The 2026 Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by P!nk at Radio City Hall, saw The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! leading the winners’ list after tying with 12 nominations each. The ceremony highlighted a strong season for Broadway musicals and plays alike.

The 2026 Tony Awards ceremony took place live at Radio City Hall, with hosts and presenters unveiling winners across a range of theatre categories. Leading the nominations, both The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! secured twelve nods each, highlighting their prominence on the Broadway stage this year.

Ragtime also featured strongly with 11 nominations, while Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show each received nine, underscoring the evening’s competitive landscape. These musicals, alongside titles like Titanique and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), featured prominently across musical categories.

In the acting categories for musicals, nominees included Nicholas Christopher for Chess, Luke Evans in The Rocky Horror Show, and Stephanie Hsu in Schmigadoon!, with a mix of veterans and new faces recognised for their performances. On the play side, performances by actors such as Nathan Lane in Death of a Salesman and Daniel Radcliffe in Every Brilliant Thing received attention.

Direction awards acknowledged prominent figures such as Nicholas Hytner for Giant and Michael Arden for The Lost Boys, while choreography awards were shared among creatives like Christopher Gattelli for Schmigadoon! and Ellenore Scott for Ragtime. Technical categories also highlighted outstanding work in sound, lighting, and scenic design by teams behind these shows.

Special honours were presented, including Lifetime Achievement Awards to André Bishop, Jules Fisher, James Lapine, and Isabelle Stevenson. Additional recognitions, such as the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, were bestowed upon theatre practitioners including Mary-Mitchell Campbell and the 1/52 Project.

This year’s Tony Awards reflected a broad celebration of Broadway’s diverse theatrical offerings, from revivals and new works to technical craftsmanship, reaffirming the vitality of the theatre community in 2026.