Joshua Henry has earned a Tony Award nomination for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical for his starring role in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, which opens the 79th Tony Awards ceremony on June 8.
Quick Facts
- Joshua Henry is nominated for best actor in a leading role in a musical
- Ragtime received 11 Tony Award nominations total
- The revival is playing at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater
- Henry plays Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the musical
The Lincoln Center Theater revival of Ragtime is among the most-nominated productions at the 2026 Tony Awards, with 11 nominations across multiple categories. Henry’s performance as the central character Coalhouse Walker Jr. has earned widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and power.
Henry brings extensive Broadway experience to the role, with previous Tony nominations for his work in Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys, and other productions. His casting in the demanding lead role of Ragtime marks another significant moment in his career as one of Broadway’s most respected performers.
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The 2026 Tony Awards ceremony airs on June 8, recognizing excellence in Broadway productions from the 2025-26 season. Ragtime competes in the best revival of a musical category alongside Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show.
Sources
- WSVN — reported Joshua Henry’s Tony nomination for Ragtime
- Facebook / Today Show — confirmed nomination details and category
- Lincoln Center Theater — provided information on Ragtime’s 11 nominations
- The New York Times — verified Ragtime’s nomination count and ceremony date
