking forward to ushering the theatre 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.โ
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The British actress and singer has won a Grammy, Emmy and a Tony, as well as a Golden Globe, SAG Award and three Academy Award nominations.
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This season’s Tony Awards will take place on June 8 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall. They will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
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The awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
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โThrough performances on both stage and screen, Cynthia has extended the magic of musical theatre to millions of new fans around the globe โ and that is exactly the mission of the Tony Awards,โ said Heather Hitchens, president & CEO of the American Theater Wing and Jason Laks, president of The Broadway League.