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James Corden will host the 2019 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall
James Corden will host the 2019 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall

James Corden Set to Host the 2019 Tony Awards

James Corden is returning to the Tony Awards.

The Late Late Show host will return to the stage to host the awards ceremony for the second time. Corden previously emceed the Tony Awards in 2016 and won a Tony himself in the Best Actor in a Play category in 2012 for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors. The actor has also appeared on Broadway in 2006’s The History Boys.

“I’m thrilled to be returning to host the Tony Awards,” Corden said in an interview with Variety. “The Broadway community is very dear to my heart, and I’m beyond proud to be part of this incredibly special night.”

The 73rd annual Tony Award ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2019 and broadcasted live on CBS from 8-11pm EST.