Tony Awards 2018: Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban to share hosting duties

Andy Swift
Updated

Congratulations are in order for Sara Bareilles, who was just promoted from Waitress to hostess.

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Bareilles, who recently wowed NBC audiences as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar Live, will co-host the 2018 Tony Awards with fellow Broadway vet Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) when the ceremony airs June 10 on CBS.

The announcement was made Wednesday morning on Bareilles’ social channels:

 

Recent Tony hosts have included Kevin Spacey (2017), James Corden (2016), Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming (2015), Hugh Jackman (2014) Neil Patrick Harris (2011–2013) and Sean Hayes (2010).

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Tony nominations will be announced May 1 by Smash vets Katharine McPhee and Leslie Odom, Jr.

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