How to watch the Tony Awards: Live stream 2024 ceremony
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The Tony Awards are back for the 77th time this Sunday, and Ariana DeBose also returns to host the ceremony for the third year in a row. We’ll show you everything you need to know about how to watch the Tony Awards, including cable and live streaming options.
Each year, the Tony Awards recognize the best that Broadway has to offer. In addition to the many awards handed out throughout the night, the ceremony is usually filled with performances from several of the musicals currently playing on Broadway. There’s also typically a stellar opening performance, which has only been bolstered by the hosting duties of Academy Award-winning triple threat DeBose. This year’s top nominees include Hell’s Kitchen, The Outsiders, and the Merrily We Roll Along revival.
Keep reading to learn how to tune into the Tony Awards this year, whether you’re an avid Broadway fan or just looking to see what DeBose cooks up.
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How to watch the Tony Awards in the US
The Tony Awards will air on CBS on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Those without cable can live stream the show via Paramount+. In order to watch the channel live, you’ll need to subscribe to the Paramount+ with Showtime tier for $11.99 a month. New users can try the service for free for one week. In addition to the entirety of the Paramount+ on-demand catalog, you can access your favorite CBS shows live with this subscription level.
Paramount Plus with Showtime Monthly Plan (ad-free)
Paramount Plus offers a huge library of on-demand content from Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and MTV. The Premium Plan also includes Showtime and live CBS streaming. It costs $12 a month or $120 a year
How to watch the Tony Awards from anywhere
If you’ll be traveling away from home when the Tony Awards air, you can still tune into your subscriptions via VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow you to change your device’s virtual location so that you can keep up with your usual website and apps from anywhere. This option will work best for Americans who are traveling abroad since the service we’ve outlined today requires a US form of payment. The same goes for the Australian version of Paramount Plus. Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN, a tried-and-true option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for full details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
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How to watch the Tony Awards with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
- Install it on the device you’re planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US/Australian location.
- Sign up for a Paramount+ account if you don’t already have one.
- Enjoy the show!
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Lillian Brown is a Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 and focuses on ‘how to watch’ guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.
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