Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for third year in a row

It was announced on Wednesday that the star will return to host the upcoming 77th Annual Tony Awards on 16 June. "I couldn't pass up the chance to host the Tonys one more time at Lincoln Center. I'm excited to collaborate with the team to create an incredible celebration of this season's achievements on Broadway for our community and for everyone at home." The West Side Story star hosted the Tonys in 2022 and 2023 and was nominated for a Tony Award in 2018 for her performance in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.