The 78th Annual Tony Awards reunites Broadway smash hit cast for rare performance

The 78th Annual Tony Awards is set to air live on CBS Sunday, June 8 at 8/7c.

Those hoping to join in on the three-hour celebration can stream the awards live through Fubo, DirecTV or Paramount Plus—all three of which offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before committing to a paid subscription.

What is the Tony Awards?

For those unfamiliar with the annual event, the Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and was originally introduced in 1947 to help celebrate theatre professionals for their distinguished achievements on Broadway.

The Tony is one of the most sought-after awards in the entertainment industry and is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television.

Everything we know about the 2025 Tony Awards

This year’s awards ceremony is hosted by the talented Cynthia Erivo and filled with a star-studded lineup of guests, many of whom are presenting and others who are planning to participate in jaw-dropping performances.

One of the most anticipated performances this year calls for celebration as the original cast of the Broadway smash hit Hamilton reunites for a special tenth anniversary performance. Those participating in this unprecedented moment include Carleigh Bettiol, Andrew Chappelle, Ariana DeBose, Alysha Deslorieux, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Sydney James Harcourt and more.

The original cast of the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton” will reunite for the unprecedented performance at this year’s annual Tony Awards. Cast members reprising their roles for the upcoming performance include Carleigh Bettiol, Andrew Chappelle, Ariana DeBose and more.

Additional powerhouse performances from the casts of some of this season’s most cherished new musicals and revivals include Buena Vista Social Club, Dead Outlaw, Death Becomes Her, Floyd Collins, Gypsy, Maybe Happy Ending and much more.

Along with dazzling performances by the biggest names in the Broadway scene, several notable stars are set to present the awards this year including Aaron Tveit, Adam Lambert, Alex Winter, Allison Janney, Ariana DeBose, Ben Stiller, Keanu Reeves, Lea Michele, Oprah, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson and more.

How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards

Those interested in tuning in for an unforgettable night of Broadway celebration can stream the 78th Annual Tony Awards through Fubo, DirecTV or Paramount Plus.

All three streaming services offer free trials for new users to enjoy before committing to a paid subscription.

What is Fubo and DirecTV?

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What is Paramount Plus?

Paramount Plus is one of the most popular live streaming services on the market now. Through Paramount Plus, subscribers can access exclusive originals, movies and documentaries all in one place.

As of now, Paramount Plus offers two plans to new subscribers, and both come with a week-long free trial. The base plan, Paramount+ Essential starts at just $7.99 a month and includes exclusive originals, the ability to stream on up to three devices concurrently, access to CBS News 24/7, and access to select Showtime series. This plan is also ad-supported.

The Paramount+ with Showtime plan starts at just $12.99 a month and includes everything that comes with the Essential plan plus 4K content, downloadable movies and shows, and all of Showtime’s content. Those hoping to ditch ads can do so through this plan.