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Pink’s Tony Opening Decries Trans Attacks, Warns Rights Erosion

6/8/2026

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Pink opened the 2026 Tony Awards with a monologue condemning political attacks on the transgender community and warned that the nation’s division is eroding trans rights.
She performed at the 77th Tony Awards on June 16 at New York City’s David H. Koch Theater.
She noted family moved to New York so daughter Willow could pursue Broadway opportunities, and referenced an Instagram post after the November 2024 election urging democracy, press freedom and reproductive rights.

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Pink opened the 2026 Tony Awards with a monologue condemning political attacks on the transgender community and warned that the nation’s division is eroding trans rights.
She performed at the 77th Tony Awards on June 16 at New York City’s David H. Koch Theater.
She noted family moved to New York so daughter Willow could pursue Broadway opportunities, and referenced an Instagram post after the November 2024 election urging democracy, press freedom and reproductive rights.