The most prestigious honors in American Broadway theater, the annual Tony Awards, have released their full 2026 nomination list, with a roster of celebrated screen and stage actors earning nods for their standout performances over the past season.
Among the most high-profile names in this year’s round of recognitions is Daniel Radcliffe, the globally beloved actor who rose to fame as the lead of the Harry Potter film franchise. Radcliffe picked up a nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his solo turn in *Every Brilliant Thing*, a intimate one-man production that explores the sensitive topic of depression through a warm, human-centered narrative. Joining him in receiving acting nods is recent Academy Award nominee Rose Byrne, who was tapped in the Best Leading Actress in a Play category for her comedic work in Noël Coward’s *Fallen Angels*. Byrne shares her nomination with co-star Kelli O’Hara, who also earned a spot in the same category for the production.
Veteran stage and screen talents round out the lead acting acting nominations alongside the two stars. British actress Lesley Manville gained recognition for Best Leading Actress for her turn in the Greek tragedy *Oedipus*, while iconic American actor John Lithgow scored a Best Leading Actor nomination for playing legendary author Roald Dahl in *Giant*. Former *Strictly Come Dancing* competitor Layton Williams also earned a nod, taking a spot in the Best Supporting Actor in a Musical category for his role as the iceberg in the musical parody *Titaníque*. Notably, Manville, Lithgow and Williams are all previous Olivier Award winners, whose current Broadway productions transferred to New York from London’s West End, highlighting the cross-Atlantic exchange of hit theatrical work.
When it comes to overall production nominations, two projects tied for the top spot this year: the stage musical adaptation of the 1980s classic film *The Lost Boys*, and the Broadway adaption of the Apple TV comedy series *Schmigadoon!*, both earned a leading 12 nominations each. Following close behind, the revived musical *Ragtime* picked up 11 nominations, while *Death of a Salesman*, *Cats: The Jellicle Ball* and *Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show* each earned 9 nods.
The full roster of competitive categories includes honors for every corner of Broadway production, from outstanding performances to writing, direction, and design. Key categories include Best Musical, where *The Lost Boys*, *Schmigadoon!*, *Titaníque*, and *Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)* are competing; Best Play, which features *The Balusters*, *Giant*, *Liberation*, and *Little Bear Ridge Road*; and multiple revival categories for both plays and musicals. The complete list of all nominations is available to view in full on the official Tony Awards website.
Widely considered the American equivalent of the UK’s Olivier Awards, the 2026 Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 7 in New York City, with Grammy-winning pop singer Pink set to host the star-studded event celebrating the very best of Broadway from the past year.