Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig

Category: Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 78th Tony Awards and will star as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl. She is also nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 'Wicked', which has received 10 nominations. Erivo is on the verge of achieving EGOT status, having previously won a Tony, Grammy, and Daytime Emmy.

Keywords: Cynthia Erivo, Tony Awards, Wicked

Source: Los Angeles Times

Update At: 2/20/2025

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