The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced on May 5, revealing a competitive landscape for Broadway productions. Notably, both ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ lead the nominations with a remarkable total of 12 each.
According to documents from the Tony Awards Administration Committee, the nominees were selected by an independent committee of 55 theater professionals. This process underscores the rigorous evaluation that precedes such prestigious recognitions.
Among the nominees for Best Musical, ‘The Lost Boys’, ‘Schmigadoon!’, ‘Titanique’, and ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ stand out. Meanwhile, Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of ‘Ragtime’ received significant acclaim with 11 nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical.
The revival of ‘Death of a Salesman’ also garnered attention as the most-nominated play, achieving nine nominations. Other notable plays include ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ and ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, which also received nine nominations each.
Key statistics from the nominations:
- ‘The Lost Boys’ — 12 nominations
- ‘Schmigadoon!’ — 12 nominations
- ‘Ragtime’ — 11 nominations
- ‘Death of a Salesman’ — 9 nominations
- ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ — 9 nominations
The ceremony is scheduled for June 7, taking place at Radio City Music Hall. P!NK will host this year’s event, which will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
As the excitement builds for the ceremony, it is essential to note that the voting process will involve 857 designated Tony voters who will determine the winners across the 26 competitive categories.
