Big productions like Death of a Salesman and Schmigadoon! dominated across key categoriesLast updated: June 08, 2026 | 09:034 MIN READJohn Lithgow and Jordan Fisher attend The 79th Annual Tony Awards First Impression's Presented by City National Bank at Radio City Music Hall on June 07, 2026 in New York City.AFP-BRYAN BEDDERBroadway’s biggest night returned with plenty of sparkle, surprises, and standing ovations as the Tony Awards 2026 celebrated the best in theatre. From revivals to breakout musicals, this year’s winners list featured major wins for John Lithgow, Laurie Metcalf, Joshua Henry, and Lesley Manville, among others, proving once again that Broadway still knows how to put on a show.Big productions like Death of a Salesman, Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, and Liberation also dominated across key categories, with the night spreading the love across musicals, revivals, and design awards.Below is the full list of winners from the Tony Awards 2026:Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Best musicalThe Lost BoysSchmigadoon! – WINNERTitaníqueTwo Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musicalNicholas Christopher, ChessLuke Evans, The Rocky Horror ShowJoshua Henry, Ragtime – WINNERSam Tutty, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Brandon Uranowitz, RagtimeBest performance by an actress in a leading role in a musicalSara Chase, Schmigadoon!Stephanie Hsu, The Rocky Horror ShowCaissie Levy, Ragtime – WINNERMarla Mindelle, TitaníqueChristiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Best revival of a playDeath of a Salesman – WINNERBecky ShawEvery Brilliant ThingFallen AngelsOedipusBest performance by an actor in a featured role in a playChristopher Abbott, Death of a SalesmanDanny Burstein, Marjorie PrimeBrandon J. Dirden, Waiting for GodotAlden Ehrenreich, Becky Shaw – WINNERRuben Santiago-Hudson, Joe Turner’s Come and GoneRichard Thomas, The BalustersBest revival of a musicalCats: The Jellicle BallRagtime – WINNERThe Rocky Horror ShowBest performance by an actress in a leading role in a playRose Byrne, Fallen AngelsCarrie Coon, BugSusannah Flood, LiberationLesley Manville, Oedipus – WINNERKelli O’Hara, Fallen AngelsBest performance by an actor in a featured role in a musicalAli Louis Bourzgui, The Lost Boys – WINNERAndré De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle BallBryce Pinkham, ChessBen Levi Ross, RagtimeLayton Williams, TitaníqueBest playThe BalustersGiantLiberation – WINNERLittle Bear Ridge RoadBest performance by an actress in a featured role in a musicalShoshana Bean, The Lost Boys – WINNERHannah Cruz, ChessRachel Dratch, The Rocky Horror ShowAna Gasteyer, Schmigadoon!Nichelle Lewis, RagtimeBest direction of a playNicholas Hytner, GiantRobert Icke, OedipusKenny Leon, The BalustersJoe Mantello, Death of a Salesman – WINNERWhitney White, LiberationBest direction of a musicalMichael Arden, The Lost BoysLear deBessonet, RagtimeChristopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!Tim Jackson, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball – WINNER!Best performance by an actress in a featured role in a playBetsy Aidem, LiberationMarylouise Burke, The BalustersAya Cash, GiantLaurie Metcalf, Death of a Salesman – WINNERJune Squibb, Marjorie PrimeBest performance by an actor in a leading role in a playWill Harrison, PunchNathan Lane, Death of a SalesmanJohn Lithgow, Giant – WINNERDaniel Radcliffe, Every Brilliant ThingMark Strong, OedipusBest choreographyChristopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!Ellenore Scott, RagtimeAni Taj, The Rocky Horror ShowOmari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Cats: The Jellicle Ball – WINNERLauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, The Lost BoysBest scenic design of a musicaldots, The Rocky Horror ShowSoutra Gilmour, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Rachel Hauck, Cats: The Jellicle BallDane Laffrey, The Lost Boys – WINNERScott Pask, Schmigadoon!Best scenic design of a playHildegard Bechtler, OedipusTakeshi Kata, BugChloe Lamford, Death of a Salesman – WINNERDavid Korins, Dog Day AfternoonDavid Rockwell, Fallen AngelsBest lighting design of a musicalKevin Adams, ChessJane Cox, The Rocky Horror ShowDonald Holder, Schmigadoon!Adam Honoré, Cats: The Jellicle BallAdam Honoré and Donald Holder (Lighting Design) and 59 Studio (Projection Design), RagtimeJen Schriever and Michael Arden, The Lost Boys – WINNERBest lighting design of a playIsabella Byrd, Dog Day AfternoonNatasha Chivers, OedipusStacey Derosier, Joe Turner’s Come and GoneHeather Gilbert, BugHeather Gilbert, The Fear of 13Jack Knowles, Death of a Salesman – WINNERBest sound design of a musicalKai Harada, Cats: The Jellicle BallKai Harada, Ragtime – WINNERAdam Fisher, The Lost BoysBrian Ronan, The Rocky Horror ShowWalter Trarbach, Schmigadoon!Best sound design of a playJustin Ellington, Joe Turner’s Come and GoneTom Gibbons, OedipusLee Kinney, The Fear of 13Josh Schmidt, BugMikaal Sulaiman, Death of a Salesman – WINNERBest book of a musicalDavid Hornsby and Chris Hoch, The Lost BoysCinco Paul, Schmigadoon! – WINNERMarla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue, TitaníqueJim Barne and Kit Buchan, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Best orchestrationsDoug Besterman and Mike Morris, Schmigadoon! – WINNEREthan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez and Gabriel Mann; The Lost BoysLux Pyramid, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Brian Usifer, ChessAndrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt; Cats: The Jellicle BallBest original score (music and/or lyrics) written for the theatreCaroline Shaw, Death of a SalesmanSteve Bargonetti, Joe Turner’s Come and GoneThe Rescues, The Lost BoysCinco Paul, Schmigadoon! – WINNERJim Barne and Kit Buchan, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Best costume design of a musicalLinda Cho, RagtimeLinda Cho, Schmigadoon!Qween Jean, Cats: The Jellicle Ball – WINNER!Ryan Park, The Lost BoysDavid I Reynoso, The Rocky Horror ShowBest costume design of a playBrenda Abbandandolo, Dog Day AfternoonQween Jean, LiberationJeff Mahshie, Fallen Angels – WINNER!Emilio Sosa, The BalustersPaul Tazewell, Joe Turner’s Come and GoneGet Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next