James Corden is heading back to Broadway. The host of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” will host The 73rd Tony Awards, live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 9 on CBS. Corden will host for a second time having hosted in 2016.
The nominations for the 2019 Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 30.
“James is not only an incredible talent – but he is a veteran of the stage and has a true passion for Broadway,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League, and Heather Hitchens, President of the American Theatre Wing. “We cannot wait to see what he has in store for us this year at the Tony Awards!”
“Hilarious. Insanely talented. Musical savant. Brilliantly unpredictable. James Corden!” said executive producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss.
James Corden is an Emmy Award-winning, multifaceted performer, host, writer, and producer with accomplishments that span television, theater, film, and comedy. Individually, Corden has won seven Emmy Awards, for his work on “The Late Late Show,” “Carpool Karaoke” series for Apple Music, and “The 70th Annual Tony Awards.”
The Tony Awards, which honors theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been broadcast on CBS since 1978.
Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment will return as executive producers. Weiss will also serve as director for the 20th consecutive year. Ben Winston is a producer.
