The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced on May 5, highlighting a competitive Broadway season. New musicals ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ lead with 12 nominations each.
The Best Musical category includes these top contenders: ‘The Lost Boys’, ‘Schmigadoon!’, ‘Titanique’, and ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’.
Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of ‘Ragtime’ received 11 nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical. The most-nominated play is the revival of ‘Death of a Salesman’, with nine nominations.
The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 55 theater professionals. This committee was appointed by the Tony Awards Administration Committee.
The ceremony details:
- The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall.
- P!NK will host the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
- The nominations include 26 competitive categories.
A total of 857 designated Tony voters will vote on these nominees. This voting body plays a crucial role in determining the winners for this prestigious event.
