The #TonyAwards this year feel wild, messy, joyous, unleashed, and a true expression of loud community. They feel like an underground defiance of the people who are attempting to hijack society with their hatred and conformity.
Pink Kicks Off 2026 Tonys With “Lady Marmalade” Parody Boasting Megan Thee Stallion, Neil Patrick Harris and Dylan Mulvaney

The opener managed to weave in nearly every nominated musical and play this season and featured cameos from Lea Michele, June Squibb and even Paddington ahead of the bear's much rumored Broadway debut next season.

The Hollywood Reporter
Tony awards 2026: red carpet looks and the best of the show – in pictures

Rose Byrne, Sarah Paulson, Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody and more gather to celebrate Broadway’s biggest awards night

The Guardian
Love that Ragtime opening number so much but "and there were 96 years to go!" only works as the punchline to "it was the crime of the century." #tonyawards

Tony Awards: P!nk Leads Rousing ‘Lady Marmalade’ Opener With Megan Thee Stallion, Sara Chase, The Guy With A Cake, Whitney Leavitt & Cast Members From Broadway’s Finest
#News #Broadway #Pink #TonyAwards #TonyWatch

https://deadline.com/2026/06/tony-awards-pink-opening-number-megan-thee-stallion-1236941818/

Tony Awards: P!nk Leads Rousing ‘Lady Marmalade’ Opener With Megan Thee Stallion, Sara Chase, The Guy With A Cake, Whitney Leavitt & Cast Members From Broadway’s Finest

As expected, P!nk soared into her Tony Awards hosting gig on flying wires - dressed as Peter Pan. Ok the costume wasn't expected, but former host Neil Patrick Harris quickly put a stop to that.

Deadline
This over the top opening number is fantastic. But my favorite is Sam Tutty randomly carrying a cake back and forth in the background. #tonyawards
Tony awards 2026: full list of winners

This year’s Tony awards have already seen wins for musicals Schmigadoon! and Cats: The Jellicle Ball

The Guardian
Ban reading speeches from phones #tonyawards