Cunard named the official cruise partner of the 78th annual Tony Awards®
April 7, 2025 [Valencia, Calif.,]
The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
For 185 years Cunard has been the preferred mode of travel for iconic stars from the world of entertainment, making it a natural fit as this year’s official cruise partner. And from this fall from her new homeport in Miami, Queen Elizabeth will host a stellar line-up of Broadway and West End talent performing live on every voyage in the Caribbean.
“The Tony Awards are not only a celebration of the current Broadway season, but of the art of theatre and how it can be shared with new audiences all around the world,” said Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, President & CEO of the American Theater Wing. “Cunard’s commitment to offering world-class theatre experiences at sea make them the perfect partner as we ring in Broadway’s biggest night!”
“We are delighted to be the official cruise partner for the 2025 Tony Awards, in what’s already been an incredible year for theatre,” Liz Fettes, Senior Vice President, Commercial North America. “At Cunard we pride ourselves on bringing world class Broadway and West End talent and productions to our itineraries and have a long and revered history with the arts, welcoming iconic stars from the stage and screen throughout our 185 years. We look forward to celebrating the class of 2025 with a touch of British luxury.”
A limited number of tickets to the show are now on sale to the general public. Ticket prices begin at $595 for seats in the second and third mezzanines and are available for purchase at TonyAwards.com and Ticketmaster.com. There is a six ticket limit and all ticket sales are final (Ticketmaster services charges will apply).
Nominations for this year’s Tony Awards will be announced on Thursday, May 1.
The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, and White Cherry Entertainment. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers and showrunners for White Cherry Entertainment. Weiss will serve as director.
For additional information about Cunard cruises, please visit www.cunard.com.
About the Tony Awards
The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At The Broadway League, Kristin Caskey is Chair and Jason Laks is President. At the American Theatre Wing, Emilio Sosa is Chair and Heather A. Hitchens is President & CEO.
Sponsors for the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards include: City National Bank - the official bank of The Tony Awards; American Express - the official payments partner of The Tony Awards; Carnegie Mellon University - the first-ever, exclusive higher education partner; Baccarat - the official partner of the Tony Awards; Cunard - the official cruise partner of The Tony Awards; Dewar's - the official scotch whisky of The Tony Awards; Sofitel New York - the official hotel of The Tony Awards; Playbill; Rainbow Room - the official partner of the Tony Nominee Luncheon.
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About Cunard Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of operation. 2025 is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will be marked with several iconic land-based events and special Event Voyages. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, which entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally, with the brand now boasting four ships in simultaneous service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.