Broadway’s brightest night will be elevated with lavish lounges and exquisite moments.
The world will watch the 79th Annual Tony Awards broadcast live on CBS on June 7 while special guests at Radio City Music Hall will experience the royal treatment. Starting backstage, Cunard is set to once again bring its legacy of glamour, storytelling and cultural enrichment as the official cruise partner.
This year, Cunard is partnering with Broadway actress and creative designer Krysta Rodriguez to curate the Cunard Green Room, a thoughtfully designed backstage sanctuary to the stars inspired by life on board the brand’s iconic fleet of ships, including the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2.
“Designing this space was about honoring both the energy of Broadway and the elegance of Cunard. I wanted it to feel like a true escape within the excitement of the night – somewhere intimate, warm and thoughtfully layered,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez led the creative vision for the space, transforming the room into something cinematic yet deeply intimate – where stars can step away from the spotlight while still feeling part of the spectacle. The room layers cues from Cunard’s design heritage with a theatrical sensibility.
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“We are thrilled to be the official cruise partner of the 79th Annual Tony Awards for the second year, deepening a partnership that celebrates excellence in live theater and the arts,” said Liz Fettes, Senior Vice President, Commercial North America. “Cunard’s on-board experience has long been defined by its world-class enriching cultural programming, from Broadway and West End performers to intimate conversations with leading artists. Bringing our distinctive experience to the 79th Annual Tony Awards feels like a natural extension of our legacy of bringing incredible experiences to our guests.”
Then, VIP attendees will get a taste of the same kind of magic before the show in the divine VIP lounge experience. DEWAR’S, the world’s most awarded Blended Scotch Whisky, and Baccarat, the Maison of French art de vivre, proudly announce their return with the revival of their iconic speakeasy experience for Broadway’s brightest stars. On Sunday, June 7, the two Houses will once again unite artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship through bespoke cocktails featuring DEWAR’S award-winning Double Double range, served in Baccarat crystal glassware.
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“For generations, Baccarat has illuminated the world’s most meaningful celebrations — and the Tony Awards, which honors the luminaries who transform performance into art, is exactly the kind of moment our Maison was made for,” said Baccarat North America CEO, Thais Roda. “Returning for a second year with DEWAR’S, our speakeasy experience reflects our belief that the finest celebrations deserve to be held in a space—and in crystal—worthy of the moment.”
The Baccarat and DEWAR’S speakeasy menu will showcase a trio of curated signature cocktails served as the official sips of the 2026 Tony Awards, including The Stage Door Canteen, a bright and citrus-forward cocktail layered with botanical and lemongrass notes served in the Baccarat Harcourt Eve, The Curtain Call, a rich yet vibrant serve blending blood orange, kirsch, and Dewar’s 21 Year Old Oloroso served in the Baccarat Massena Coupe, and The 21st Measure, an indulgent and bittersweet cocktail accented with Benedictine, chocolate mole bitters, and orange bitters served in the Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler and Baccarat x Usher Tumbler. Each cocktail highlights the award-winning DEWAR’S Double Double range, celebrated for its innovative four-stage aging process that creates exceptional smoothness and complexity. Presented in exquisite Baccarat crystal, the cocktails embody the spirit of spectacle, artistry, and celebration that defines Broadway’s biggest night.
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In celebration of Broadway’s biggest night, Baccarat and DEWAR’S are also shining a spotlight on New York City’s celebrated cocktail community by inviting leading mixologists to have two of the coveted spots on the Baccarat x DEWAR’S speakeasy menu. Bartenders from acclaimed New York establishments, Damiano Coren and Matthew Rankin, each presented an original cocktail concept, joining the signature serve created in partnership with Baccarat’s Beverage Director, Nada Nedoba. Select cocktails will also be available at participating bars before and after the Tony Awards, extending the spirit of the partnership beyond the stage and throughout New York City.
The Tony Awards on the stage will have an impressive line-up slated. Rachel Zegler, who will return to Broadway next Spring, will deliver a special tribute to A Chorus Line, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. will honor those we’ve lost this year with a moving performance of “Without You” from Rent, in honor of the show’s 30th anniversary.
This year’s spectacular opening number, featuring over 170 Broadway performers, is choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby and written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Mark Sonnenblick. Tim Murray and Isaac Josephthal serve as Creative Consultants.
Others set to present throughout the evening include Adrien Brody, Annette Bening, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Bernadette Peters, Billy Crystal, Bowen Yang, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carrie Coon, Cole Escola, Darren Criss, Jack O’Brien, Jeremy Pope, John Leguizamo, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kara Young, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Law Roach, Lena Waithe, Lily Rabe, Maya Rudolph, Megan Thee Stallion, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Scherzinger, Patrick Wilson, Paul Rudd, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Sarah Paulson, and Sting, with appearances by Afra Hines, Alan Wiggins, Alex Brightman, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Alijah Joseph, Allison E Miller, Allysa L Shorte, Ana Gasteyer, Anania Williams, André De Shields, Andres Quintero, Ann Harada, Anna Grace Barlow, Anneliese Kelly, Ashley Jenkins, Ayaan Diop, B Noel Thomas, Baby Byrne, Benjamin Pajak, Benjamin Crawford, Benjamin A Cherry, Boy Radio, Brad Oscar, Bradley Greer, Brandon Block, Brandon L Whitmore, Brian Flores, Briana R Carlson-Goodman, Bebe Nicole Simpson, Bryce Pinkham, Bryce Farris, Bryson Battle, Caleb Quezon, Cameron Loyal, Carissa Gaughran, Christiani Pitts, Clyde Alves, Colin Donnell, Colin Trudell, Constatine Rousouli, Darius Wright, Dava Huesca, David Jennings, Dean Maupin, Deandre S. Leatherbury, Deborah Cox, Delaney Franklin, Dominic Dorset, Donté Nadir Wilder, Dudney Joseph Jr., Eean Cochran, Eleanor Fishman, Ellie May Sennett, Emma Sofia, Frankie Grande, Garnet Williams, Ta’Nika Gibson, Grace Capeless, Hannah Cruz, Harvey Guillen, Henry Santos, Isabelle McCalla, Ivan Hernandez, Jacob K Watson, Jason Forbach, Jennifer Duka, Jennifer E Mollet, Jess LeProtto, Jim Parsons, John Riddle, John Clay, John P. Yi, John R Rapson, Jonathan Burke, Jordan Chin, Joshua Burrage, June Squibb, Junior LaBeija, Kaleigh Cronin, Kalyn West, Kayla D Pecchioni-Barkell, Kendall Grayson Stroud, Ken Ard, Kent D Overshown, Kerry Conte, Keven Quillon, Kimberly Immanuel, Kristina Leopold, Kya Azeen, Kyle Freeman, Larkin W Reilly, Lauralyn McClelland, Lauren Blackman, Layton Williams, Lea Michele, Leiomy, Sara Longthorne, Lorenzo Benet, Lyrica Blankfein, Maria Briggs, Maria Wirres, Marina Kondo, Marla Mindelle, Mason Olshavsky, Mateus L Cardoso, Matthew Scott, Maulik Pancholy, Max Clayton, McKenzie Kurtz, Melissa Barrera, Miguel A. Gil Bastardo, Miles McNicoll, Morgan Matayoshi, Nathan Lucrezio, Nicholas Barrington, Nicholas Barron, Nicholas Christopher, Nora Schell, Phumzile Sojola, Pierce Wheeler, Pierre Marais, Polanco Jones, Primo Thee Ballerino, Rebecca Petersen, Rheaume Crenshaw, Richard Riaz Yoder, Robert “Silk” Mason, Rodd Farhadi, Ryan Behan, Sam Tutty, Sara Chase, Sean Grandillo, Shaina Gehring, Shina Morris, Shoshana Bean, Sydney James Harcourt, Tara Lashan Clinkscales, Teddy Wilson Jr., “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Tess Marshall, Thomas P Nelis, William Cohen, Xavier Reyes, Zachary Downer, and more!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards hosted by music superstar and global icon P!NK, will broadcast live to both coasts on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+* (8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/5:00 – 8:00 PM PT).
*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
