With the nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards officially announced, it’s time for some great Broadway lighting.
Darren Criss again Uzo Aduba revealed the list of nominees for the 79th annual awards show on Tuesday, May 5.
In just one month, the 2026 Tony Awards will take place at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7. The event will air live on the East and West Coasts on CBS and Paramount+.
Pink will make his Tonys debut hosting the ceremony during the ceremony, replacing last year’s host, Cynthia Erivo.
“It’s the honor of a lifetime to host a night that celebrates the hard workers in showbiz,” Pink, 46, said in an April press release. “Broadway has shaped my life and the way I put together my shows — a supportive, inclusive community, full of talent and love. These people create magic every day, and I can’t wait to celebrate them with the world.”
He continued, “When I was asked to host the Tonys, I immediately thought, ‘I have to get my daughter’s permission. [Willow, 15].’ I’ve never been on Broadway, and shouldn’t you be on Broadway to catch up? That seems fair and square. But when I asked my daughter, she was so excited to have a ticket to the Tonys, so I’m hosting the Tonys and I’m really excited and nervous because that girl is a tough crowd!”
The 79th annual Tony Awards will air on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 7, at 8 pm ET. Keep scrolling to see the full list of this year’s Tony nominees:
Best Music
The Lost Boys
Schmigadoon!
The Titanic
Two Strangers (Carry the cake across New York)
Best Performance
Balusters
A bully
Freedom
Little Bear Ridge Road
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Nicholas Christopher, Chess
Luke Evans, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Joshua Henry, Ragtime
Sam Tutty, Two Strangers (Bring the Cake to New York)
Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Sara Chase, Schmigadoon!
Stephanie Hsu, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Caissie Levy, Ragtime
Marla Mindelle, Titaníque
Christiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Bring the Cake to Fall in New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama
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, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
John Lithgow, Giant
Daniel Radcliffe, Everything Good
Mark Strong, Oedipus
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Drama
Betsy Aidem, Liberation
Marylouise Burke, The Balusters
Go Cash, Giant
Laurie Metcalf, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
June Squibb, Marjorie Prime
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Drama
Christopher Abbott, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime
Brandon J. Dirden, Waiting for Godot
Alden Ehrenreich, Becky Shaw
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Richard Thomas, The Balusters
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Shoshana Bean, The Lost Boys
Hannah Cruz, Chess
Rachel Dratch, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Ana Gasteyer, Schmigadoon!
Nichelle Lewis, Ragtime
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Lost Boys
André De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Bryce Pinkham, Chess
Ben Levi Ross, Ragtime
Layton Williams, Titaníque
Best Play Directions
Nicholas Hytner, Giant
Robert Icke, Oedipus
Kenny Leon, The Balusters
Joe Montello, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Whitney White, Liberation
Best Music Guides
Michael Arden, The Lost Boys
Lear de Bessonet, Ragtime
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Tim Jackson, Two Strangers (Carry the cake across New York)
Zaylon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: Jellicle Ball
Best Game Update
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Becky Shaw
Everything Bright
Fallen angels
Oedipus
Best Music Update
Cats: Jellicle Ball
Rag time
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
The Best Book of Music
The Lost Boys
Schmigadoon!
The Titanic
Two Strangers (Carry the cake across New York)
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics)
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
The Lost Boys
Schmigadoon!
Two Strangers (Carry the cake across New York)
Excellent Game Design
Oedipus
A bug
Dog Day Afternoon
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Fallen angels
Best Music Design
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Two Strangers (Carry the cake across New York)
Cats: Jellicle Ball
The Lost Boys
Schmigadoon!
Best Costume Design for the Game
Dog Day Afternoon
Freedom
Fallen angels
Balusters
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Best Musical Costume Design
Rag time
Schmigadoon!
Cats: Jellicle Ball
The Lost Boys
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Lighting Design for a Game
Dog Day Afternoon
Oedipus
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
A bug
Fear 13
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best Lighting Design for Music
Chess
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Schimgadoon!
Cats: Jellicle Ball
Rag time
The Lost Boys
Best Choreography
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Ellenore Scott, Ragtime
Ani Taj, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Cats: Jellicle Ball
Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, The Lost Boys
The Best Orchestrations
Schmigadoon!
The Lost Boys
Two Strangers (Carry the cake across New York)
Chess
Cats: Jellicle Ball
Best Sound Design for Gaming
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Oedipus
Fear 13
A bug
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best Sound Design for Music
Cats: Jellicle Ball
Rag time
The Lost Boys
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Schmigadoon
