The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced on May 5, showcasing a fiercely competitive Broadway season. Leading the pack are new musicals ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’, both securing an impressive 12 nominations.
Key nominations include:
- ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ competing for Best Musical.
- ‘Ragtime’, nominated for Best Revival of a Musical, received 11 nominations.
- ‘Death of a Salesman’, the most nominated play, garnered nine nominations.
This year’s awards recognize achievements from productions that opened between April 28, 2025, and April 26, 2026. The excitement surrounding these nominations reflects the creative energy pulsating through Broadway right now. But what makes this year particularly noteworthy?
For one, the revival of classic plays like ‘Death of a Salesman’ stands out among the nominees. Additionally, new works such as ‘Titanique’ and ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ also made their mark, showing that innovation remains alive on stage.
The ceremony is set to take place on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall. P!NK will host the event, which will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. This will allow fans from all over to witness the celebration of theatrical excellence.
Voting process:
- 55 theater professionals selected this year’s nominees.
- A designated group of 857 voters will decide the winners.
- There are 26 competitive categories in total.