Even more thrilling details were announced today concerning the upcoming Tony Awards, and this newest installment of Tony Awards excitement includes additional performances by Dolly Parton, Elton John, Poison, Stockard Channing and Liza Minnelli, all of whom were announced as performers for this upcoming Sunday’s broadcast of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards.
Just announced, Dolly Parton will join the cast of 9 to 5 in a televised performance at the June 7 Tony Awards on CBS, while Elton John will perform alongside the cast of Billy Elliot: The Musical and Liza Minnelli, Stockard Channing and rock band Poison will perform with the cast of Rock of Ages. Aside from these newly-announced performers, all of this year’s Tony-nominated Best Musicals and Best Musical Revivals will also be performing at this weekend’s Tony Awards celebration, including (aside from the above-mentioned) Guys and Dolls, Next to Normal, Pal Joey, Shrek the Musical and West Side Story.
As previously mentioned, Neil Patrick Harris will be the host of the 63rd annual Tony Awards, and scheduled presenters include celebrities such as Will Ferrell, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, Angela Lansbury, John Stamos, Kevin Spacey, Susan Sarandon, Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Fonda and many, many more.
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