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Navigating Tony Eligibility: Play Revival vs. New Work
20 Feb
Summary
- Tony Awards eligibility rulings for the 2025-2026 season were announced.
- A modern-dress adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus is officially a play revival.
- The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 7.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has confirmed eligibility statuses for five Broadway productions for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. These rulings, announced recently, are vital for productions seeking nominations.
Notably, Robert Ickes' contemporary adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus has been officially classified as a play revival. This classification, despite the production's innovative modern-dress staging and the author-director's original contribution, aligns with traditional Tony Awards guidelines.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast on June 7 from Radio City Musical Hall, celebrating the best of Broadway. Further eligibility rulings are expected throughout the season.
