2026 AWARDS SEASON

We asked, and you all answered! With Tony season in full swing, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to let us know which of the countless iconic Tony Award performances over the years is their favorite. We've now gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy and to tide you over until this year's Tony Awards ceremony! Check them all out below!

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Michael McElroy!

Laura Donnelly has already won an Olivier Award for her performance as Caitlin Carney in The Ferryman. Could she take home a Tony Award too?

How does Tony nominee Harold Wheeler go about creating his orchestrations? He's telling us his secret!

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Kristine Nielsen!

We're counting down to the 2019 Tony Awards by studying up on all of the nominees. Today we learn more about scenic designer David Korins!

Oklahoma! orchestrator Daniel Kluger tells us all about how he kept the classic R&H sound, but turned it on its head for 2019.

We're saluting the work of the 2019 Tony nominees by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose!

Tootsie director Scott Ellis is getting ready for the Tonys and telling us all about it!

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Scott Brown!

What do you need to know about Ain't Too Proud choreographer Sergio Trujillo? We'll get you caught up in time for the Tony Awards!

Jez Butterworth just earned his second Tony nomination for his new play, The Ferryman. Watch as he tells us more about what the play means to him!

The 35th annual Helen Hayes Awards honored local theater on Monday, May 13, at The Anthem.

The New York Drama Critics' Circle recently announced their 2019 winners.

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice announce that Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop, James C. Nicola, and Artistic Director and founder of Theatre For A New Audience, Jeffrey Horowitz, will receive special Obie Awards for Lifetime Achievement at the 64th Annual Obie Awards, which will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Terminal 5 (610 West 56th Street).

It was announced today by The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation, Hampton Fluker (All My Sons) will be honored with the 11th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award at the 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony

Could Julie White take home her second Tony Award for her hilarious performance in Gary? She's telling us all about what the nomination means to her!

The Outer Critics Circle Award winners have been announced! The big winner this year is Hadestown, taking home 6 awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, and Amber Gray for Outstanding Featured Actress!

Longtime Broadway veteran Derrick Baskin has earned his first Tony Nomination for his performance in Ain't Too Proud and he's telling us all about what the honor means to him!

Bartlett Sher has already earned nine Tony nominations, including one this season for his direction of To Kill a Mockingbird. Watch as he tells us what made this project so special!

Third time might be the charm for Tony nominee Jeff Daniels! Watch as he tells us what playing Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway has meant to him.

Carrying the name of one of the great dance icons of the American musical theater, the Chita Rivera Awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence past, present and future. The mission of the awards is to honor the superb achievements of the nominees, and also to recognize the talent and passion of all theatrical choreographers and dancers. Additionally, through education and scholarships, the awards nurture future generations and preserve notable dance history.

The Tony Awards are coming up and we're catching up with Best Choreography nominee for Kiss, Me Kate, Warren Carlyle!

Kristine Nielsen and Julie White - both recently nominated for the Tony Awards for their performances in this season's production of Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus - will host the 85th Annual Drama League Awards on Friday, May 17, 2019. The annual event will take place at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) at 11:30 AM. Tickets for the event are available by calling 212.244.9494 x101 or visiting www.dramaleague.org.

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Harvey Fierstien and Richie Jackson!