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Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys, and Ragtime Lead 2026 Tony Award Winners

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's finest achievements in theater at Radio City Music Hall.
  • Musicals 'Schmigadoon!', 'The Lost Boys: A New Musical,' and 'Ragtime' were the biggest winners, each securing four awards.
  • Notable wins included Lorne Michaels' first Tony for producing 'Schmigadoon!' and Shoshana Bean's first Tony for her performance in 'The Lost Boys.'

Broadway's biggest night unfolded with a blend of surprises, celebrations, and standout performances as the 2026 Tony Awards honored the year's most exceptional achievements in theater. The prestigious ceremony took place at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York.

The evening's festivities were divided into two parts: 'The Tony Awards: Act One,' co-hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess, followed by the main telecast. This year's main broadcast was helmed by pop superstar P!nk, marking a significant moment as one of the biggest music artists to host the event.

In a fiercely competitive season, three musicals emerged as the dominant forces of the night. 'Schmigadoon!', 'The Lost Boys: A New Musical,' and 'Ragtime' each claimed an impressive four awards, sharing the spotlight in a triumphant celebration of their critical acclaim.

The ceremony also marked several memorable milestones. Producer Lorne Michaels received his first-ever Tony Award for his work on 'Schmigadoon!', adding this esteemed honor to his already extensive collection of Emmy Awards. Actress Shoshana Bean captured her first Tony Award for her featured performance in 'The Lost Boys: A New Musical.' Additionally, the directing duo Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch made history with 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball,' becoming only the fourth directing team to win Best Direction of a Musical.

The complete list of winners included 'Schmigadoon!' for Best Musical, 'Ragtime' for Best Revival of a Musical, and Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch for Best Direction of a Musical. Joshua Henry won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for 'Ragtime,' while Caissie Levy took home Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for the same production. Ali Louis Bourzgui was recognized for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in 'The Lost Boys,' and Shoshana Bean won Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role for her work in the same musical. The award for Best Original Score went to 'Schmigadoon!'

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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