Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Tony Awards in June this year.

This marks Erivo's first ceremony, the winner of the Tony Award Color purplewhich also led to Emmy and Grammy Awards. Erivo was nominated for the Academy Awards at this year's Oscars evil.

“I am very proud and excited to receive this glorious honor,” Erivo said. “I look forward to the whole night of the night to celebrate the outstanding performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can attend the occasion.”

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Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theater Wing, said: “Through performances on stage and on-screen, Cynthia expands the magic of the musical theatre to millions of new fans around the world, and that’s exactly Tony The mission of the award.” Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League. "Her talent is contrary to gravity and boundaries and we are delighted to welcome her back to her home on Broadway, which will be a joyful and inspiring celebration of theatre art form. We hope that the audience will be ready to hop on their feet, crying joy. , maybe even get up and dance.”

“Cynthia is an amazing talent and deep in the theater community, we are honored to receive her Tony Award this year,” said Mackenzie Mitchell, vice president of CBS. “No doubt her natural creativity and charming presence, she will host an unforgettable evening that highlights the extraordinary achievements of this Broadway season.”

Ariana DeBose presided over the last three Tony Awards ceremony, including a scriptless 2023 ceremony in the American Writers Association strike.

The Tony Award nomination will be announced Thursday, May 1.