Nicholas Christopher, Sara Chase, André De Shields, and More React to Being 2026 Tony Award Musical Nominees
Playbill • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced on May 5 by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss, with multiple musicals receiving recognition across acting, writing, directing, choreography, design, and production categories.
- Notable nominees include Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts for Two Strangers, Layton Williams and Marla Mindelle for Titaníque, and a strong showing for Ragtime with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and others receiving acting nods.
- The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and Chess also garnered significant nominations in various creative and technical categories, highlighting a diverse range of productions and talent.
- Many nominees expressed profound gratitude and emotional responses to their recognition, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and the fulfillment of lifelong dreams in theatre.
- The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by Grammy winner Pink, and will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
