Date Set for 2009 Tony Awards Telecast

The American Theatre Wing's 63rd annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live by CBS from Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2009. This date returns the Tonys to its traditional position on first Sunday in June. The 2008 ceremony was held on June 15. The cut-off for nomination eligibility for the 2008-2009 Broadway season will be April 30, 2009.

The Tonys, presented jointly by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, are bestowed annually for distinguished achievement on Broadway. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are executive producers of the 2009 Tony Awards, and Weiss will serve as director.