2017 Tony Awards Host

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!

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

Or what about Taran Kilam?

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

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 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!

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.

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.

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 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...

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

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

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...!