Wall to Wall Musical Numbers; An All-Inclusive New Feature for This Years TONY Awards

It was announced today that a staggering thirteen musicals will perform at the 62nd Annual Antoniette Perry "Tony" Awards®.  In addition to the previously announced special performances by the Tony winning musicals Rent and The Lion King, for the first time ever, The Tony Awards will feature performances by each of this season's Broadway musicals.  

Along with performances by nominated musicals Cry-Baby, Grease, Gyspy, In The Heights, Passing Strange, South Pacific, Sunday in the Park with George and Xanadu, this year's telecast will also include performances by A Catered Affair, The Little Mermaid and Young Frankenstein .

 The Tony Awards, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 15th, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay).  The 2008 Tony Awards are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.  To view the live Tony Awards pre-telecast, featuring the Creative Arts Awards, please log onto www.TonyAwards.com at 7:00 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, June 15.

Tickets can be purchased online through www.TonyAwards.com or by calling the Tony Awards TicketMaster Hotline, (212) 307-4544.  Visa is the exclusive card of the Tonys.

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.  

To apply for red carpet or media room credentials, please log on to TonyAwards.com/presskit.