The announcement was made today by The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League.
The 78th Tonys will honor productions from the 2024-2025 Broadway season.
I hope I can rise to the occasion.
Cynthia ErivoAlan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images for British Vogue
Nominations for this years Tony Awards will be announced on Thursday, May 1.
Erivo most recently starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grandes Glinda in Universals hit film musicalWickedfrom director Jon M. Chu.
Part 1 was released on November 22, 2024, with Part 2 coming on November 21.
Part 1 is the highest grossing movie ever at the domestic box office based on a Broadway musical.
Earlier today,Peacock announcedthatWickedwill begin streaming exclusively on the service beginning March 21.
Erivo will guest star in season two alongside BJ Novak and Margo Martindale.
Yesterday, Erivowas announcedto play the title character in the Hollywood Bowls upcoming production of the musicalJesus Christ Superstar.
Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers and showrunners for White Cherry Entertainment.
Weiss will serve as director.
