The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! — Page 3

Death of a Salesman is winning everything too.

Yasss Jellicle Ball!

Alright - someone does it every year (and I'm happy to be that person if no one hasn't yet) - the pre-show was quite delightful. Titus and Laura were great. It was less than 40-minutes without commercials.

How - in a THREE HOUR BROADCAST - is there not room for these awards to be on the main televised show? The Special Awards all had lovely pre-recorded interviews - the speeches were wonderful - and the award doesn't lose it specialness. But give these folks their moment on the main program.

::rant over 'til next year: :)

JT2030 said: "Alright - someone does it every year (and I'm happy to be that person if no one hasn't yet) - the pre-show was quite delightful. Titus and Laura were great. It was less than 40-minutes without commercials.

How - in a THREE HOUR BROADCAST - is there not room for these awards to be on the main televised show? The Special Awards all had lovely pre-recorded interviews - the speeches were wonderful - and the award doesn't lose it specialness. But give these folks their moment on the main program.

::rant over 'til next year: :)"

It's the risk of people changing the channel. These awards are too niche for TV.

Mr. Wormwood said: "blaxx said: "JT2030 said: "Alright - someone does it every year (and I'm happy to be that person if no one hasn't yet) - the pre-show was quite delightful. Titus and Laura were great. It was less than 40-minutes without commercials.

How - in a THREE HOUR BROADCAST - is there not room for these awards to be on the main televised show? The Special Awards all had lovely pre-recorded interviews - the speeches were wonderful - and the award doesn't lose it specialness. But give these folks their moment on the main program.

::rant over 'til next year: :)"

It's the risk of people changing the channel. These awards are too niche for TV."

I don't disagree that is the thinking but it's real sily thinking. I could have understood that argument 20 years ago but at this point, no one is watching the Tonys besides the diehard fans. Maybe when it inevitably moves to streaming though, they just won't care and will just do a really long show."

No, you'd be surprised how many non-fans watch this just because Hollywood stars are on.

This is Too. Much. Fun!!

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "this opening number was a headache."

Imagine being so wrong

Great opening number

let's not forget how many people here questions her as host

Schmigadoon is performing first, which makes me doubt its Best Musical chances. Except for Moulin Rouge in 2021, no Best Musical winner has performed first in the 25 years I've been watching this show.

Updated On: 6/7/26 at 08:22 PM

Great comment on Vulture about the opening number name-checking women:

jason p. frank Updated Jun. 7, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT