The nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards have officially been announced, celebrating the standout productions from the 2025-26 Broadway season. The ceremony will take place on June 7 at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Key Details About the 2026 Tony Awards
Broadway stars Darren Criss and Uzo Aduba revealed the nominees on CBS Mornings. They announced select categories ahead of the full list, which was published on the Tony Awards’ YouTube channel.
Leading Nominees
The competition this year is fierce, with several shows receiving multiple nominations. The frontrunners include:
- The Lost Boys – 12 nominations
- Schmigadoon! – 12 nominations
- Ragtime (Best Musical Revival) – 11 nominations
- Death of a Salesman (Best Play Revival) – 9 nominations
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball – 9 nominations
- The Rocky Horror Show – 9 nominations
A Closer Look at Categories
The 2026 Tony Awards will honor excellence in various categories, including:
- Best Musical
- Best Play
- Best Revival of a Play
- Best Revival of a Musical
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
- Best Book of a Musical
- Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
- Best Scenic Design of a Play
- Best Scenic Design of a Musical
- Best Costume Design of a Play
- Best Costume Design of a Musical
- Best Lighting Design of a Play
- Best Lighting Design of a Musical
- Best Sound Design of a Play
- Best Sound Design of a Musical
- Best Direction of a Play
- Best Direction of a Musical
- Best Choreography
- Best Orchestrations
How to Watch the Tony Awards
The ceremony will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall. Fans can tune in on June 7 to discover the winners. Additionally, tickets for the Tony Award-nominated shows are available through the New York Theatre Guide.
Mark your calendars for this prestigious event celebrating the best of Broadway!
