Guide on Viewing the 2025 Tony Awards with Cynthia Erivo as the Host

Here's the spicy lowdown on this year's Tony Awards, set to light up your screens this Sunday! Brace yourself for a bone-crushing showdown at the New York's Radio City Music Hall, as Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "Purpose" aims to snatch the "Best Play" award from under comedian Cole Escola's raunchy "Oh, Mary!" Lions, tigers, and probably some bears might be oh so very close to reclaiming their thrones, as George Clooney delves into the battlefield for the "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role"!

Which brings us to the stunning musical trifecta of the season: "Maybe Happy Ending," "Buena Vista Social Club," and "Death Becomes Her" – these contenders have a collective 30 Tony nominations. Now that's what we call a triple threat! If "Maybe Happy Ending" manages to snag the trophy, it would certainly be a life-changing moment for the team behind this ambitious production.

This year's Broadway season has been a show-stopper, boasting stellar shows such as "John Proctor Is the Villain," "Dead Outlaw," "Real Women Have Curves: The Musical," and "Yellow Face." The curtains will rise for some talented actors, such as Darren Criss, Daniel Dae Kim, Mia Farrow, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Sadie Sink, Sarah Snook, Jeremy Jordan, Conrad Ricamora, and Bob Odenkirk. Let the games begin!

To add even more excitement to the mix, the cast of "Hamilton" will reunite for a 10th anniversary performance, and various musical nominees are set to perform their spirited numbers.

So, what's the best way to watch this Broadway ball? Criss – a first-time nominee this year – and Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will host a live pre-show, "The Tony Awards: Act One," starting at 3:40 p.m. Pacific on Pluto TV (just click on the "live music" channel).

The main ceremony kicks off at 5 p.m. Pacific, immediately after the pre-show. You can catch it on CBS or stream it for subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime. If you're merely a regular Paramount+ subscriber, you'll have to wait until the day after to watch it on-demand.

But fear not, cherries. Paramount+ is offering a seven-day free trial. If you decide to stick around after the trial, it costs $12.99 per month. For a more budget-friendly option, opt for the Paramount+ Essential plan without Showtime, which is priced at $7.99 per month.

If you wanna know more about Cynthia Erivo, the casting decisions leading to the Tony nominations, or this year's nominees, check out our other juicy tidbits!

Enrichment Insights

The following are the nominees for the 2022 Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Musical, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:

Best Play:
The Lehman Trilogy (Winner)
The Minutes
Skeleton Crew
The Skin of Our Teeth
Clyde's
Best Musical:
A Strange Loop (Winner)
Girl from the North Country
MJ
Mr. Saturday Night
Paradise Square
Six: The Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play:
Simon Russell Beale for The Lehman Trilogy (Winner)
Adam Godley for The Lehman Trilogy
Adrian Lester for The Lehman Trilogy
David Morse for How I Learned to Drive
Sam Rockwell for American Buffalo

In the realm of California's entertainment capital, Los Angeles, the spotlight will soon shine on the highly anticipated Tony Awards. This year's contenders include 'Maybe Happy Ending', a nominee for the 'Best Musical' category, setting the stage for a potential life-changing moment for its diligent production team.

The vibrant entertainment scene in California is thriving, with a plethora of shows like 'John Proctor Is the Villain', 'Real Women Have Curves: The Musical', and 'Yellow Face' gracing the stages of Broadway.

Tune in on Pluto TV to catch the live pre-show, "The Tony Awards: Act One," to delve deeper into the world of music, movies-and-tv, and entertainment, as the awards unfold.