Will & Grace alum Sean Hayes will be hosting this year's Tony Awards broadcast on CBS, the Washington Post is reporting.
It will be a special day for Hayes as he is also nominated for best lead-actor performance in a musical, for his role in the Broadway smash Promises, Promises. Hayes stars alongside Kristin Chenoweth in the production.
Hayes and Chenoweth made headlines earlier this month when Chenoweth came to Hayes defense after a columnist with Newsweek claimed that openly gay actors are unconvincing when playing straight parts. The writer was referring in part to Hayes current role on Broadway.
Hayes is a well respected actor having received an Emmy Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards for his portrayal of Jack McFarland. He was also nominated for a SAG award for his role in Martin & Lewis.
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