#2
Posted: 4/5/23 at 6:18pm
Personally I’d love a Rosie O’Donnell hosting return
i also think Jonathan Groff and lea Michele would make for a fun night
#4
Posted: 4/5/23 at 6:38pm
I think the move to United Palace in Washington Heights almost guarantees at least some involvement from Lin Manuel Miranda.
My performance predictions include The Lion King opening the telecast with the circle of life, as a celebration of their 25th anniversary on Broadway. I think there’s also a strong chance that Lea Michele performs a number from funny girl, even without being eligible.
My father (AIDS)
My sister (AIDS)
My uncle and my cousin and her best friend (AIDS, AIDS, AIDS)
The gays and the straights
And the white and the spades
#5
Posted: 4/5/23 at 6:58pm
Who is Tony? Who will be his host? 
It's called the Tonys!
I don't think it needs a host and I hope the performances are all filmed at their respective theaters because it always looks better that way. It's in my old neighborhood which is so exciting and will absolutely involve my former neighbor Lin Manuel Miranda. How exciting. 
#6
Posted: 4/5/23 at 7:05pm
Hahahahaha, love that, Sutton.
I absolutely think Lin should host this year because 1) it’s basically in his backyard, 2) he’s working on one of the eligible musicals this season, and 3) he’s seen a LOT of the other shows this season, including the long runners, so he can flout his incredible knowledge (and maybe spit a verse or two?) on a national stage.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
Updated On: 4/5/23 at 07:05 PM
#9
Posted: 4/5/23 at 8:54pm
Jinkx Monsoon
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert
Updated On: 4/7/23 at 08:54 PM
#10
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:10am
Beanie Feldstein
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#12
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:50am
He has said repeatedly he's not interested in hosting as he helped write the end of show raps for NPH and saw first hand how crazy it is for the host. Plus he'll most likely be a nominee this year.
#13
Posted: 4/6/23 at 11:26am
Jinkx Monsoon is such a great idea! But I believe she will still be touring, so its probably not an option.
Lin is the obvious choice. He's seen everything this season (I've spotted him twice, most recently at Dancin with Karen Olivo), and though I know he's said he doesn't want to take on the stress of a host...I am hoping that he is secretly preparing. Not only would he be great at it, he would bring in tons of viewers.
It could be fun if a bunch of the Schmigadoon cast co-hosted since their mostly all Broadway folks, and some have hosted before. Imagine Chenoweth, Cumming, DeBose, Burgess and Krakowski doing it together? But its highly doubtful CBS will want to promote a show on a different network.
Would Groban and Ashford take it on? They are the only musical stars on Broadway right now who I think could pull it off while also having the right name recognition to satisfy CBS's viewer requirements. It's a lot of work to do on top of a show, but has been done before
#14
Posted: 4/6/23 at 11:42am
I would LOVE Jinx Monsoon to host!! It’s very important right now as drag queens are under assault in this country. Or perhaps Dylan Mulvaney. Billy Porter? If not, I’d also love to see Rosie O’Donnell do it again. Are there any actual rumors of who might host?
#15
Posted: 4/6/23 at 11:50am
B212323 said: "Plus he'll most likely be a nominee this year."
Nominated for what? There's nowhere near enough new music in NYNY for it to be eligible for score.
#16
Posted: 4/6/23 at 11:55am
Broadway Flash said: "perhaps Dylan Mulvaney"
When was the last time a Tonys host never actually appeared on Broadway? It's only a matter of time for Mulvaney -- she's so talented and is building up a following -- but can't imagine the Tonys would put someone front & center whose main cred is very online TikTokers, who most of the general/ticketbuying public has still never heard of. Hosting the red carpet or a backstage cam would be a different story!
Jinkx could be a great cohost alongside someone else.
Still surprised CBS hasn't roped Colbert into hosting.
#17
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:00pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Broadway Flash said: "perhaps Dylan Mulvaney"
When was the last time a Tonys host never actually appeared on Broadway? It's only a matter of time for Mulvaney -- she's so talented and is building up a following -- but can't imagine the Tonys would put someone front & center whose main cred is very online TikTokers, who most of the general/ticketbuying public has still never heard of.Hosting the red carpet or a backstage cam would be a different story!
Still surprised CBS hasn't roped Colbert into hosting."
Hugh Jackman has mentioned that when he was asked to host for the first time in 2003, he was surprised because he at that point had never been on Broadway before (which obviously changed later that year with The Boy From Oz). I too am surprised Stephen Colbert hasn't hosted yet. I wonder if it's a case of CBS wanting their Tony hosts to avoid running into political territory.
#18
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:03pm
MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Would Groban and Ashford take it on? They are the only musical stars on Broadway right now who I think could pull it off while also having the right name recognition to satisfy CBS's viewer requirements."
I'd say Groban more than Ashford. The latter is still primarily a Broadway name. While she has been a series regular on a couple TV shows, I doubt a majority of mainstream audiences are even aware of who she is.
#19
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:20pm
Yes obviously Groban has more fame than Ashford outside the theater world. But they would host together. It's an immense commitment to rehearse and prepare for hosting duties on top of a Broadway performance schedule. This is why they often do co-hosts in this situation (ie: Cumming and Cheno) to lighten the load. Ashford's comedic abilities would work well for hosting and she and Groban could share the workload and have someone to bounce off of.
And Colbert has been asked for the past several years and always declined. It's a lot of work for a tiny amount of pay. Plus, you're basically guaranteed to be ripped apart by the internet no matter what happens. An award show host is an unenviable gig and has become a difficult position to fill across all awards shows. A lot of top talent has zero interest in doing it in today's climate.
#20
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:24pm
Theatrefanboy1 said: "Personally I’d love a Rosie O’Donnell hosting return.
Rosie O’Donnell. What is her current Q score in the entertainment industry. I don’t think she isn’t very well liked. The 90s are over.
Updated On: 4/6/23 at 12:24 PM
#21
Posted: 4/6/23 at 12:59pm
Actually the 90s are back since millennials are all grown up, and we’re currently seeing a lot of throwbacks to that era. I think Rosie is a great choice. I definitely grew up watching her.
#22
Posted: 4/6/23 at 1:49pm
Most nominees and likely winners won't want to host plus there's really no way you can rehearse for the Tonys doing shows 8x times a week. CBS will want a recognizable name - preferably a star from a CBS/Paramount series.
#23
Posted: 4/6/23 at 1:55pm
Isn't that why they added new songs? To qualify?
#24
Posted: 4/6/23 at 2:06pm
B212323 said: "Most nominees and likely winners won't want to host plus there's really no way you can rehearse for the Tonys doing shows 8x times a week.
Tell that to Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.
#25
Posted: 4/6/23 at 2:30pm
Also kristin chenoweth hosted when she was in On the twentieth century?
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