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Tony Awards Nominations Unveiled: A Fierce Race Begins
5 May
Summary
- Nominations for the 79th annual Tony Awards will be announced May 5th.
- Six musicals and six plays are competing for top honors.
- Special Tony Awards will honor lifetime achievements and advocacy.
The nominations for the 79th annual Tony Awards will be unveiled on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, recognizing outstanding achievements in the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss will announce the nominees, with top categories like Best Musical and Best Play revealed first on CBS Mornings at 8:30 a.m. ET.
A complete list of nominations will follow on the official Tony Awards YouTube page. This season is noted for its unpredictability, featuring six musicals and six plays contending for nominations in the leading categories. Notable musicals include "Beaches," "The Lost Boys," and "Titaníque," while plays like "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Giant" are strong contenders.
In addition to competitive categories, special honors will be bestowed. Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her advocacy work. André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will be recognized with Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
The winners will be announced on Sunday, June 7, 2026, during a telecast hosted by Pink from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre will also be presented to the 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
