Jack Sussman, Sarah Levine Hall and frequent Oscars producer Raj Kapoor will serve as the producers of the 79th Annual Tony Awards. As previously reported, the ceremony returns to Radio City Music Hall on June 7.
“The 79th Annual Tony Awards are in exceptional hands,” said Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League, in a joint statement. “With this team’s unmatched expertise in live events and bold creative vision, they will elevate the broadcast to new heights.”
Emmy Award winner Hall and Emmy nominee Sussman have a long history with the Tonys. Hall has produced 19 broadcasts, as well as the special ceremony “The Tonys Present: Broadway’s Back!” and many other variety shows and specials.
As executive vice president of specials, music and live events at CBS Entertainment, Sussman oversaw the network’s productions of the Tony Awards for over 20 years. In 2024, he stepped down from CBS to executive produce the Tony Awards and Kennedy Center Honors.
Kapoor is the Emmy-winning producer of “The Little Mermaid Live!,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” and “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.” He has also produced nine Academy Awards telecasts and 12 Grammy Awards shows.
“As former theater kids, stepping into the role of executive producers for the 79th Tony Awards is a tremendous honor,” said Hall, Sussman and Kapoor in a joint statement. “Our team is committed to bringing audiences closer to the creativity, innovation and heart that define Broadway.”
The Tony Awards will air live on CBS on both coasts. Paramount+ premium subscribers will also be able to stream the event live on Paramount+. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to the special the next day.
The cut-off date for Tony eligibility for the 2025-2026 season is April 26. Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards will be announced on May 5.
Information on hosts and other details of the ceremony are still to be announced.
The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Sponsors for the 2026 Tony Awards include City National Bank, Carnegie Mellon University, Baccarat, Cunard, Dewar’s, Sofitel New York, Playbill and the Rainbow Room.
Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled the name Raj Kapoor in the headline and photo caption. This has been corrected.
