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The "Tony Awards" 2026 assembles the biggest and best Broadway shows of the past year to celebrate the magic of the stage. Key nominees at the 79th edition of the awards include "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!", who each have 12 nods, with music star Pink playing host at Radio City Music Hall, New York.Read on, and we'll show you how to watch the "Tony Awards" 2026 online from anywhere in the world using a VPN and potentially for free.In the category of Best Play this year we have a four-way battle between "The Balusters", "Giant", "Liberation", and "Little Bear Ridge Road". However, it's in the musical category that things get really interesting, with "The Lost Boys" (yes, the vampire movie) and "Schmigadoon!" expected to clean up, while "Titanique" and "Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)" try to upset the odds.There's even some love for revivals of "Cats" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" among the nominees, while actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, Mark Strong, and Carrie Coon are up for individual awards.Viewers can expect performances from Queen Latifah, Whitney Leavitt, and Alex Newell on the night, and there's set to be a huge tribute to the hit show "Chicago", which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Yes, you're old.If you want to see all the winners and losers live on the night, here's to watch the "Tony Awards" 2026 online from anywhere in the world.How to watch 'Tony Awards' 2026 for freeIf you sign up to a YouTube TV 21-day free-trial, you'll get access to CBS broadcasts, where the event is airing live on Sunday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET.Though not quite free, thanks to a deal via Walmart Plus, you could also watch the "Tony Awards" for just $1. Sign up to a 30-day trial and with it you'll get a free subscription to the Paramount+ streaming service, which is also showing the event on-demand.Abroad when the event takes place? Use NordVPN to unlock your bargain stream of the big show.How to watch the 'Tony Awards' 2026 from anywhereIf you’re traveling and find that your usual streaming apps stop working outside your home region, a VPN (virtual private network) can help. It lets your device connect via a secure server back home, so you can use your existing subscriptions as normal.Tom’s Guide has tested a wide range of services, and NordVPN is the one we most often recommend for streaming thanks to its fast speeds and broad device support. You can also try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount+ and stream the "Tony Awards" 2026 onlineHow to watch ‘Tony Awards' 2026 in the U.S.
