Final 2026 Tony nomination odds for musicals, plays, acting
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Key Points:
- The 2025-26 Broadway season showcased 30 musicals, plays, and revivals, with notable productions including Jean Smart's return in Call Me Izzy and revivals like August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone.
- The upcoming Tony Awards feature competitive races in major categories, with Gold Derby odds highlighting frontrunners such as Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) for Best Musical and Ragtime for Best Musical Revival.
- Leading acting contenders include Caissie Levy and Joshua Henry for Ragtime in musical categories, and Lesley Manville and John Lithgow for Oedipus and Giant respectively in play categories.
- Other top nominees in directing, choreography, and original score categories include Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, and The Lost Boys, indicating a diverse and dynamic field for the awards.
- Tony nominations will be announced on May 5, with experts and users invited to make predictions ahead of the official reveal.
