Broadway's most prestigious night unfolded at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2026, as the 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of American theater with singer Pink making her debut as host . The evening belonged to Arthur Miller's timeless classic Death of a Salesman, which swept the ceremony with an impressive six wins, including the coveted Best Revival of a Play honor .

The musical categories saw fierce competition, with Schmigadoon! claiming Best Musical and securing four total wins from its 12 nominations . The fantasy musical The Lost Boys matched that achievement with four wins of its own, while the revival of Ragtime also earned four statuettes, making it one of the most competitive Tony seasons in recent memory .

Individual performances were celebrated across categories, with Nicole Scherzinger earning Best Actress in a Musical for her powerhouse portrayal in Sunset Boulevard, while Darren Criss took home honors for Best Actor in a Musical . Cole Escola won Best Actor in a Play for the hit comedy Oh, Mary!, and Sarah Snook claimed Best Actress in a Play, demonstrating the depth of talent on Broadway stages this season www.facebook.com .

The ceremony also bestowed Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre to industry legends André Bishop, James Lapine, and Jules Fisher, recognizing their decades of transformative contributions to American theater . The broadcast aired live on CBS, bringing the magic of Broadway to millions of viewers nationwide.