Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More
Other productions discussed were: Oedipus; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York); and Marjorie Prime.
By: Chloe Rabinowitz Feb. 19, 2026
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The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the second time this season that the Tony Awards Administration Committee met to decide the eligibility for the 79th Annual Tony Awards.
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The productions discussed today were: Oedipus; Chess; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York); Marjorie Prime; and Bug. Check out the first round rulings and learn more about the 79th Annual Tony Awards.
The committee made the following determinations:
- Oedipus will be considered eligible in the Best Revival of a Play category. Robert Icke will be considered eligible as author.
- Danny Strong (New Book) will be considered eligible in the Best Book of a Musical category for their work on Chess.
- David Rockwell (Scenic Designer) and Peter Nigrini (Video Designer) will be considered jointly eligible in the Best Scenic Design of a Musical category for their work on Chess.
- Brian Usifer will be considered eligible in the Best Orchestrations category for their work on Chess.
- Christiani Pitts will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical category for their role in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
- Sam Tutty will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for their role in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
- Marjorie Prime will be considered eligible in the Best Revival of a Play category. Jordan Harrison will be considered eligible as author.
- Bug will be considered eligible in the Best Revival of a Play category. Tracy Letts will be considered eligible as author.
- Carrie Coon will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play category for their role in Bug.
- Namir Smallwood will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for their role in Bug.
All other eligibility will be consistent with the opening night credits.
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