The race for Broadway’s biggest night has its frontrunners. Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced May 5, 2026, and two new musicals tied for the lead: “The Lost Boys,” a stage adaptation of the 1987 vampire film, and “Schmigadoon!,” based on the Apple TV+ comedy series, each landed 12 nominations including Best Musical. The revival of “Ragtime” followed close behind with 11.

The top of the field

“The Lost Boys,” directed by two-time Tony winner Michael Arden, drew nominations in marquee categories including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. The show — which follows a single mother and her teenage sons who move to the fictional Santa Carla and collide with a band of vampires — features music and lyrics by The Rescues and a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch. Cast member Shoshana Bean is among its acting nominees.

“Schmigadoon!” matched it nod for nod at 12. The “Ragtime” revival’s 11 nominations included Best Revival of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical, with acting recognition for cast members including Ben Levi Ross.

The major categories

The Best Musical nominees are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titaníque” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” The Best Play nominees are “The Balusters,” “Giant,” “Liberation” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”

When and where

The 79th Annual Tony Awards return to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2026, after the prior ceremony was also staged there. The show broadcasts live on CBS from 8 to 11 p.m. ET and streams on Paramount+. Grammy-winning singer P!nk hosts.

Why it matters

Tony nominations are a commercial event as much as an artistic one: a Best Musical nod reliably lifts grosses and extends runs, and the awards themselves can determine which shows survive the brutal post-season. With two splashy screen-to-stage adaptations leading the pack and a beloved revival of “Ragtime” close behind, the 2026 ceremony pits Broadway’s appetite for familiar IP against the prestige of a classic remounted. The winners will be revealed June 7 in Midtown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which shows led the 2026 Tony nominations?
'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' tied for the most with 12 nominations each, including Best Musical, followed by the revival of 'Ragtime' with 11.
What are the Best Musical nominees?
'The Lost Boys,' 'Schmigadoon!,' 'Titaníque' and 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).'
When and where are the 2026 Tony Awards?
Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, hosted by P!nk.
What is 'The Lost Boys' musical?
A new stage musical based on the 1987 Warner Bros. vampire film, directed by two-time Tony winner Michael Arden, with music and lyrics by The Rescues and a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch.