The 2026 Tony Award nominations have been announced, revealing a surprising tie between The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, with each receiving 12 nominations. The announcement took place on May 5, 2026, by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss.
Key nominations:
- The Lost Boys is nominated for Best Musical.
- Schmigadoon! is nominated for Best Musical.
- Death of a Salesman leads among plays with 9 nominations.
- Ragtime is nominated for Best Revival of a Musical.
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball also receives a nomination for Best Revival of a Musical.
The ceremony will take place on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It will be hosted by P!NK and broadcast on CBS as well as streamed on Paramount+ from 5 p.m. PT to 8 p.m. PT.
Notable individual nominations:
Sara Chase is nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role in Schmigadoon! and Nicholas Christopher is nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role in Chess.
The play Liberation won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama this year, adding to the excitement surrounding the awards. Special Tony Awards will also be presented to The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), recognizing their significant contributions to American theater.
The competition this year is fierce, with many productions vying for recognition in various categories. As the Tony Awards approach, anticipation continues to build among fans and industry professionals alike.