Tony Awards 2026: Find Broadway Tickets to the Hottest Nominated Shows

Wondering what are the Tony Awards? They are the top honor in American theater, kind of like the Oscars of the stage, and they're presented annually for excellence in Broadway productions. The 2026 Tony nominations are out, and this season is one for the record books. This year, 24 shows earned nods across 26 categories.

The announcement morning, hosted by Darren Criss and Uzo Aduba on May 5, set the tone: this is a season worth celebrating. It brings a Pulitzer-winning play, a campy Celine Dion-infused musical, a rock-and-roll Rocky Horror revival, and a Ragtime comeback that has Broadway veterans talking.

The acting categories are stacked with A-list names, and history was made on nomination morning when June Squibb became the oldest Tony nominee ever at 96. The ceremony takes place June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by Pink. Between now and then, this post covers everything you need: the major nominees, which shows are generating the most buzz, and where each production is playing. It's also the fastest way to buy tickets before the "Tony Tax" kicks in and prices climb. Find your seats now at Event Tickets Center.

The Hottest Nominated Shows

Broadway is packed right now, and this season's nominated shows are now the hardest theater tickets in the city. The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! are leading the conversation with 12 nominations each, and both have been drawing strong houses since they opened. Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has been one of Broadway's top-selling shows all season, with audiences falling hard for its charm.

The Rocky Horror Show, starring Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter at Studio 54, has been a full-on event every night it plays. And Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which built a devoted following during its off-Broadway run, has arrived on Broadway to the kind of reception that sends theaters into sold-out stretches fast.

That's the landscape heading into June 7. The "Tony Tax" is real: prices climb when nominees are announced and spike again after winners are named. Buying tickets today means securing your seat before award momentum makes that harder. Below is the list of nominees to keep an eye out for!

Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows and Their Theaters

What to Expect from the 2026 Tony Award Nominees

The 2026 field covers every corner of what Broadway does best: there are big and splashy musicals built for fans who want spectacle and songs they'll be humming on the subway home; you’ll also find intimate, character-driven plays that leave audiences sitting in silence for a beat before the applause starts. The revivals this year are particularly strong, bringing back beloved titles with fresh casts and creative teams that have found new angles on familiar material.

The nominees below represent the best of what's currently on Broadway stages across New York. Each one has earned its place in the conversation through performances, direction, and writing that pushed the season forward. These are shows worth seeing regardless of what happens on June 7; the nominations just make the case for going sooner rather than later.

Top Category Nominees

Secure Your Seats Now and Witness Broadway History!

There is barely a month left before the Tony Awards ceremony on June 7, and Broadway is as alive as it gets. The nominated shows are running, the buzz is at its peak, and theatergoers who have been on the fence are starting to move. That window between nominations and the ceremony is one of the best times to see these productions: the casts know they're in contention, the houses are full, and the energy in the room is different from any other point in the season.

Several of the nominated shows also have closing dates on the horizon, so seats that exist today may not exist in a few weeks. Event Tickets Center has tickets available across Broadway productions, so you're never locked out, but the combination of Tony momentum and closing announcements means the best options go fast. Every purchase is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee, so you can buy with confidence knowing your tickets are secure. Don't wait for the winners to be named. Buy your seats now and be in the room for Broadway history.