Tony Award Nominations Announced for 79th Annual Ceremony
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Nominations for the 79th annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning, recognizing Broadway productions from the 2025-2026 season. The ceremony, hosted by Grammy-winning artist Pink, will air live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7. Notable nominees include John Lithgow for 'Giant' and Laurie Metcalf for 'Death of a Salesman'.
Facts First
- Nominations for the 79th annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning.
- The ceremony will be hosted by Grammy-winning artist Pink and air live on CBS and Paramount+ on June 7.
- John Lithgow earned a nomination for his role in the play 'Giant', which is also nominated for best new play.
- Laurie Metcalf received her seventh Tony nomination for her role in 'Death of a Salesman'.
- Scott Rudin received two nominations despite stepping back from Broadway in 2021 following allegations.
What Happened
The Tony Awards nominating committee announced the nominees for the 79th annual ceremony on Tuesday morning. A selection of categories was announced on CBS Mornings beginning at 8:30 A.M. ET, with the remaining categories announced on the official YouTube channel at 9:00 A.M. ET by Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss. The play 'Giant', led by John Lithgow, is a nominee for best new play. Laurie Metcalf received her seventh Tony Award nomination for her role as Linda Loman in 'Death of a Salesman'. Scott Rudin received two nominations: best play revival for 'Death of a Salesman' and best play for 'Little Bear Ridge Road'. The 'Rocky Horror Show' received nine nominations, the third-most of the season.
Why this Matters to You
If you follow Broadway, the nominations signal which shows and performances are being celebrated this season, which could influence your ticket-buying decisions. The live ceremony on June 7 provides a televised celebration of theater that you can watch from home. For industry professionals and theater enthusiasts, the list of nominees highlights the artistic work deemed outstanding by a committee of 64 theater professionals.
What's Next
The 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and will air live on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 7. The winners in categories including Best Musical, Best Play, and all performance and design awards will be announced during the broadcast.