The 2026 Tony Awards ceremony honored the finest achievements in Broadway theatre, with standout performances from John Lithgow, Laurie Metcalf, Joshua Henry, and Lesley Manville. The event, held at Radio City Music Hall, celebrated a diverse range of productions from classic revivals to innovative new works.
Best Musical
The award for Best Musical went to Schmigadoon!, a vibrant and original production that captivated audiences and critics alike. Other nominees included The Lost Boys, Titaníque, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Joshua Henry took home the award for his powerful performance in Ragtime. He triumphed over fellow nominees Nicholas Christopher (Chess), Luke Evans (The Rocky Horror Show), Sam Tutty (Two Strangers), and Brandon Uranowitz (Ragtime).
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Caissie Levy won the award for her role in Ragtime. She was nominated alongside Sara Chase (Schmigadoon!), Stephanie Hsu (The Rocky Horror Show), Marla Mindelle (Titaníque), and Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers).
Best Revival of a Play
Death of a Salesman won Best Revival of a Play, beating out Becky Shaw, Every Brilliant Thing, Fallen Angels, and Oedipus.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Alden Ehrenreich won for his performance in Becky Shaw. The category also included Christopher Abbott (Death of a Salesman), Danny Burstein (Marjorie Prime), Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot), Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone), and Richard Thomas (The Balusters).
Best Revival of a Musical
Ragtime won Best Revival of a Musical, competing against Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Lesley Manville won for her role in Oedipus. Other nominees were Rose Byrne (Fallen Angels), Carrie Coon (Bug), Susannah Flood (Liberation), and Kelli O’Hara (Fallen Angels).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Ali Louis Bourzgui won for The Lost Boys, beating out André De Shields (Cats: The Jellicle Ball), Bryce Pinkham (Chess), Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime), and Layton Williams (Titaníque).
Best Play
Liberation won Best Play, with The Balusters, Giant, and Little Bear Ridge Road also nominated.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Shoshana Bean won for her performance in The Lost Boys. She was nominated alongside Hannah Cruz (Chess), Rachel Dratch (The Rocky Horror Show), Ana Gasteyer (Schmigadoon!), and Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime).
Best Direction of a Play
Joe Mantello won for Death of a Salesman. Other nominees included Nicholas Hytner (Giant), Robert Icke (Oedipus), Kenny Leon (The Balusters), and Whitney White (Liberation).
Best Direction of a Musical
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch won for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. They were nominated alongside Michael Arden (The Lost Boys), Lear deBessonet (Ragtime), Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!), and Tim Jackson (Two Strangers).
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Laurie Metcalf won for Death of a Salesman. The category also included Betsy Aidem (Liberation), Marylouise Burke (The Balusters), Aya Cash (Giant), and June Squibb (Marjorie Prime).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
John Lithgow won for Giant. He was nominated alongside Will Harrison (Punch), Nathan Lane (Death of a Salesman), Daniel Radcliffe (Every Brilliant Thing), and Mark Strong (Oedipus).
Best Choreography
Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons won for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Other nominees were Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!), Ellenore Scott (Ragtime), Ani Taj (The Rocky Horror Show), and Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (The Lost Boys).
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Dane Laffrey won for The Lost Boys. The category included dots (The Rocky Horror Show), Soutra Gilmour (Two Strangers), Rachel Hauck (Cats: The Jellicle Ball), and Scott Pask (Schmigadoon!).
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Chloe Lamford won for Death of a Salesman. Other nominees were Hildegard Bechtler (Oedipus), Takeshi Kata (Bug), David Korins (Dog Day Afternoon), and David Rockwell (Fallen Angels).
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Jen Schriever and Michael Arden won for The Lost Boys. They were nominated alongside Kevin Adams (Chess), Jane Cox (The Rocky Horror Show), Donald Holder (Schmigadoon!), Adam Honoré (Cats: The Jellicle Ball), and Adam Honoré and Donald Holder (with 59 Studio) for Ragtime.
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jack Knowles won for Death of a Salesman. Other nominees were Isabella Byrd (Dog Day Afternoon), Natasha Chivers (Oedipus), Stacey Derosier (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone), Heather Gilbert (Bug and The Fear of 13).
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada won for Ragtime. He was also nominated for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, alongside Adam Fisher (The Lost Boys), Brian Ronan (The Rocky Horror Show), and Walter Trarbach (Schmigadoon!).
Best Sound Design of a Play
Mikaal Sulaiman won for Death of a Salesman. Other nominees were Justin Ellington (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone), Tom Gibbons (Oedipus), Lee Kinney (The Fear of 13), and Josh Schmidt (Bug).
Best Book of a Musical
Cinco Paul won for Schmigadoon!. He was nominated alongside David Hornsby and Chris Hoch (The Lost Boys), Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue (Titaníque), and Jim Barne and Kit Buchan (Two Strangers).
Best Orchestrations
Doug Besterman and Mike Morris won for Schmigadoon!. Other nominees were Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez and Gabriel Mann (The Lost Boys), Lux Pyramid (Two Strangers), Brian Usifer (Chess), and Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Cinco Paul won for Schmigadoon!. He was nominated alongside Caroline Shaw (Death of a Salesman), Steve Bargonetti (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone), The Rescues (The Lost Boys), and Jim Barne and Kit Buchan (Two Strangers).
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Qween Jean won for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Other nominees were Linda Cho (Ragtime and Schmigadoon!), Ryan Park (The Lost Boys), and David I Reynoso (The Rocky Horror Show).
Best Costume Design of a Play
Jeff Mahshie won for Fallen Angels. He was nominated alongside Brenda Abbandandolo (Dog Day Afternoon), Qween Jean (Liberation), Emilio Sosa (The Balusters), and Paul Tazewell (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone).
The 2026 Tony Awards showcased the incredible talent and creativity of Broadway, with many deserving winners across all categories. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
