Tony Calendar

2011 Tony Calendar

The weeks leading up to the American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® each spring are the most exciting time of the year on Broadway. There are lots of events for celebrities and fans alike.

Upcoming Events

May 6-June 30
Tony Showcase
The 2011 Tony Awards Showcase is underway at the Times Square Visitor Center and Mini-Museum (Seventh Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets in Manhattan, next to the Palace Theatre). Admission is free. Stop by to see historic Tony memorabilia from the past 65 years, including an actual Tony Award, posters, Tony Playbills, gala invitations, and more.

June 11

Tony Eve Cocktail Party
The 2011 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre recipients gather to accept their accolades, with a salute to this year's Special Tony Award recipients. Hosted by the InterContinental New York Barclay. No admission to the public.

June 12

The 65th Annual Tony Awards
On the stage at New York City's Beacon Theatre, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. The three-hour ceremony will be broadcast live (ET/PT time delay) on the CBS Television Network from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Check out our Tony Night Viewer's Guide for more information.

Past Events

April 28
Official Cut-Off for 2010-2011 Tony Eligibility
The last day for shows to officially open on Broadway, and still be eligible for 2011 Tony Awards.

May 3
2011 Tony Nominations Announced
The 2011 Tony Award Nominations Announcement, sponsored by IBM, will take place live from The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at Lincoln Center. Past-winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick will do the honors. We'll be webcasting the event live here at TonyAwards.com beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. We'll post the complete list of nominees immediately afterwards.

May 4
The Meet the Nominees Reception

A press event that invites the nominees to speak with media outlets from around the world about their Tony Nominations. We were there with our video cameras!

May 31
Tony Nominees Luncheon and Class Photo
This exclusive event is a chance for the nominees to celebrate each other's achievements and receive their nomination certificates. At the InterContinental Times Square. View our photo gallery.