The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! — Page 13

I had to look her up- she's the wife of Stephen Schwartzman, CEO of Blackstone. That's broadway - where even the wife of a billionaire has someone take a chance on her! We can all dream.

PipingHotPiccolo said: "I enjoyed Schmigadoon though I have no idea who this woman speaking after Lorne Michaels is and it feels like a pretty weak finish to a weak season, though I'm not sure what other show really deserved it more aside from Two Strangers (which goes home emptyhanded? That seems wrong).

Only six minutes over. Bring back PINK next year."

That woman is Christine Schwarzman whose husband is the CEO of Blackstone. They are somewhat controversial for their support of Trump, or at least he is.

It was a great telecast considering how bad the new musicals were.

Pink can host whenever she wants. She was fabulous and clearly loves Broadway –– and it didn't feel like she was making the evening about herself, unlike when K*vin Sp*cey hosted as part of his Emmy campaign for House of Cards.

I thought Titanique, Two Strangers, and Rocky Horror did not come across well on TV.

I wish Oedipus and Cats got some more love.

Please, please let next season be better for musicals.

Updated On: 6/7/26 at 11:19 PM

TheatreFan4 said: "I feel like for a show to be worthy of Best Revival there's an imperative to not just be an inferior version of the original production which from all I hear about Ragtime is that is all this production is."

This was absolutely not an inferior version. The original production had all kinds of vivid ideas that were, however, not carried out in any coherent manner. That production was a distraction to the sublime material. This revival struck gold by getting out of the way.

I will make this short and sweet. I loved Pink and was surprised how well she did in the Chicago number. It says something about the musicals this year when Book of Mormon was my favorite number. I love Caissie Levy (met her in Disneyworld) and glad she won tonight.

My fellow thespians and theatre lovers, raise your glass to a phenomenal performance from one of the more exciting Tony hosts we’ve had in recent years.



Alecia -

You got the party started from the very first downbeat. Just like fire, you lit up this Midtown funhouse, and just like a pill, you helped alleviate what was a lackluster Broadway season, especially in the musical department. It felt like true love, and we could almost feel the glitter in the air.

Who knew you had this in you? We certainly didn’t, but your looks, charisma, charm, and powerful voice made our big night one for the books. Try to understand how much this means to all of us, especially your daughter.

There were a few sound and technical issues with the telecast that were beyond your control… so what? You were able to swim right through them like a seasoned pro. There you go!

This was a top notch job for a first-time host, and though that may be all we know so far, please don’t leave us. Hopefully when the Tonys switch platforms next year, we really hope we haven’t blown you one last kiss. Just give us a reason you want to return and we’ll be fully on board.

You painted the town P!nk, and you were — back then as now — f**kin’ perfect. Party hard all night and don’t stay sober for long!

Updated On: 6/7/26 at 11:30 PM

EDSOSLO858 said: "raise your glass to a phenomenal performance"

I agree. She was ****ing perfect!

Ensemble1728379893 said: "Surprised they did not use the original logo, if something screams Broadway is the ACL original poster.That is iconic. Whoever decided on those ugly, vulgar letters should be fired."



I honestly was expecting something a bit more exciting. She sang the song well but it would have been nice to have seen a bigger production number. JMO

Alexander Lamar said: "Leslie’s stylist hates him"

I thought Leslie looked good. That suit on Joshua Henry on the other hand...(a deserved winner, though, and he gave a lovely speech).

Updated On: 6/7/26 at 11:43 PM

EDSOSLO858 said: "Bonus points for everyone who caught all my P!nk song references in my rave for her."

Actually, I initially only scanned your post. I see you incorporated my lame attempt at humor and many more. Well done, sincerely! Don't let me get me too cocky.

Updated On: 6/7/26 at 11:47 PM

Some other pleasant surprises throughout the night that caught my eye:

• Seeing the whole opening number after hearing the demo was mind-blowing. Kudos Megan Thee Stallion for spitting a Broadway season-adjacent verse in her Zidler attire.
• The Neil Patrick Harris PADDINGTON teaser. All but assures its arrival on Broadway sometime next season, if not its exact timeframe or house just yet.
• Willow looked absolutely gorgeous tonight. I look forward to following her throughout her career.
• Michael James Scott, though, had the princess track of the night. How gracious that the Tony telecast let him run through the BOM mud hut just to shout, "I have maggots in my scrotum!"
• Not only did Nathan Lane accept the best revival of a play award for SALESMAN, I didn't see a trace of Rudin in sight, at least not on that stage. Good.
• The guitar player during Leslie Odom Jr.'s "Without You" was sneaky good, and I'm almost ashamed to say I was watching him for a lot of those few minutes.
• The beauty in silence — I could feel the room hold its collective breath specifically when the New Rochelle elite, Negroes, and immigrants collided in the middle of the RAGTIME performance, as well as when Michael is first smitten with Star during THE LOST BOYS.
• Speaking of THE LOST BOYS, Ali ending with "Thank you Radio City!" was a nice touch. (Live, it's "Thank you Santa Carla!" ) His featured actor win was the shocker of the night.
• The orchestra greeting Billy Crystal with a selection from MR. SATURDAY NIGHT. Don't get me started...!
• We've got a first preview date for Crystal's new solo show 860 - P!nk revealed it's October 1.

Updated On: 6/8/26 at 12:01 AM