Ariana Deboz to Present Tony Award Celebrities

This year’s Tony Award will be presented by Ariana Deboz.

The West Side Story actress, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions, including Hamilton, Summer: Donna Summer’s Musical and Bring It: Musical, is honored to return home to her stage roots, endorsing the annual event. which honors the advanced qualities in the world of theater.

She said in a statement: “I’m coming home! It’s a great honor to celebrate the 75th anniversary of excellence in theater, but more importantly, every member of this community who has invested in making the Broadway lights a chance to shine brightly again!”

“It’s a dream come true. I’m glad to see you all.”

The Tony Awards 2022 will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount + from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on June 12th.

Adrien Warren and Joshua Henry will announce this year’s nominees on Monday (09.05.22).

In March, Ariana won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her work on West Side Story and emotionally reflected on her journey as a colorful amazing woman.

She said, “Word, what is it? Now you see why Anita says I want to be in America, because even in this strange world we live in, dreams come true and it’s really very joyful …

“Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus, look her in the eye, you will see openly an amazing woman with color, an African-Latin American who has found her strength in art, and that is what I believe we are here to celebrate I promise everyone who doubted your identity or found themselves in graves that there really is a place for us.

“Thank you Academy and thank you all.”