2017 Tony Awards Host
2017 Tony Awards Host
#12017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:35pm
Seeing as we're now in the new year, I was just curious to see if anyone had heard anything about prospective Tony hosts for this year?
I would personally love to see someone like Stephen Colbert do it, or even Laura Benanti would be a fun choice!
#22017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:43pm
Colbert would make the most sense. My dream would be Susan Blackwell, but that would never happen. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to get Lin to do it, but doubt he'd do it.
#32017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:58pm
I could see James Corden coming back for the second year in a row. If not, I would love to see Stephen Colbert host.
#42017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:10pm
Josh Groban?
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#52017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:26pm
Or what about Taran Kilam?
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Alex Kulak2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/16
#62017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:27pm
Meryl Streep. And give her plenty of time to roast the Donald.
#72017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 10:34pm
Realistically, I expect Corden to return. If not him, then Colbert would be the next most likely choice.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#82017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:19pm
LesWickedly said: "Colbert would make the most sense. My dream would be Susan Blackwell, but that would never happen. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to get Lin to do it, but doubt he'd do it.
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You don't even understand how badly i want Susan Blackwell to host. oh well....
Hairspray0901
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
#92017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:56pm
I'd love to see two females host...ala Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. But for the Tonys maybe Laura Benanti and Kate McKinnon? Hmm.
Updated On: 1/12/17 at 11:56 PM
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#102017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:58pm
Hairspray0901 said: "Has a female ever hosted the Tony's before?
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to name a few....Whoopi, Kristin Chenoweth (co-host), Julie Andrews,
Hairspray0901
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
#112017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/12/17 at 11:59pm
ethan231h said: "Hairspray0901 said: "Has a female ever hosted the Tony's before?
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to name a few....Whoopi, Kristin Chenoweth (co-host), Julie Andrews,
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I realize that now, I'm an idiot. Lol. Edited my post but guess not quick enough! 
#122017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 12:34am
Interesting list:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tony_Awards_ceremonies
The first 8 Tony Awards broadcasted on TV (starting in 1967) had female hosts.
Quick count shows 17 women; 13 men, and 13 duo/multiple hosts since 1967
#132017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 12:37am
Ok, my information may not be correct. I went to look at the ceremony held in 1977. This list shows Bea Arthur as the host, but the individual listing for that show has Tony Bennett.
May need to go to Playbill Vault and check.
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#142017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 5:58am
I love all these suggestions! Corden was great and should repeat but I'd also love Benanti or Colbert. Really anyone but Fallon would be a-ok.
#152017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 8:23am
I don't think any NBC people would end up hosting the Tony awards, which is on CBS. So no to to Kate and jimmy. The difference with Taran is, he's not contracted with NBC anymore.
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yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#162017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 8:52am
I always thought David Hyde Pierce would be a good host.
asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#172017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 1:09pm
Doesn't Angela Lansbury hold the record for most number of times hosted?
EDIT: http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/history/facts/
#182017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 1:47pm
I would love to see Kroll and Mulaney host.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#192017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 3:23pm
little_sally said: "I would love to see Kroll and Mulaney host."
OMG, brilliant! That would be AMAZING!
Also, Corden's hosting announcement came out Feb. 2 last year, so hopefully we might know for sure in the coming weeks...
#212017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 4:19pm
Let's get some Bianca Del Rio just because I think she's hilarious.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#222017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 4:24pm
Kroll and Mulaney for the win! They'd be insanely brilliant!
zainmax
Broadway Star Joined: 1/12/17
#232017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 5:16pm
I feel like Corden would want to host again, but CBS would want to now boost Colbert.
#242017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 1/13/17 at 5:32pm
little_sally said: "I would love to see Kroll and Mulaney host."
Omg that would be so awesome!!
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#252017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 2/7/17 at 1:49pm
Corden is wishy-washy in this interview, but seems to be leaning toward not hosting this year.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/James-Corden-Discusses-Likelihood-of-Hosting-2017-TONY-AWARDS-20170207
Still hoping that fate somehow puts Kroll and Mulaney on that stage...!
