The Tony Awards nominations were announced Tuesday, with The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! each leading the pack with 12 nominations. The ceremony also made history as June Squibb, at 96, became the oldest Tony-nominated actor ever, while Danny Burstein set a new record for the most-nominated male actor.
Top Nominees
The Lost Boys, an adaptation of the 1987 teen vampire film, and Schmigadoon!, a parody of Broadway musicals based on the Apple TV series, were closely followed by a revival of Ragtime with 11 nods and Death of a Salesman, starring Nathan Lane, with nine. Twenty-four shows received at least one nomination across 26 categories, including revivals of Chess and Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the latter reimagining the feline classic as a queer ballroom celebration.
Bill Rauch, co-director of Cats: The Jellicle Ball, expressed his excitement: "I'm over the Jellicle moon about this! I've spent my whole career trying to connect the dots between classics and the place and time we're living in."
Best New Musical and Play
The best new musical nominees are The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Ali Louis Bourzgui, nominated for his role in The Lost Boys, said: "People love a villain they can care for. I think that's the most interesting kind of character."
For best new play, nominees include Giant with John Lithgow, Liberation, The Balusters, and Little Bear Ridge Road. Playwright Mark Rosenblatt noted the relevance of Giant, which explores antisemitism: "The pain in the play is perennial."
Historic Milestones
June Squibb broke the record for oldest nominee, previously held by Lois Smith (89 in 2020). Squibb's Broadway career began in 1960 with Gypsy. Danny Burstein earned his ninth nomination for Marjorie Prime, surpassing Jason Robards' record. Kelli O'Hara also received her ninth nomination for Fallen Angels, tying for third place on the all-time list.
Notable Snubs and Surprises
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson missed acting nods for The Fear of 13, while Lea Michele was overlooked for Chess. Actors from The Bear—Ayo Edebiri, Jon Bernthal, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach—were also shut out. However, Daniel Radcliffe earned a nomination for Every Brilliant Thing.
Rose Byrne secured a nomination for Fallen Angels, becoming the 22nd actor nominated for both an Oscar and Tony in the same year. Her co-star Kelli O'Hara also received a nod, along with Lesley Manville, Susannah Flood, and Carrie Coon.
Acting Categories
Best actor in a play nominees include Nathan Lane, John Lithgow, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Strong, and Will Harrison. For best actress in a play, nominees are Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, Lesley Manville, Susannah Flood, and Carrie Coon.
In musicals, best actor nominees include Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, Sam Tutty, Nicholas Christopher, and Luke Evans. Best actress nominees are Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle, Christiani Pitts, Sara Chase, and Stephanie Hsu.
Additional Nominees
Other notable nominees include Brandon J. Dirden for featured role, while Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden, Keanu Reeves, and Alex Winters were among those overlooked.
Ceremony Details
The Tony Awards will be held June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by Pink, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Last year's show drew 4.85 million viewers, the largest audience in six years.
