2026 Tony Awards Nominations Announced for Plays and Musicals

Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on May 5, 2026, recognizing achievements in Broadway theater from the past season. The awards ceremony is set for June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Pink will host the event, marking her first time in that role.

This year's nominees include productions and performers across multiple genres, reflecting a range of new and revived works. The awards provide recognition that can boost careers and extend show runs through increased public interest.

Daniel Radcliffe and Nathan Lane are nominated for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play, along with John Lithgow, Mark Strong and Will Harrison. Luke Evans is nominated for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical, alongside Nicholas Christopher, Joshua Henry, Sam Tutty and Brandon Uranowitz.

Rose Byrne is nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a play, with fellow nominees including Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Susannah Flood and Lesley Manville. Stephanie Hsu is nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a musical, along with Sara Chase, Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle and Christiani Pitts.

" Byrne's nomination follows her Oscar nomination earlier in 2026 for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.

Revival categories feature "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman" and "Ragtime" among others. Featured role nominees include Ali Louis Bourzgui and Shoshana Bean in musicals, as well as Christopher Abbott and Laurie Metcalf in plays. Technical awards cover choreography, original score and direction, with recipients such as Christopher Gattelli and Michael Arden recognized.

The full list of nominees was released during the announcement, setting the stage for the upcoming ceremony. , James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. Pink, a three-time Grammy winner, joins this group for the 2026 event.

The awards will be presented live, celebrating the contributions of actors, directors and creative teams to Broadway.