The 2026 Tony Awards nominations have just been announced
The race for Broadway's top honors begins today.
www.timeout.comHere are the latest Tony nominations for 2026 and key details.
- When and where: The 79th Tony Awards nominations were announced on May 5, 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York and broadcast on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+. This year’s nominations were revealed by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss across CBS Mornings and a YouTube live stream.[2][3][5]
- Major contenders: The early coverage lists include notable nominees across musical and play categories, with several veteran Broadway names recognized for performances and design. For complete, category-by-category lists, see the full announcements from outlets like Variety, EW, CBS News, and the official Tony Awards site.[3][6][7][10]
- Special notes: The Tony Administration Committee met during the season to determine eligibility for the 2025–2026 season, confirming eligibility and noting which productions/performers would be recognized in various categories. The ceremony is hosted by P!nk.[1]
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- A quick snapshot of the most talked-about nominations often includes Best Musical races (e.g., titles like The Lost Boys or Schmigadoon!), along with top acting nominations and design categories. For a precise list, refer to the live-updated pages from the Tony Awards site and major outlets.[6][7][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact full list of nominees by category and highlight any records or notable firsts from this year.