The 2025 Tony Award nominations have been announced, with The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! leading the pack with 12 nods each. These original musicals—one based on the 1980s vampire film and the other on the cancelled Apple TV+ comedy—will compete in the best original musical category alongside Titanique and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
Musical Revivals and Plays
The musical revival Ragtime follows closely with 11 nominations. In the play categories, Liberation, a feminist drama that recently won the Pulitzer Prize, leads the best play race. It faces Giant, The Balusters, and Little Bear Ridge Road. The best revival of a play category includes Death of a Salesman, Becky Shaw, Every Brilliant Thing, Fallen Angels, and Oedipus.
Notable Acting Nominations
Rose Byrne received her first Tony nomination for best actress in a play for her role in Fallen Angels, following her recent Oscar nod. Her co-star Kelli O'Hara earned her ninth nomination. They will compete against Carrie Coon (Bug), Susannah Flood (Liberation), and Lesley Manville (Oedipus). Daniel Radcliffe, a previous Tony winner, is nominated for lead actor in a play for Every Brilliant Thing, alongside Nathan Lane (Death of a Salesman), Will Harrison (Punch), Mark Strong (Oedipus), and John Lithgow (Giant).
Musical Acting Categories
Luke Evans earned a lead actor in a musical nomination for his Broadway debut in The Rocky Horror Show. He faces Nicholas Christopher (Chess), Sam Tutty (Two Strangers), and Brandon Uranowitz and Joshua Henry (Ragtime). For lead actress in a musical, nominees include Sara Chase (Schmigadoon!), Stephanie Hsu (The Rocky Horror Show), Caissie Levy (Ragtime), Marla Mindelle (Titanique), and Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers).
Featured Categories and Snubs
Featured acting nominees include Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, Alden Ehrenreich, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and June Squibb, who at 96 becomes the oldest Tony nominee ever. Notable snubs include Lea Michele (Chess), Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson, Kristin Chenoweth, Taraji P. Henson, Keanu Reeves, Ayo Edebiri, and Don Cheadle. This year's ceremony will be held on June 7, hosted by singer Pink.
