TONYs to Be Broadcast in 45 Countries

Tony Award Productions in association with CABLEready, a leading independent distributor of television programming for media outlets worldwide, will distribute the 64th Annual Tony Awards Telecast to 4 continents and over 45 countries around the globe.

The Tony Awards, hosted by Sean Hayes, will be broadcast live across the United States in HD, from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 13th, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). The 2010 Tony Awards are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Additionally, the Tony Awards will be available by the following international broadcasters:

* Australia - Broadcast Nationwide on the BIO Channel, available on Pay TV operator FOXTEL
* Canada - Available in Toronto, and in the Ontario Metropolitan Area on Sun TV
* Japan - Airing nationwide on NHK
* New Zealand - Airing nationwide on the Arts Channel, available on Pay TV operator SKY
* South America - Available across the continent on the Film & Arts Channel, also available on Cable and Satellite platforms everywhere
* Armed Forces Television - Available to the US Armed Forces stationed outside of the United States

The Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards are bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television.