After years of anemic TV audiences, Sunday night’s Tony Awards delivered a significant ratings success for CBS, which televised the ceremony live from Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.

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Stars walk the red carpet at The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025 in New York City.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards on Sunday lured 4.85 million viewers to CBS, its largest broadcast audience in six years, according to Nielsen’s data. CBS said Monday the telecast — hosted by “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo — scored a 38% increase over last year’s 3.53 million viewers.

Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, this year’s ceremony highlighted powerful performances, unforgettable reunions, and landmark wins for Black creatives on Broadway.

Change is constant and change will come,” Takei, a frequent critic of Trump and the Republican Party, said in an interview.

Tony Awards are underway. Sunday began the pre-show on Pluto and was followed by the main telecast on CBS and Paramount+.

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