‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
Summary
The Tony Awards announced their 2026 nominations, with “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each receiving 12 nominations, leading the list. Other notable nominated productions include the revival of “Ragtime” with 11 nominations and “Death of a Salesman” with nine. Actor June Squibb became the oldest nominee at age 96, and Danny Burstein became the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.Key Facts
- “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” received the highest number of Tony nominations in 2026, with 12 each.
- The musical “Ragtime” received 11 nominations, and “Death of a Salesman” received nine.
- Twenty-four shows received at least one nomination across 26 categories.
- June Squibb, at 96 years old, is the oldest actor ever nominated for a Tony Award.
- Danny Burstein is now the male actor with the most Tony nominations in history.
- “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” reimagines the classic “Cats” musical focusing on queer ballroom culture.
- The best new musical nominees include “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).”
- Notable new play nominees include “Giant,” “Liberation” (Pulitzer Prize winner), and “The Balusters.”
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