Skylight Music Theatre Hosts Tony Award® Watch Party on June 7
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Red carpet, Skylight favorite performances, glamour, and more. Proceeds to benefit Skylight Music Theatre’s continued artistic excellence.
MILWAUKEE, WI (May 26, 2026) – Skylight Music Theatre invites the Milwaukee arts community to celebrate Broadway’s biggest night of the year at The Tony Awards® Watch Party on Sunday, June 7. Sponsored by Milwaukee PrideFest and screened inside the historic Cabot Theatre, The Tony Awards® Watch Party is the perfect ending to Milwaukee’s PrideFest weekend.
Guests will enjoy a glamorous evening featuring a live broadcast of the Tony Awards® on the big screen, red carpet arrivals and a pre-show chat with entertainment reporters Ryan Jay of Ryan Jay Reviews and Sandy Maxx of 620 WTMJ, and live performances by Skylight favorites during commercial breaks. The line-up includes SaraLynn Evenson, Tommy Hahn, Ciara Hart, Paul Helm, Shawn Holmes, Josh Pope, Hope Riesterer, Ashley Rodriguez, Samantha Sostarich, Stephanie Staszak, William Toney, and Andrew Varela.
"Community celebrations like the Tony Awards® Watch Party are a wonderful reminder of how the arts unite and inspire all," says Wes Shaver. "PrideFest is thrilled to partner with Skylight Music Theatre for an evening that celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and strengthens community connections. Connecting with organizations like the Skylight Music Theatre strengthens social fabric and a commitment to showing up for one another with shared, common goals of creating space for all to enjoy."
"Broadway's biggest night deserves a dazzling celebration," mentions Ryan Jay. "I am thrilled to roll out the red carpet at Skylight Music Theatre for an unforgettable evening of glamour, performances from Milwaukee favorites, and Tony Award® excitement."
Attendees can also take part in a silent auction and Tony Awards® prediction contest for a chance to win prizes. Throughout the evening, guests can sip and savor with a cash bar and curated snacks available for purchase. Additionally sponsored by Fred and Leigh Tabak, this night will benefit Skylight Music Theatre as they prepare for their bold 67th season.
“We are thrilled to bring the excitement and energy of Broadway’s biggest celebration to Milwaukee in the historic Cabot Theatre,” says Susan Varela, executive director of Skylight Music Theatre. “This event is a chance for our community to come together, celebrate the magic of music theatre, and experience the joy of the Tony Awards® in an unforgettable setting, all in support of Skylight Music Theatre.”
Event Details
Sunday, June 7
Skylight Music Theatre
· 5:30 PM – Doors open for VIP ticketholders
· 6:00 PM – Doors open for General Admission
· 7:00 PM – Tony Awards® Broadcast begins
Tickets start at $20 for General Admission, with VIP experiences available. Tax-deductible donations are included in VIP experience tickets, with additional opportunities to give throughout the event. Guests are encouraged to dress glamorously for the occasion. Tickets and information can be found at SkylightMusicTheatre.org.
