Parsons that he was "flattered" when asked to take on the job, but didn't think it was a "great idea."
He said, "I got stomach cramps just when the thought was broached鈥� I just don't think I'd be good at it."
Instead, Tony Award winners , who currently stars in her Tony-nominated turn in On the Twentieth Century, and , who recently wrapped up his yearlong run in Cabaret, will host the June 7 ceremony.
Parsons will begin performances as God May 7 at Studio 54, where the new play by opens May 28. .
The Tonys will air June 7 on CBS live from Radio City Music Hall.
