With the voting period for the Tony Awards closing, theater enthusiasts are sharing their thoughts on this year’s Broadway contenders. Leading the nominations are The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!, each with 12 nods. The competition for best new musical also includes Titaníque and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
In the category for best leading actor in a play, it’s a race between John Lithgow in Giant and Nathan Lane in Death of a Salesman. Daniel Radcliffe might clinch his second Tony for his role in Every Brilliant Thing. Nicholas Christopher’s performance in Chess has been praised as ‘star-making’ by critics, with the play closing on June 21.
For best leading actress in a play, Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara face tough competition in Fallen Angels. Their comedic performances contrast with Lesley Manville’s gripping role in Oedipus.
Reporter Michael Paulson has covered the impact of celebrity presence on Broadway, as well as high ticket prices and challenges for musical theater in New York. Audience preferences may have been shaped by these dynamics.
The final decision lies with you, the audience. Cast your votes to support your favorite performances this season.
Categories and Nominees
- Best Musical:
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Titaníque
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Best Play:
- The Balusters
- Giant
- Liberation
- Little Bear Ridge Road
- Best Musical Revival:
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball
- Ragtime
- The Rocky Horror Show
- Best Play Revival:
- Becky Shaw
- Death of a Salesman
- Every Brilliant Thing
- Fallen Angels
- Oedipus
- Best Leading Actor in a Musical:
- Nicholas Christopher – Chess
- Luke Evans – The Rocky Horror Show
- Joshua Henry – Ragtime
- Sam Tutty – Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Brandon Uranowitz – Ragtime
- Best Leading Actress in a Musical:
- Sara Chase – Schmigadoon!
- Stephanie Hsu – The Rocky Horror Show
- Caissie Levy – Ragtime
- Marla Mindelle – Titaníque
- Christiani Pitts – Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Best Leading Actor in a Play:
- Will Harrison – Punch
- Nathan Lane – Death of a Salesman
- John Lithgow – Giant
- Daniel Radcliffe – Every Brilliant Thing
- Mark Strong – Oedipus
- Best Leading Actress in a Play:
- Rose Byrne – Fallen Angels
- Carrie Coon – Bug
- Susannah Flood – Liberation
- Lesley Manville – Oedipus
- Kelli O’Hara – Fallen Angels
Watch the Tony Awards event on Sunday, June 7, as results unfold. Stay tuned for coverage from our team.