Breaking News: 70th Annual Tony Awards Will Return to the Beacon Theatre on June 12!

It's official! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the American Theatre Wing's 70th Annual Tony Awards will return to the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The Tony Awards will air on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, June 12, 2016 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT). The Tony Awards, which honors theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, was broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in 2011 and 2012. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

"The Beacon Theatre has been home to two unforgettable Tony Award telecasts, and our team knows exactly how to put on a great show there. We are delighted to bring the Tony Awards back to The Beacon for our 70th Anniversary on June 12th," said Heather Hitchens, President of the American Theatre Wing, and Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League.

The official eligibility cut-off date will now be Thursday, April 28, 2016, for all Broadway productions opening in the 2015-2016 season. Productions which meet all other eligibility requirements and open on or before the eligibility date are considered eligible for 2016 Tony Award nominations.

The Nominations for the 2016 Tony Awards will be announced live on Tuesday, May 3rd from the Paramount Hotel in New York City.

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