How Pink's Tony Awards Opening Came Together

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Mark Sonnenblick wrote the opening number, which saw Michele poking fun at herself and June Squibb singing.

Megan Thee Stallion Brings the Sex Appeal to 2026 Tony Awards in Sheer Silver Gown and Plunging Zidler Costume

The rapper performed in the opening number and also presented an award

Megan Thee Stallion brings Hot Girl energy to the Tony Awards in surprise ‘Lady Marmalade’ moment

Pink opened Broadway’s biggest night with a splashy “Lady Marmalade” number, but Megan Thee Stallion’s surprise appearance gave the Tonys

Pink 2026 Tony Awards: The Host's Best Moments

The opener managed to weave in nearly every nominated musical and play this season and featured cameos from Lea Michele, June Squibb and even Paddington ahead of the bear's much rumored Broadway debut next season.

Megan Thee Stallion Says 'All That Wifey S--- Is Dead' in Unreleased Song After Klay Thompson Breakup

Megan Thee Stallion in Miami in May 2026. Alexander Tamargo/Getty “Hotties, my last performance as Zidler in @moulinrougebway will be May 1 ❤️‍🩹,” the "HISS" rapper w

Financial Woes Plague Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Opponent in $75K Dispute

Megan Thee Stallion won a $75,000 defamation judgment against blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper, an ally of Tory Lanez, in December 2025. Milagro has now asked the court to pause the payment, claiming