Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall and Jack Sussman will produce The 79th Annual Tony Awards this June, Tony Award Productions announced today.
Kapoor, a multiple Emmy winner for his live event work has earned him multiple Emmy Awards, joins the Tonys for the first time, while Emmy-winner Levine Hall and Sussman have a long history with the ceremony.
The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will return to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, broadcast live to both coasts on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ (8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT).
“The 79th Annual Tony Awards are in exceptional hands,” said Heather Hitchens, President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Jason Laks, President of the Broadway League. “With this team’s unmatched expertise in live events and bold creative vision, they will elevate the broadcast to new heights, building on last year’s record-breaking telecast while delivering a show that’s fresh, modern, and fully reflective of Broadway’s ever-evolving spirit.”
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In a joint statement, Kapoor, Levine Hall and Sussman said, “As former theater kids, stepping into the role of Executive Producers for the 79th Tony Awards is a tremendous honor. There’s nothing quite like capturing the magic of live theater on a global stage. Our team is committed to bringing audiences closer to the creativity, innovation, and heart that define Broadway.”
Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday, May 5.
Kapoor has been nominated for nine Emmy Awards, winning for The 96th Oscars (Outstanding Variety Special – Live) and Adele: One Night Only (Outstanding Variety Special – Pre-Recorded). Other TV credits include the most recent Academy Awards as well as the 12 most recent Grammys, among many others. Current projects include being both showrunner & executive producer for the 98th Academy Awards, the 68th Grammy and the 61st ACM Awards.
Levine Hall is a television producer and showrunner best known for her creative work in variety specials. Recent notable credits include the past three Academy Awards, nineteen Tony Awards, six Kennedy Center Honors, ten Super Bowl Halftime shows, the Emmy Awards, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, Christmas at Graceland, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Disney Legends Awards, Night of Too Many Stars, among many others.
The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. Kapoor and Levine Hall will serve as Co-Showrunners.