The Rothschilds has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Sherman Yellen, Best Choreography for Michael Kidd, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Kidd, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Sheldon Harnick, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jerry Bock, and Best Scenic Design for John Bury.