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.

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.

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

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Robot love story Maybe Happy Ending and Black family drama Purpose had great nights at the 78th annual Tony Awards, which took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, respectively winning Best Musical and Best Play.

Theater lovers who watch the Tony Awards on television were treated to galvanizing musical performances, heartfelt speeches from winners like Cole Escola ("Oh, Mary!) and Sarah Snook (“The Picture of Dorian Gray” — and Jonathan Groff getting up close and personal with Keanu Reeves as the “Just In Time” nominee took his Bobby Darin act

Twenty-nine shows on Broadway received nominations this season. Winners were announced during the 78th Tony Awards on Sunday at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

Always a vision of timeless style, Brooke Shields turned heads in a bold crimson mini dress with a dramatic asymmetric neckline. The one-shoulder silhouette added architectural fl