Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Composers of 2026

A Broadway musical’s score is its heartbeat, driving the emotion, storytelling, and unforgettable moments that stay with audiences long after the curtain falls. This year’s Tony-nominated composers and orchestrators have crafted the music that defines the 2026 season, earning their place among Broadway’s finest.

Watch as we chat with: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), Brian Usifer (Chess), Steve Bargonetti (Joe Turner's Come and Gone), The Rescues (The Lost Boys), and Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

The 79th Annual Tony Awards will air on Sunday, June 7, 2026.