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Lost Boys, Schmigadoon Lead Tony Nods with 12 Each

5/6/2026

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Summary

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The 79th Tony Awards nominations were announced on May 5, 2026, with the ceremony on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! each received twelve nominations, the most of any show.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, John Lithgow and Nathan Lane earned leading-actor nominations.
Hollywood actors Lea Michele, Adrien Brody, Keanu Reeves and Ayo Edebiri were omitted, sparking commentary on the nominees’ lack of star power.

History

Historical Context

In 2016 the Tony Awards saw Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton set a record with 16 nominations, eclipsing earlier highs and proving that artistic innovation can dominate over star power. That precedent frames the 2026 season, where the nominations spotlight new shows Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! yet note the absence of marquee Hollywood names, suggesting a continued shift toward merit-based recognition.

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Story summary

The 79th Tony Awards nominations were announced on May 5, 2026, with the ceremony on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! each received twelve nominations, the most of any show.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, John Lithgow and Nathan Lane earned leading-actor nominations.
Hollywood actors Lea Michele, Adrien Brody, Keanu Reeves and Ayo Edebiri were omitted, sparking commentary on the nominees’ lack of star power.

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