Oprah Winfrey has decided against hosting the 2006 Tony Awards. Talk show queen still plans to attend the annual celebration.

Hugh Jackman, who wowed Broadway in "The Boy From Oz," has hosted the awards night for the past three years.

The Tonys, produced by the American Theatre Wing, the League of American Theatres and Producers, will be held June 11, 2006, at Radio City Music Hall and telecast by CBS. Nominations will be announced May 16.
Source: ap