2026 Tony Awards: Celebrating Major Victories and Performances

WHO:

Broadway Shows - Bess Wohl became only the fourth female playwright to win the Best Play award in Tony Awards history for "Liberation."

Broadway Shows - Caissie Levy and Joshua Henry won Best Performance by an Actress and Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for "Ragtime," respectively.

Newser - Bess Wohl received the award for best play for "Liberation" during the 79th Tony Awards.

CBS News Entertainment - "Schmigadoon!" won the award for best musical.

NBC News - P!nk hosted the 2026 Tony Awards.

NBC News - Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reprised their roles from “The Book of Mormon.”

NBC News - John Lithgow became the oldest man to win an acting Tony.

WHAT:

Broadway Shows - "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" received three wins, including Best Direction of a Musical for Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch.

Broadway Shows - "Death of a Salesman" won Best Direction of a Play for Joe Mantello.

Broadway Shows - Lesley Manville won Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for "Oedipus."

Broadway Shows - John Lithgow won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "Giant."

Broadway Shows - Shoshana Bean won Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for "The Lost Boys."

Broadway Shows - Ali Louis Bourzgui won Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for "The Lost Boys."

Broadway Shows - Laurie Metcalf won Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for "Death of a Salesman."

Broadway Shows - Alden Ehrenreich won Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for "Becky Shaw."

Broadway Shows - Doug Besterman and Mike Morris won for Best Orchestrations for "Schmigadoon!"

Broadway Shows - "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" received three wins, including Qween Jean as the first transgender Tony winner for Best Costume Design of a Musical.

Broadway Shows - "Death of a Salesman" won Best Revival of a Play, while "Ragtime" won Best Revival of a Musical.

Newser - "Liberation" won the award for best play at the 79th Tony Awards.

Epoch Times Entertainment - Producer Lorne Michaels received the Best Musical award for "Schmigadoon!" during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on June 7, 2026.

Variety - "Death of a Salesman," a radical revival that restages Arthur Miller’s classic in a garage, won six prizes at the 79th Tony Awards.

Variety - "Schmigadoon!," "The Lost Boys," and "Ragtime" each earned four awards at the ceremony.

Variety - "Ragtime," "Liberation," and "Death of a Salesman" also scored major victories at the 79th Tony Awards.

ABC News - The 2026 Tony Awards featured major surprises, including unexpected wins and standout performances.

CBS News Entertainment - "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night.

NBC News - The biggest prize at the ceremony went to “Schmigadoon!”

WHERE:

Newser - The 79th Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

CBS News Entertainment - The event took place at Broadway's biggest night.

WHEN:

NBC News - The 15th anniversary of “The Book of Mormon” was honored during the ceremony.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - The opening number featured over 170 performers, including Pink, Lea Michele, and Megan Thee Stallion, and was set to a rewritten version of "Lady Marmalade."

Broadway Shows - Doug Besterman and Mike Morris won for Best Orchestrations for "Schmigadoon!"

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 13:49 UTC)

In a dazzling celebration of Broadway, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" took home three awards, including Best Direction of a Musical for Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, while "Death of a Salesman" earned Best Direction of a Play for Joe Mantello. Lesley Manville and John Lithgow were recognized for their leading performances in "Oedipus" and "Giant," respectively, and Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui won for their featured roles in "The Lost Boys." The opening number of the event showcased over 170 performers, including Pink, Lea Michele, and Megan Thee Stallion, and featured a rewritten version of "Lady Marmalade."

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 06:17 UTC)

In a historic night for Broadway, Bess Wohl has made waves by becoming only the fourth female playwright to win the Best Play award for her work "Liberation" at the Tony Awards. Additionally, "Ragtime" shone brightly with Caissie Levy and Joshua Henry taking home the awards for Best Performance by an Actress and Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, respectively. The evening also celebrated "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which garnered three wins, including Qween Jean's groundbreaking achievement as the first transgender Tony winner for Best Costume Design of a Musical.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 04:20 UTC)

Bess Wohl's play "Liberation" has been honored with the award for best play at the 79th Tony Awards. This prestigious event took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The recognition highlights the impact and creativity of Wohl's work in the theater community.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Producer Lorne Michaels has won the Best Musical award for "Schmigadoon!" at the 79th Annual Tony Awards held in New York City. The ceremony took place at 16:15 UTC, celebrating the best in theater. This recognition highlights the continued success and popularity of the musical.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 21:31 UTC)

In a stunning evening at the 79th Tony Awards, the radical revival of Arthur Miller's classic "Death of a Salesman," staged in a garage, took home an impressive six prizes. Meanwhile, the musical "Schmigadoon!," along with "The Lost Boys" and "Ragtime," each garnered four awards during the ceremony. This year's event showcased a remarkable array of talent and creativity in the theater world.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 19:41 UTC)

At the 79th Tony Awards, "Ragtime," "Liberation," and "Death of a Salesman" each took home significant honors. These productions were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the theater community. The event showcased a range of talent and creativity, highlighting the best in Broadway performances.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 17:49 UTC)

The 2026 Tony Awards showcased a night filled with major surprises, highlighted by unexpected wins and standout performances. Viewers were treated to a thrilling display of talent that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. It was a memorable evening that celebrated the best in theater.

(UPDATED June 8, 2026 16:15 UTC)

At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical, while "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the evening. P!nk hosted the 2026 Tony Awards, where Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reprised their roles from “The Book of Mormon,” which was also celebrated for its 15th anniversary. Additionally, John Lithgow made history by becoming the oldest man to win an acting Tony.