Rachel Zegler and Leslie Odom Jr to perform at 2024 Tony Awards
The Tony Awards have announced a star-studded lineup of performers and presenters for their ceremony airing on Sunday 7 June, highlighting landmark anniversaries and upcoming Broadway shows.
This year’s Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by P!NK, will showcase performances from Rachel Zegler and Leslie Odom Jr among others, celebrating key theatrical milestones and contributions to Broadway. Rachel Zegler, set to return to Broadway next spring in Evita, will pay tribute to A Chorus Line’s 50th anniversary with a special performance.
Leslie Odom Jr, a Tony Award winner soon to lead Hamilton’s West End production, will honour those lost this year with “Without You” from Rent, marking the musical’s 30th anniversary.
The event’s opening number will feature over 170 Broadway performers and is choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby with lyrics and book by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Mark Sonnenblick. Tim Murray and Isaac Josephthal are also involved as creative consultants.
Other performances include all the nominated musicals and musical revivals such as Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), Ragtime, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball. The original cast of The Book of Mormon and a 30th anniversary celebration of Chicago are also featured.
This year’s presenters represent a broad spectrum of theatre and film talent, including Adrien Brody, Annette Bening, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Bernadette Peters, Billy Crystal, Neil Patrick Harris, Maya Rudolph, Paul Rudd, and Sting among many others.
The ceremony consolidates its status as a key moment in the theatre calendar, highlighting both new productions and milestones within the Broadway community. The full list of participants reflects the diverse and vibrant talent driving the industry forward.