Critic's corner

By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff  |  June 7, 2009

The 63d Annual Tony Awards 8 p.m., Channel 4

Neil Patrick Harris (above) hosts this year's event, which will air live from New York's Radio City Music Hall. The musical "Billy Elliot" leads the pack with 15 nominations.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels 9 p.m., A&E

The bassist from KISS returns in his reality series. In tonight's premiere, daughter Sophie has her sweet 16 birthday party.

The Next Food Network Star 9 p.m., Food Network

Ten new players compete.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent 9 p.m., USA

A boy disappears.

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge 10 p.m., HGTV

The final four competitors redecorate bedrooms.

Weird, True & Freaky 8 p.m., Animal Planet

Looking at more shark attacks.

Yankee Doodle Dandy 8 p.m., TCM

The George M. Cohan story.