“Schmigadoon!” and “The Lost Boys” emerged as the top contenders for the Tony Awards with a remarkable 12 nominations each, while 96-year-old June Squibb made history as the oldest Tony-nominated actor. Danny Burstein also made waves by becoming the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
Following closely behind were “Ragtime,” a revival musical capturing early 20th-century America with 11 nominations, and “Death of a Salesman,” Arthur Miller’s poignant portrayal of the American Dream’s unraveling, led by Nathan Lane, which secured nine nods. A total of 24 shows received nominations across the 26 Tony categories, including innovative productions like “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and the revived classic “Chess.”
Competing for the title of best new musical are “Titanique,” a comedic take on the blockbuster movie “Titanic,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” a romantic comedy set in New York City. In the best new play category, nominees include “Giant,” “Liberation,” “The Balusters,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”
June Squibb made history as the oldest Tony-nominated actor for her role in “Marjorie Prime,” surpassing previous records. Danny Burstein also set a record as the most-nominated male actor in Tony history with nine nods. Notable nominations include Daniel Radcliffe for “Every Brilliant Thing.”
The best play revival category features acclaimed productions like “Oedipus,” “Becky Shaw,” and “Fallen Angels.” John Lithgow, a two-time Tony winner, is a leading contender in the best actor category alongside performers like Nathan Lane and Daniel Radcliffe. Rose Byrne, known for her film work, secured a nomination for her role in “Fallen Angels.”
In the musical categories, actors like Joshua Henry and Brandon Uranowitz from “Ragtime” and Sam Tutty in “Two Strangers” received nominations. The Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, with Pink set to host the event. Viewers can catch the live broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.
Last year’s Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, saw a significant audience of 4.85 million viewers on CBS, marking a six-year high in broadcast viewership.