2026 Tony Awards: Complete List of Winners as Death of a Salesman and Schmigadoon! Dominate

Broadway's biggest night delivered spectacular results at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall on 8 June 2026. Hosted by pop superstar P!nk, the ceremony saw Death of a Salesman sweep the board with six awards, making it the most decorated play revival in Tony history. Meanwhile, Schmigadoon! claimed the coveted Best Musical trophy, and Ragtime was honoured as Best Revival of a Musical in a night that celebrated the extraordinary breadth of talent on the Great White Way.

For London theatre fans, the results are particularly interesting. Several of these productions have ties to the UK stage, and the wins could well signal future transfers to the West End. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Tony Awards winners and what they mean for theatregoers on this side of the Atlantic.

Death of a Salesman Rewrites the Record Books

Arthur Miller's towering classic Death of a Salesman was the story of the night, collecting six Tony Awards and becoming the most-honoured play revival in the ceremony's history. The production won Best Revival of a Play, and its director Joe Mantello took the prize for Best Direction of a Play, capping a remarkable Broadway career that has seen him helm some of the most acclaimed productions of the past two decades.

Nathan Lane was nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in the revival, though the award ultimately went elsewhere. However, Laurie Metcalf triumphed in the Best Featured Actress in a Play category for her work in the production, while Christopher Abbott was also nominated in the featured actor race. The production's dominance across technical and creative categories underlines its status as one of the landmark Broadway revivals of recent years.

Schmigadoon! Takes Best Musical

The stage adaptation of the beloved Apple TV+ series Schmigadoon! beat a competitive field to win Best Musical. The show, which lovingly parodies golden-age musicals, overcame fellow nominees The Lost Boys, Titanique, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) to claim the top prize. Christopher Gattelli was nominated for both direction and choreography for the production, and Sara Chase received a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.

For fans of musicals in London, the Schmigadoon! win is notable. With the show now carrying Broadway's most prestigious stamp of approval, West End producers will undoubtedly be watching closely. The production's blend of nostalgia and modern comedy could prove a perfect fit for London audiences.

Ragtime and The Lost Boys Win Big

Ragtime was crowned Best Revival of a Musical, beating out competition from Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show. The revival's two leads were both recognised: Joshua Henry won Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, and Caissie Levy won Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Levy, who is well known to London audiences from her time in the West End cast of Frozen, delivered what many considered one of the finest vocal performances Broadway has seen in years. Ben Levi Ross and Nichelle Lewis were also nominated for featured roles, while Ellenore Scott received a choreography nod and Lear deBessonet was nominated for direction.

The Lost Boys matched Ragtime and Schmigadoon! with four wins across the evening. Shoshana Bean won Best Featured Actress in a Musical and Ali Louis Bourzgui took Best Featured Actor in a Musical for their performances in the vampire-themed production. Director Michael Arden was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical, and the choreography team of Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant was also recognised.

Acting Categories: Lithgow, Manville, and Radcliffe Among the Honoured

The lead acting awards delivered some powerful moments. John Lithgow won Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Giant, adding another major honour to a career that has already included Emmys, Golden Globes, and a previous Tony win. Lesley Manville, one of Britain's most celebrated stage and screen actresses, won Best Actress in a Play for her role in Robert Icke's production of Oedipus. Manville's win was widely tipped after her acclaimed run in what Icke has described as a modern reimagining of the Sophocles tragedy.

The nominations also featured some fascinating choices. Daniel Radcliffe was nominated for Best Actor in a Play for Every Brilliant Thing, while Will Harrison earned a nod for Punch. In the play actress category, Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara were both nominated for Fallen Angels, the Noël Coward comedy that has also been running in London's West End. Mark Strong rounded out the lead actor nominees for his work in Oedipus alongside Manville.

In the featured categories, Alden Ehrenreich won Best Featured Actor in a Play for Becky Shaw, beating a stellar field that included Danny Burstein, Brandon J. Dirden, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and Richard Thomas. June Squibb received a nomination for Marjorie Prime, adding a Tony nod to her recent Oscar recognition.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball Wins Direction and Choreography

One of the most talked-about productions of the Broadway season, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, won two of the evening's most competitive categories. Directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch won Best Direction of a Musical for their radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic show, which set the action in a ballroom culture setting. Choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons won Best Choreography for the same production, reflecting the critical consensus that the show's movement and staging were nothing short of revolutionary.

André De Shields was also nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the production, though the award went to Ali Louis Bourzgui for The Lost Boys.

The Complete List of 2026 Tony Awards Winners

Here is the full rundown of winners from the 79th Annual Tony Awards:

Best Musical: Schmigadoon!

Best Play: Liberation

Best Revival of a Play: Death of a Salesman

Best Revival of a Musical: Ragtime

Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Lesley Manville, Oedipus

Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: John Lithgow, Giant

Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Caissie Levy, Ragtime

Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Joshua Henry, Ragtime

Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Laurie Metcalf, Death of a Salesman

Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Alden Ehrenreich, Becky Shaw

Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Shoshana Bean, The Lost Boys

Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Lost Boys

Best Direction of a Play: Joe Mantello, Death of a Salesman

Best Direction of a Musical: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Best Choreography: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Cats: The Jellicle Ball

What This Means for London Theatre

Tony Awards results always ripple across the Atlantic, and the 2026 ceremony is no exception. Several nominated productions already have London connections. Fallen Angels has been playing in the West End, Titanique transferred from New York to London last year, and Robert Icke's Oedipus originated in the UK before heading to Broadway. The success of Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys as new musicals will likely accelerate conversations about West End transfers.

For theatregoers who want to experience Tony-winning talent and Tony-nominated plays and musicals without crossing the Atlantic, London remains one of the world's richest theatre cities. Many of Broadway's biggest hits arrive in the West End within a year or two of their New York premieres, and several shows currently playing in London have deep Tony connections.

If the Tony Awards have inspired you to catch world-class theatre, browse our full list of London shows to find your next night out. From long-running West End favourites like The Lion King and Hamilton to exciting new productions, there is always something extraordinary to see on the London stage.