The three-hour program will feature performances by Tony-nominated musicals including , featuring and ; , featuring Tony-nominated actor ; The Gershwins鈥� Porgy and Bess, featuring Tony nominees , and ; , featuring Tony nominee ; , featuring , who will offer "Rise Up"; , featuring Tony-nominated actor ; , featuring and Tony nominee Kelli O鈥橦ara; and Once, featuring Tony nominees , and .
The evening will also include performances by Tony-nominated plays: with Tony-nominated actress ; with Tony-nominated actor ; and , featuring Tony nominees and .
The show will also feature a performance with and the cast of and , featuring , and .
As previously announced, presenters for the 2012 Tony Awards will include , , , Sheryl Crow, , , James Marsden, , , Tyler Perry, , , , Amanda Seyfried, and , among others.
CBS will broadcast the event beginning at 8 PM ET.
The 2012 Tony Awards are presented by and the .
The Antoinette Perry 鈥淭ony鈥� Awards are bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement.
