2026 Tony Awards Nominations: The Complete List of Nominees and Analysis
The 79th Annual Tony Awards: 2026 Nominations Officially Announced
By Theatregold News Desk | Published: May 5, 2026
Broadway’s biggest morning has arrived. Today, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League revealed the nominees for the 79th Annual Tony Awards.
The announcement, led by hosts Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss, showcased a season defined by both nostalgic revivals and groundbreaking new works. Leading the pack this year are the new musicals The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, each securing a massive 12 nominations.
Major Categories and Frontrunners
The competition for Best Musical is particularly fierce this year, with The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) all vying for the top honor. In the Best Play category, new works such as The Balusters, Giant, and the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner Liberation headline a strong year for original storytelling.
Acting categories are equally star-studded. Daniel Radcliffe (Every Brilliant Thing), Nathan Lane (Death of a Salesman), and Rose Byrne (Fallen Angels) are among the heavy hitters recognized for their performances this season.
The Complete 2026 Tony Award Nominations List
Best Musical
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Titaníque
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Play
- The Balusters (David Lindsay-Abaire)
- Giant (Mark Rosenblatt)
- Liberation (Bess Wohl)
- Little Bear Ridge Road (Samuel D. Hunter)
Best Revival of a Musical
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball
- Ragtime
- The Rocky Horror Show
Best Revival of a Play
- Becky Shaw
- Death of a Salesman
- Every Brilliant Thing
- Fallen Angels
- Oedipus
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
- Rose Byrne, Fallen Angels
- Carrie Coon, Bug
- Susannah Flood, Liberation
- Lesley Manville, Oedipus
- Kelli O’Hara, Fallen Angels
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
- Will Harrison, Punch
- Nathan Lane, Death of a Salesman
- John Lithgow, Giant
- Daniel Radcliffe, Every Brilliant Thing
- Mark Strong, Oedipus
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
- Sara Chase, Schmigadoon!
- Stephanie Hsu, The Rocky Horror Show
- Caissie Levy, Ragtime
- Marla Mindelle, Titaníque
- Christiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
- Nicholas Christopher, Chess
- Luke Evans, The Rocky Horror Show
- Joshua Henry, Ragtime
- Sam Tutty, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime
Snubs and Surprises
While the nominations celebrated many fan favorites, several high-profile stars were notably missing from the list. Lea Michele (Chess), Keanu Reeves (Waiting for Godot), and Ayo Edebiri (Proof) were among the season’s biggest names who did not receive nods this year. Additionally, the exclusion of Kristin Chenoweth for The Queen of Versailles came as a shock to many industry insiders.
On a historic note, 96-year-old June Squibb became the oldest actor nominee in Tony history for her featured role in Marjorie Prime, proving that talent truly knows no age.
Ceremony Details
The winners will be revealed during a star-studded ceremony hosted by global superstar P!NK. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall and will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
