2017 Tony Awards Host

[littlemouse921]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:35pm

Seeing as we're now in the new year, I was just curious to see if anyone had heard anything about prospective Tony hosts for this year?

I would personally love to see someone like Stephen Colbert do it, or even Laura Benanti would be a fun choice!

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:43pm

Colbert would make the most sense. My dream would be Susan Blackwell, but that would never happen. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to get Lin to do it, but doubt he'd do it.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:58pm

I could see James Corden coming back for the second year in a row. If not, I would love to see Stephen Colbert host.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:10pm

Josh Groban? 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:26pm

Or what about Taran Kilam?

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:27pm

Meryl Streep. And give her plenty of time to roast the Donald.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:34pm

Realistically, I expect Corden to return. If not him, then Colbert would be the next most likely choice. 

[ethan231h]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:19pm

LesWickedly said: "Colbert would make the most sense. My dream would be Susan Blackwell, but that would never happen. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to get Lin to do it, but doubt he'd do it.

 

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You don't even understand how badly i want Susan Blackwell to host. oh well....

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:56pm

I'd love to see two females host...ala Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. But for the Tonys maybe Laura Benanti and Kate McKinnon? Hmm. 

Updated On: 1/12/17 at 11:56 PM

[ethan231h]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:58pm

Hairspray0901 said: "Has a female ever hosted the Tony's before? 

 

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to name a few....Whoopi, Kristin Chenoweth (co-host), Julie Andrews, 

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:59pm

ethan231h said: "Hairspray0901 said: "Has a female ever hosted the Tony's before? 

 

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to name a few....Whoopi, Kristin Chenoweth (co-host), Julie Andrews, 

 

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I realize that now, I'm an idiot. Lol. Edited my post but guess not quick enough!

[OKBroadwayFan]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 12:34am

Interesting list:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tony_Awards_ceremonies

 

The first 8 Tony Awards broadcasted on TV (starting in 1967) had female hosts.   

Quick count shows 17 women; 13 men, and 13 duo/multiple hosts since 1967

 

 

[OKBroadwayFan]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 12:37am

Ok, my information may not be correct.  I went to look at the ceremony held in 1977.  This list shows Bea Arthur as the host, but the individual listing for that show has Tony Bennett.   

May need to go to Playbill Vault and check.

[rjm516]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 5:58am

I love all these suggestions! Corden was great and should repeat but I'd also love Benanti or Colbert. Really anyone but Fallon would be a-ok.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 8:23am

I don't think any NBC people would end up hosting the Tony awards, which is on CBS. So no to to Kate and jimmy. The difference with Taran is, he's not contracted with NBC anymore.

 

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 8:52am

I always thought David Hyde Pierce would be a good host.

[asmith0307]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 1:09pm

Doesn't Angela Lansbury hold the record for most number of times hosted?

 

EDIT: http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/history/facts/

Updated On: 1/13/17 at 01:09 PM

[little_sally]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 1:47pm

I would love to see Kroll and Mulaney host.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 3:23pm

little_sally said: "I would love to see Kroll and Mulaney host."

OMG, brilliant! That would be AMAZING!

Also, Corden's hosting announcement came out Feb. 2 last year, so hopefully we might know for sure in the coming weeks...

[The Josh]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 3:55pm

My money's on Colbert 

[EvanK]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 4:19pm

Let's get some Bianca Del Rio just because I think she's hilarious. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 4:24pm

Kroll and Mulaney for the win! They'd be insanely brilliant! 

[zainmax]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 5:16pm

I feel like Corden would want to host again, but CBS would want to now boost Colbert.

[Leaf Coneybear]

Posted: 1/13/17 at 5:32pm

little_sally said: "I would love to see Kroll and Mulaney host."
 

Omg that would be so awesome!! 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/7/17 at 1:49pm

Corden is wishy-washy in this interview, but seems to be leaning toward not hosting this year.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/James-Corden-Discusses-Likelihood-of-Hosting-2017-TONY-AWARDS-20170207

Still hoping that fate somehow puts Kroll and Mulaney on that stage...!