Billy Crystal arrived at the 79th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sunday, June 7, 2026, joining Broadway’s biggest night as one of the ceremony’s star-studded presenters. The legendary comedian and actor walked the red carpet ahead of the live broadcast, which was hosted by pop superstar P!nk and featured performances from seven nominated musicals.
Crystal was among an impressive lineup of presenters announced for the 2026 ceremony, alongside Oscar winners Adrien Brody and Ariana DeBose, Grammy winners Megan Thee Stallion and Sting, and fellow “Saturday Night Live” alums including Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Past Tony winners Ben Platt, Bernadette Peters, Cole Escola, Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth, and Nicole Scherzinger also took the stage to present awards.
The ceremony celebrated Broadway’s best with special tributes, including Leslie Odom Jr. performing “Without You” from “Rent” to mark the musical’s 30th anniversary, and Rachel Zegler participating in a special tribute to “A Chorus Line” for its 50th anniversary. The evening recognized achievements across all major categories, with performances by cast members from this year’s nominated productions.
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Billy Crystal arrives at 2026 Tony Awards in New York
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- The Boston Globe — confirmed Billy Crystal attended the 79th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and listed him among the presenters
- Deadline — reported Billy Crystal’s red carpet appearance at the 79th Annual Tony Awards
- New York Theatre Guide — announced Billy Crystal as one of the 2026 Tony Awards presenters
- E! News — covered Billy Crystal’s attendance at the 79th Annual Tony Awards
