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- “Liberation” emerged as a major winner in the play categories, taking Best Play along with key acting and design awards.
- “The Lost Boys” also performed strongly, earning multiple acting and technical awards.
- John Lithgow won Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for “Giant,” while Lesley Manville took Best Actress for “Oedipus.” Laurie Metcalf also secured a featured acting win for her performance in “Death of a Salesman.”
Creative teams were widely recognised across lighting, costume, sound, and scenic design categories.
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The 2026 Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, celebrating the best of the Broadway season in a glamorous ceremony hosted by Grammy-winning artist Pink.
The event marked the 79th edition of the prestigious theatre awards, honouring outstanding performances, productions, and creative achievements across plays and musicals.
“Liberation” emerged as a major winner in the play categories, taking Best Play along with key acting and design awards. “Giant” and “Oedipus” also secured major wins, including acting and direction honours.
In the musical categories, “Schmigadoon!” dominated the night, winning Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, along with additional recognition for direction and orchestration. “The Lost Boys” also performed strongly, earning multiple acting and technical awards.
Veteran and rising stars shared the spotlight. John Lithgow won Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for “Giant,” while Lesley Manville took Best Actress for “Oedipus.” Laurie Metcalf also secured a featured acting win for her performance in “Death of a Salesman.”
Creative teams were widely recognised across lighting, costume, sound, and scenic design categories. Productions such as “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Ragtime,” and “Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman” received multiple technical awards.
The ceremony highlighted a competitive Broadway season with a mix of new productions and reimagined classics. Several shows shared multiple wins, reflecting a diverse and highly creative year in theatre.
The Tony Awards continue to stand as one of the most important celebrations of live theatre, recognising excellence across acting, writing, music, and stage production.
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