The 2026 Tony Award nominations are announced in New York, with “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” leading the field. Multiple outlets report that both shows open recently and each earns 12 Tony nominations. “The Lost Boys,” starring Shoshana Bean, is nominated for best musical and competes with “Two Strangers” (Carry a Cake Across New York) and “Titaníque,” also reported as nominees for best musical. “Schmigadoon!” also receives a best musical nomination alongside those contenders.
Other productions highlighted across sources include “Titaníque” and “Two Strangers,” which are listed among the best musical nominees, and additional titles recognized in acting and other categories. “Ragtime” is reported as receiving 11 nominations, including attention as a major contender. In addition to the top shows, outlets also name several plays up for best play: “Balusters,” “Giant,” “Liberation,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.” Several reports also mention notable historical records among the nominees, including June Squibb becoming the oldest Tony-nominated actor at age 96 and Danny Burstein becoming the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
