In a recent announcement, the stage adaptations of the films “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” led the pack with 12 Tony Award nominations each. Notably, June Squibb, aged 96, became the oldest actor to receive a Tony nomination, while Danny Burstein made history as the most-nominated male actor in Tony Awards history.
Following closely behind were the revival of “Ragtime” with 11 nominations and “Death of a Salesman” with nine nods. A total of 24 productions received at least one nomination across the 26 Tony categories, including innovative shows like “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and the revival of “Chess.”
Competing for the title of Best New Musical are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” Meanwhile, the Best New Play category features acclaimed works like “Giant,” “Liberation,” “The Balusters,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”
June Squibb, nominated for her role in “Marjorie Prime,” now holds the record for the oldest Tony-nominated actor, surpassing Lois Smith’s previous record. On the other hand, Danny Burstein earned his ninth nomination, making him the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
Among the acting nominees, Daniel Radcliffe secured a nomination for his performance in “Every Brilliant Thing.” The Best Play Revival category includes well-received productions like “Every Brilliant Thing,” “Death of a Salesman,” “Oedipus,” “Becky Shaw,” and “Fallen Angels.”
Noteworthy nominations include Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara for their roles in “Fallen Angels,” making Byrne the 22nd actor to be Oscar- and Tony-nominated in the same year. The Best Actor and Actress in a Musical categories feature talented performers from various productions.
The Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, with a telecast hosted by Pink. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Last year’s show, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, attracted 4.85 million viewers to CBS, marking its largest audience in six years.
