Also,
for the first time, there will be live, pre-show coverage of the Tony
Awards red-carpet arrivals. TV Guide Channel will be the exclusive
destination for national pre-show coverage with its one-hour special, TV Guide LIVE at the Tony Awards presented by SAAB which will air
live from the Tony Awards Red Carpet from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (ET),
delayed PT.
SAAB CARS USA, Inc. is proud to support the Broadway community and the
American Theatre Wing's 59th Annual Tony Awards. In honor of the 2005
Tony Award Nominees and in celebration of the release of SAAB's
first-ever, all-new Saab 9-7X SUV this spring, SAAB has donated a 9-7X
Linear to the Actor's Fund of America. SAAB is the official sponsor of
TV Guide Channel's TV Guide LIVE at the Tony Awards presented by Saab
pre-show broadcast on June 5, 2005.
As
in previous years, TonyAwards.com – the official web site of Tony
Awards - will also provide live streaming video coverage of the stars'
arrivals at Radio City Music Hall.
The
Antoinette Perry "Tony" Award is 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.
The
Tonys are presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers
and the American Theatre Wing. At the League, Gerald Schoenfeld is
Chairman and Jed Bernstein is President. At the Wing, Sondra Gilman is
Chairman, Doug Leeds is President and Howard Sherman is Executive
Director. For Tony Award Productions, Elizabeth I. McCann is Managing
Producer and Joey Parnes is Coordinating Producer.
Ricky
Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are Executive
Producers of the 2005 Tony Awards. In addition, Glenn will serve as
Director of the 2005 Tonys.
