The 2026 Tony Awards Get a New Production Team

Emmy-winning production company White Cherry Entertainment has stepped away from the honors for the first time since 2003.

February 11, 2026 By Logan Culwell-Block

This year's Tony Awards will have a new producing team following the departure of White Cherry Entertainment and former showrunners Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss. The multi-Emmy-winning production company has produced the annual Broadway honors since 2003, and had reportedly been signed on to continue that job through 2026. Today's news appears to confirm that this earlier agreement was cut short.

Stepping in as producers will be Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall, and Jack Sussman. Levine Hall and Sussman have a long history with the Tonys in executive producer roles. Kapoor—a two-time Emmy winner for the 2024 Oscars and the 2022 Adele concert special One Night Only—is a new face for the Broadway honors, joining the team with a deep background in live event television. Along with their producer titles, Kapoor and Levine Hall will serve as the event's co-showrunners.

“The 79th Annual Tony Awards are in exceptional hands,” say American Theatre Wing President and CEO Heather Hitchens and Broadway League President Jason Laks in a joint statement. “With this team’s unmatched expertise in live events and bold creative vision, they will elevate the broadcast to new heights, building on last year’s record-breaking telecast while delivering a show that’s fresh, modern, and fully reflective of Broadway’s ever-evolving spirit.”

“As former theatre kids, stepping into the role of executive producers for the 79th Tony Awards is a tremendous honor,” jointly add Kapoor, Levine Hall, and Sussman. “There’s nothing quite like capturing the magic of live theatre on a global stage. Our team is committed to bringing audiences closer to the creativity, innovation, and heart that define Broadway.”

Kirshner and Weiss have produced the Tonys via their White Cherry Entertainment since 2003, a tenure that saw the televised honors receiving 61 Emmy nominations and 19 wins.

This year's ceremony is set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, their most frequent home. Nominations are due to be unveiled May 5, with the opening-night eligibility cut-off for this year's productions set for April 26.

The 79th Annual Tony Awards will air live on both coasts via CBS, streaming live on Paramount+ for Premium-level members.

The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing.