THE TONY AWARDS®, CAPITAL ONE, AND MASTERCARD® ANNOUNCE FIRST-TIME PARTNERSHIP AND EXCLUSIVE TICKET PRESALE FOR CARDHOLDERS

TICKETS AVAILABLE TO CAPITAL ONE MASTERCARD CARDHOLDERS ON TICKETMASTER ** MARCH 31, 2026 TO APRIL 14, 2026, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

TONY AWARDS GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 15, 2026

The 79th Annual Tony Awards Will Broadcast Live on Sunday, June 7 on CBS and Paramount+

New York, NY (March 30, 2026) - The Tony Awards announced today that Capital One and Mastercard® will serve as the ceremony's official payments partner, a collaboration that will give eligible Capital One Mastercard cardholders exclusive presale access to tickets for the 79th Annual Tony Awards®. Cardholders will be able to purchase tickets for Broadway's biggest night on Ticketmaster ** exclusively from March 31, 2026 through April 14, 2026, before they go on sale to the general public, while supplies last. Eligible cardholders will also have access to purchase exclusive packages including a pre-show reception and seating at the awards show on Capital One Entertainment beginning in April.

The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The 79th Annual Tony Awards® will broadcast LIVE to both coasts on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+* (8:00 - 11:00 PM ET/5:00 - 8:00 PM PT).

"At Capital One, our goal is to unlock unforgettable experiences that bring our cardholders closer to the things they love most, and theater has long been a top passion area," said Monica Weaver, Head of Branded Card Partnerships and Experiences, Capital One. "We're thrilled to partner with Mastercard to bring our Broadway enthusiasts closer to the stage and offer exclusive tickets to the industry's most anticipated event of the year, the Tony Awards."

"Mastercard's longstanding partnership with Capital One continues to gain momentum, and our co-sponsorship of the Tony Awards is a powerful reflection of that," said Jud Staniar, SVP, Capital One Account Management, Mastercard. "Together, we're creating one-of-a-kind, premium opportunities that bring people closer to their passions. Providing exclusive access to the Tony Awards is yet another unique way we are deepening cardholder connections - with an iconic night celebrating Broadway delivered in a way that only Capital One and Mastercard can."

"We are thrilled to welcome Capital One and Mastercard as an official partner of the Tony Awards," said Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing. "Experiencing Broadway's biggest night live is an exceptional opportunity, and we look forward to welcoming even more theater enthusiasts to this extraordinary celebration."

The Tony Awards eligibility cut-off date for the 2025-2026 season is Sunday, April 26, 2026 for all Broadway productions which meet all other eligibility requirements. Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall, and Jack Sussman will produce this year's show. Kapoor and Levine Hall will also serve as Co-Showrunners.

About Capital One

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About the Tony Awards

The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At The Broadway League, Kristin Caskey is Chair and Jason Laks is President. At the American Theatre Wing, Ted Chapin is Interim Chair and Heather A. Hitchens is President & CEO.

Sponsors for the American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards include: City National Bank - the official bank of The Tony Awards; Capital One and Mastercard - the official payments partner of The Tony Awards; Carnegie Mellon University - the first-ever, exclusive higher education partner; Baccarat - the official partner of the Tony Awards; Cunard - the official cruise partner of The Tony Awards; Delta Air Lines - the official airline of The Tony Awards; Dewar's - the official scotch whisky of The Tony Awards; AKT - the official partner of the Tony Awards; Sofitel New York - the official hotel of The Tony Awards; Playbill; Rainbow Room - the official partner of the Tony Nominee Luncheon.

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*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

**Ticketmaster terms and conditions will apply