Though a ticket to the 78th Annual Tony Awards on June 8 may be hard to score, there's no shortage of celebrations around New York City you can attend, whether it's in your friend's living room, or at a swanky Midtown bar. With all the love for theatre around the city, you're bound to stumble into any establishment possessing wall-mounted televisions and find the channel tuned to CBS for the big event. But if you want to plan ahead, here are some Tonys watch parties being held around town this Sunday. RSVPs are required for all of these parties so be sure to put your name down quickly.
The Dickens (hosted by The Drama League!)
Hosted by The Drama League is putting on their own Tony Awards watch party at Midtown's (just a few blocks away from all the action at Radio City!). The party will offer happy hour beverages (and a free drink to any alumni of The Drama League's Directors Project), Tony ballots, and games with prizes including merch, hotel stays, and tickets to Broadway shows. All are welcome. Alumni are advised to RSVP in advance for access to the VIP section. Click for more information.
Seth Rudetsky's 5th Annual Watch Party
Beloved Broadway personality and Sirius/XM On Broadway host Seth Rudetsky will once again host his very own watch party at the Triad Theater on the Upper West Side. The evening will include prizes, voting ballots, and more. Best of all, a livestream option is available for those out of town wanting in on the fun. For those attending in-person, there is a two drink minimum at the venue. To purchase a ticket, visit
54 Below's Benefit Viewing Party
One of the Broadway community's favorite cabaret venues, 54 Below, will host a viewing party, put together by one of the presenters of the Tonys, The American Theatre Wing. A portion of proceeds from the evening will go towards 54 Below's Ticket Subsidy program, which increases financial accessibility for events at the venue. A tax-deductible donation will include your ticket and a specially curated three-course meal, paired with a glass of wine. Macon Prickett will host the evening, which will provide guests with ballots for their predictions, offering a chance to win prizes, as well as commercial break mini-games, and more. For tickets and more information, visit
Cocktail Countdown at the Capital Grille
This pre-party located just steps from Radio City promises a luxurious, star-studded experience that will have you feeling like you're a VIP at the Tony Awards. From 4 PM to 6 PM, guests can "sip, snack, and schmooze," with an open bar, gourmet bites, and surprise appearances from Broadway stars and nominees. A VIP ticket includes meet-and-greet photo opportunities with the special guests. For tickets and more information, visit
Oh, Tony!
With a title paying homage to Cole Escola's Best Play-nominated Oh, Mary!, you know it's going to be a good time. Held at Crystal Lake Brooklyn, hosts Orli Matlow and Schuyler Robinson will lead an evening with ballots, a costume contest, and even some medley performances. For tickets and more information, visit
Ben Cameron's Green Room 42 Watch Party
Hosted by Wicked original cast member Ben Cameron, the evening will provide guests with trivia, games, and good food, all at a great ticket price ranging from just $17鈥�$37. For tickets and more information, visit
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU)'s Tony Party Fundraiser
Held at Jack Doyle's in Midtown, this watch party will benefit the organization that helps producers. A non-TRU member ticket priced at $90 will grant guests access to a buffet dinner including appetizer platters and a drink, and a chance to enter the Tony Pool鈥攚hich boasts prizes like tickets to see Buena Vista Social Club and Operation Mincement on Broadway. Attendees will include producers for Tony-nominated shows (including Dead Outlaw, Just in Time, and many more) so guests can directly cheer on and congratulate them for their big wins. For tickets and more information, visit
Nominations for the Tonys' competitive categories were revealed May 1, with Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending sharing the distinction of being the most nominated shows of the season, each earning 10 nods. See the full list of nominees here.
Winners will be named at The 78th Annual Tony Awards, set to broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall June 8, beginning at 8 PM ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Wicked film star and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo will host the evening.
Darren Criss, a 2025 Tony nominee for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending, and Hamilton Tony winner Goldsberry will host The Tony Awards: Act One, the live pre-show preceding the 78th Annual Tony Awards. The Tony Awards: Act One will be available to viewers for free on Pluto TV beginning June 8 at 6:40 PM and continuing until 8 PM.
The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, and White Cherry Entertainment. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers and showrunners for White Cherry Entertainment. Weiss will serve as director.
The American Theatre Wing鈥檚 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At the Broadway League, Kristin Caskey is chair, and Jason Laks is president. At the American Theatre Wing, Emilio Sosa is chair, and Heather Hitchens is president and CEO.
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