Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and right, has been picked to be the host of the Tony Awards.

Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the box office success of “ Wicked ,” will command center stage on Broadway’s biggest night as host of the 78th Tony Awards.

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The Tony Awards are going green for their 78th annual celebration. On Wednesday, the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing announced that Wicked star Cynthia Erivo will serve as host for this year's June 8th ceremony.