Schmigadoon! Broadway leads the 2026 Tony Awards with 12 nominations, tying with The Lost Boys for the most nominations in the 79th annual ceremony. The nominations were announced May 5, with the musical comedy earning recognition across acting, direction, choreography, and design categories.
Quick Facts
- Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys each received 12 nominations, the most of any show this season.
- Nominations were announced May 5, 2026, by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss.
- The 79th Tony Awards ceremony takes place June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by P!NK.
- Ragtime follows with 11 nominations, the third-most nominated production.
Schmigadoon! earned nominations in major categories including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for Christopher Gattelli. The production also received nominations for Best Choreography (Gattelli), Best Original Score (Cinco Paul), Best Book of a Musical (Cinco Paul), and multiple design categories including costume, lighting, sound, and orchestrations.
The musical, which opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre on April 20, 2026, is a Golden Age love letter that has resonated with audiences and critics alike. Following its 12 Tony nominations, Schmigadoon! announced a four-month extension to its Broadway run in May, extending the show’s final performance to September 6, 2026.
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Schmigadoon Broadway leads 2026 Tonys with 12 nominations
The 79th Tony Awards will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on June 7, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The ceremony will honor excellence in Broadway productions during the 2025-26 season and will include special Tony Awards for lifetime achievement.
Sources
- Broadway.com — Announced nominations on May 5, 2026, with Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys tied at 12 nominations each; Ragtime with 11 nominations; ceremony details and host information.
- Playbill — Confirmed Schmigadoon! as one of the season’s most-nominated productions with 12 nominations including Best Musical.
- Apple — Reported Apple lands first-ever Tony honors with 12 nominations for Schmigadoon!, including Best Musical.
- Deadline — Reported Schmigadoon! extends Broadway run following 12 Tony nominations announced May 7, 2026.
