The Tony Awards 2026 nominations have been announced, highlighting major names led by Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne among the top contenders in American theatre acting categories. The ceremony will be held on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, marking one of the most important nights in global theatre.
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Radcliffe is competing for Best Actor in a Play for his role in Every Brilliant Thing, alongside prominent names including John Lithgow, Mark Strong, and Nathan Lane. Meanwhile, Rose Byrne earned a Best Actress nomination for her performance in Fallen Angels.
The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon lead the nominations with 12 each, followed by Ragtime with 11. Productions such as Death of a Salesman and The Rocky Horror Show received nine nominations.
The list also features a strong presence of London transfers, including Oedipus and Titaníque, alongside nominations for performers who have previously won Olivier Awards. Categories span both musicals and revived classics, reflecting a packed theatre season.
As for acting categories, names such as Lesley Manville, Carrie Coon, and Kelli O’Hara stand out, while directing categories include several of today’s leading theatre-makers.
What’s Next?
Attention now turns to the awards ceremony to see whether the leading productions maintain their dominance, amid expectations of possible surprises in major acting categories.
