Announcing the 79th Annual Tony Awards Nominations: Celebrating Broadway’s Best!
Broadway’s Brightest: Nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards Announced
New York City, NY — The excitement is palpable as the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards were unveiled this morning, heralding a celebration of Broadway’s finest. The prestigious ceremony will take place on June 7 at the iconic Radio City Music Hall and will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET. This year, the show will be hosted by Grammy-winning singer Pink, marking her debut as the ceremony’s emcee.
The nominations were announced by Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss during a special segment on CBS Mornings at 8:30 a.m. ET, followed by a livestream on the Tony Awards’ official YouTube page, where the full list of nominees was revealed.
To qualify for this year’s awards, productions had to have opened between April 28, 2025, and April 26, 2026. The competition is fierce, with standout productions vying for top honors across various categories.
Best Musical
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Titaníque
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Play
- The Balusters
- Giant
- Liberation
- Little Bear Ridge Road
Best Revival of a Musical
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball
- Ragtime
- Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Revival of a Play
- Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
- Becky Shaw
- Every Brilliant Thing
- Fallen Angels
- Oedipus
Leading Performances
In the acting categories, the nominations showcase a blend of seasoned talent and rising stars. Notable nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical include:
- Nicholas Christopher (Chess)
- Luke Evans (Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show)
- Joshua Henry (Ragtime)
- Sam Tutty (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York))
- Brandon Uranowitz (Ragtime)
For Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, the nominees are:
- Sara Chase (Schmigadoon!)
- Stephanie Hsu (Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show)
- Caissie Levy (Ragtime)
- Marla Mindelle (Titaníque)
- Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York))
Featured Performances and Technical Excellence
The nominations also highlight exceptional performances in supporting roles and technical achievements. For Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, nominees include:
- Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Lost Boys)
- André De Shields (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Bryce Pinkham (Chess)
- Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime)
- Layton Williams (Titaníque)
In the technical categories, productions are recognized for their outstanding design and direction, with nominees for Best Scenic Design in a Musical including:
- dots (Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show)
- Soutra Gilmour (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York))
- Rachel Huack (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Dane Laffrey (The Lost Boys)
- Scott Pask (Schmigadoon!)
As the countdown to the Tony Awards begins, Broadway enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a night filled with dazzling performances and heartfelt tributes to the art of theater. The full list of nominees can be found on the official Tony Awards website, and fans are encouraged to tune in for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of Broadway.