Bess Wohl’s play Liberation earned a nomination for Best Play at the 79th Tony Awards, which took place on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The play had already achieved major recognition earlier in 2026, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in May. Liberation earned five Tony nominations total, including Best Direction for Whitney White.
The play explores the legacy of consciousness-raising feminist groups from the 1970s, blending comedy and sincerity to examine what people inherit, forget, and continue fighting for. It was developed by Roundabout Theatre Company before its Broadway run.
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Sources
- Playbill — live Tony Awards coverage and nominees list
- Wikipedia — 79th Tony Awards nominees and background
- The Pulitzer Prizes — confirmation that Liberation won 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
