2026 Tony Awards: What to Expect and How to Watch

The Tony Awards, celebrating outstanding performances in Broadway productions, are drawing near with several surprises and historical possibilities. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s prestigious event, including how and where to tune in, and which productions and performers are set to make headlines.

When and How to Watch the Tony Awards

The Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7, airing from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time. You can watch the awards show on CBS or stream it in the U.S. through Paramount+ with Showtime. Additionally, a pre-show will air on Pluto TV from 6:35 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. This segment will be hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess and is accessible via smart TVs, streaming devices, and online through the “Live Music” channel on Pluto TV under the Entertainment category.

Hosting and Performances

Singer Pink will make her debut as the host of the Tony Awards. The event will feature performances from nominees in the best new musical and best musical revival categories. These include “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Ragtime,” and “The Rocky Horror Show.”

Awards and Nominations

This year, there are 26 competitive categories, ranging from acting and directing to scenic, costume, and lighting design. Top nominees include “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!,” each earning 12 nominations. Following closely are the revival of “Ragtime” with 11 nominations and Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” starring Nathan Lane, which received nine nominations.

Contenders for Best New Play and Musical

In the race for best new musical, contenders are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titaníque,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” The nominees for best new play include “The Balusters,” “Giant,” “Liberation,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”

Historical Possibilities

The night holds potential for significant achievements. June Squibb, at 96, is the oldest Tony-nominated actor ever and could become the oldest to win. Nathan Lane aims for his fourth Tony, which would tie him as the most-awarded male performer in Tony history. Each contender for best leading actress in a musical — Sara Chase, Stephanie Hsu, Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle, and Christiani Pitts — is nominated for the first time since 2002.

Additional Performances

The original lead cast members of “The Book of Mormon,” including Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Rory O’Malley, and Nikki M. James, will celebrate the show’s 15th anniversary with a special performance.

Season Highlights and Challenges

The 2025-2026 Broadway season set a new box office record, totaling $1,910,903,835 over 52 weeks, narrowly surpassing last year’s record despite having one less week. However, attendance dropped slightly to 14,577,322, and the average ticket price rose to $131.09.