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Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards, Marvel debut: “I believe in versatility”
Ariana DeBose, known for her Academy Award-winning performance of “Anita” in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story,” will host the Tony Awards for a third time on Sunday.
She is also serving as a producer, and will choreograph the opening number with her longtime collaborator, Julius Anthony Rubio.
“We conceived this whole idea for how we wanted to open the show, and it, in my opinion, it does feel new and fresh, and it has a different look than my prior openings,” she said of this year’s Tony Awards, which will be held at the Lincoln Center in New York City.
In an interview with “CBS Mornings,” DeBose said she didn’t feel pressure to top last year’s opening number, which she performed in, saying every show has different needs.
DeBose, who was previously nominated for a Tony Award, said it is a transitional time for Broadway.
“As much as Broadway is back, we are re-establishing who we are,” she said. “The old playbook, pre-pandemic, doesn’t necessarily work now. We had a huge season. Now, we get to sort of play with the different audiences that we are cultivating and learn from them.”
Beyond Broadway, DeBose will make her Marvel debut as Calypso in “Kraven the Hunter,” showcasing her ability to take on a variety of roles.
“I believe in versatility. I don’t like doing the same thing twice. I think it’s good to be an artist with lots of different things to offer, and I think I probably have only scratched the surface of what I can do. I like to say I’m in my Debbie Allen era.”
She’s also stepped into the realm of politics, and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she is encouraging people to vote.
“If you don’t make your voice heard, then essentially, you’re not participating, and we can’t, I just don’t think we can have that in the times that we live in,” she said. “We all need to be represented. Your humanity is part of your rights as a human.”
The 77th annual Tony Awards will air at 8 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 16, on CBS and Paramount+.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
