In a recent announcement, the stage productions of “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” emerged as frontrunners with 12 Tony Award nominations each. Notably, 96-year-old June Squibb clinched the title of the oldest Tony-nominated actor, while Danny Burstein made history as the most-nominated male actor in the Tony Awards.
“The Lost Boys,” based on the popular 1987 teen vampire film, and “Schmigadoon!”, a playful parody of Broadway musicals inspired by an Apple TV series, led the nominations. They were closely followed by a revival of the classic musical “Ragtime” and “Death of a Salesman,” the renowned play by Arthur Miller starring Nathan Lane.
A total of 24 productions received nominations across the 26 Tony Award categories, including innovative interpretations like “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and a revival of “Chess,” depicting a Cold War love triangle among chess grandmasters.
Competing for the title of Best New Musical are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” a comedic take on the 1997 film “Titanic,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” a romantic comedy set in New York City.
In the Best New Play category, nominees include the John Lithgow-led “Giant,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Liberation,” the witty comedy “The Balusters,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road,” a tale of a writer returning to his hometown.
June Squibb, nominated for “Marjorie Prime,” now holds the record as the oldest Tony-nominated actor, surpassing Lois Smith. Meanwhile, Danny Burstein achieved a milestone by becoming the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
Among the acting nominees, Daniel Radcliffe secured a nomination for his performance in “Every Brilliant Thing,” a solo show exploring themes of depression.
The Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, with Pink as the host. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Last year’s show, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, attracted a substantial audience of 4.85 million viewers on CBS.