New York: Actors Darren Criss, Tina Fey and Samuel L Jackson are among the first round of presenters for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards. American Theatre Wing, which presents the awards in collaboration with The Broadway League, made the announcement Friday. Britain's Emily Beecham Wins Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival

Sutton Foster, Regina King, Laura Linney, Audra McDonald, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Andrew Rannells, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Michael Shannon are also set to present awards during the ceremony. More presenters will be added to the list in the coming days. Cannes 2019 Palme d’Or Winner: South Korean Director Bong Joon’s Satirical Comedy ‘Parasite’ Bags Gold

Actor-comedian James Corden will be serving as the host for the award show.

Corden, who hosts The Late Late Show on CBS, had previously emceed the 2016 award ceremony, which was overshadowed by a mass shooting in an Orlando gay club. The 2019 ceremony will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.