The musical productions “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” emerged as frontrunners, each securing 12 Tony Award nominations. June Squibb, aged 96, made history as the oldest actor ever nominated for a Tony, while Danny Burstein became the most-nominated male actor in Tony history. Alongside these, “Ragtime” revival received 11 nominations, “Death of a Salesman” garnered nine nods, and a total of 24 shows received nominations across the 26 Tony categories.
Competing for the title of best new musical are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” a comedic take on the movie “Titanic,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York,” a romantic comedy set in New York City. In the best new play category, nominees include “Giant,” “Liberation,” “The Balusters,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”
June Squibb’s nomination for “Marjorie Prime” solidified her record as the oldest Tony-nominated actor, surpassing the previous record holder. Danny Burstein set a new record for the most-nominated male actor in Tony history with nine nods. Other notable nominees include Daniel Radcliffe for “Every Brilliant Thing.”
The best play revival category includes acclaimed works such as “Every Brilliant Thing,” “Death of a Salesman,” “Oedipus,” “Becky Shaw,” and “Fallen Angels.” John Lithgow and Rose Byrne are among the acting nominees, with Byrne being one of the 22 actors in history to be Oscar- and Tony-nominated in the same year.
Nominations for best actor and actress in a musical feature talented performers from various productions. The Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, with Pink as the host. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Last year’s show saw a significant viewership increase, drawing 4.85 million viewers, the highest in six years.