“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” led the pack with 12 Tony Award nominations each, while 96-year-old June Squibb made history as the oldest Tony-nominated actor and Danny Burstein became the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
Following closely behind were “Ragtime,” a revival celebrating early 20th-century America with 11 nominations, and “Death of a Salesman,” starring Nathan Lane, which received nine nods. In total, 24 shows received at least one nomination across the 26 Tony categories.
Competing for the best new musical title are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” a comedic take on the movie “Titanic,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” The best new play nominees include “Giant,” “Liberation,” “The Balusters,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”
June Squibb, nominated for “Marjorie Prime,” broke the record as the oldest Tony-nominated actor, surpassing Lois Smith. Danny Burstein earned his ninth Tony nod, becoming the most-nominated male actor, while Kelli O’Hara received her ninth career nomination for a revival of the comedy “Fallen Angels.”
Daniel Radcliffe secured a nomination for “Every Brilliant Thing,” a one-person show exploring depression remedies. The best play revival category includes well-received works like “Every Brilliant Thing,” “Death of a Salesman,” “Oedipus,” “Becky Shaw,” and “Fallen Angels.”
John Lithgow and Rose Byrne received acting nominations, with Lithgow in the running for his third Tony. The best actor in a musical nominees include Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, Sam Tutty, Nicholas Christopher, and Luke Evans. On the women’s side, nominees are Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle, Christiani Pitts, Sara Chase, and Stephanie Hsu.
The Tony Awards ceremony is set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by Pink and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Last year’s show, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, attracted 4.85 million viewers, marking the largest broadcast audience in six years.