The 77th annual Tony Awards — recognizing the best in theater over the past year — airs this Sunday, June 16 starting at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on CBS.
Those without cable who want to watch the awards show as it airs can do so for free through either DirecTV Stream or FuboTV, each of which offer a free trial to new users. You can also watch the show through Paramount+, which offers a free trial.
The ceremony will be hosted once again by Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who is also serving as a producer for the show and is choreographing the opening number, according to Paramount.
Additionally, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Taraji P. Henson, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Anthony Ramos, Jeffrey Wright and more will present awards across the night, Paramount added.
The casts of Tony Award-nominated best musicals and revivals including “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Stereophonic,” “Suffs,” “The Outsiders,” “The Who’s Tommy,” and “Water for Elephants” will put on “showstopping performances,” Paramount said.
The awards show will be broadcast from the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in New York City.
How can I watch the 77th annual Tony Awards on CBS for free without cable?
Those without cable can watch the awards show for free through either DirecTV Stream or FuboTV, each of which offer a free trial to new users. You can also watch the Tony Awards with Paramount+, which offers a free trial.
What is DirecTV Stream?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports.
What is Paramount+?
Paramount+ is a streaming platform that allows users to “stream thousands of episodes, live sports & exclusive originals – all in one place. Access hundreds of iconic movies, from award-winning classics to hit releases.” It also features breaking news and live sports.
