What's happened
The Tony Awards nominations have been announced, with The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! leading the field with 12 nods each. Ragtime follows with 11. Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara earn their first Tony nominations, while Daniel Radcliffe is recognized for Every Brilliant Thing. The Best Play lineup features Liberation, Giant, The Balusters and Little Bear Ridge Road, with the ceremony set for June 7 hosted by Pink.
What's behind the headline?
brief:
- The nominations illustrate a competitive field across musical and play categories, with The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! attaining the most nods.
- Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara are newly recognized in acting categories, signaling continued prominence for established stage actors.
- The Best New Musical and Best New Play races are led by a mix of high-profile revivals and original works, suggesting strong box-office potential for several shows.
what this means:
- The awards season is poised to bolster Broadway’s profile ahead of June 7. Expect heightened ticket demand for The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique, and Ragtime, among others.
- The presence of Pulitzer-winning works like Liberation reshapes expectations for the Best Play slate, underscoring the influence of contemporary drama in the season.
forecast:
- Winners are likely to cluster around The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon! and Ragtime in musical categories, while Liberation and Giant will be strong contenders in the play races. The telecast will reinforce theatre’s cultural relevance amid broader entertainment competition.
How we got here
Nominations for the Tony Awards have been announced, highlighting a mix of original musicals, revivals and acclaimed performances. The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times and The New York Times report on the contenders across categories, including leading performances and notable snubs. The ceremony will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, with Pink hosting.
Our analysis
The Guardian (Benjamin Lee), The Independent, New York Times (Michael Paulson) and The Guardian compilation of nominations; coverage notes the breadth of contenders across musical and play categories and highlights notable snubs.
Go deeper
- Which show do you expect to lead the wins on June 7?
- Are any performances new to the Tony stage this year?
- How might the Pulitzer-winning Liberation influence the Best Play race?
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