Schmigadoon! clinched Best Musical at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The comedy‑musical, an adaptation of the first season of the 2021 TV series, walked away with four Tonys, including Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical for writer Cinco Paul. Paul also shared the producer award, marking his third Tony win of the evening. The win makes Schmigadoon! the sixth musical where a single creator handled book, music and lyrics, joining titles such as Hamilton and Hadestown.
Other Musical Winners Shine
The night also celebrated The Lost Boys: A New Musical, which matched Schmigadoon! with four awards, and Ragtime, which secured Best Revival of a Musical. Ragtime’s original 1998 production earned 13 nominations, while its 2010 revival added six nods, underscoring the show’s lasting appeal.
Directing duo Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch earned Best Direction of a Musical for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, becoming the fourth team to claim the category since 1972. Shoshana Bean received her first Tony for a featured role in The Lost Boys, complementing her 2025 Grammy win for the Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen.
Celebrating Theatre Legends
The ceremony, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York, unfolded over two shows. The first, Tony Awards: Act One, was co‑hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess. The main telecast was hosted by pop star P!nk, noted as the biggest pop star ever to host the event. Leslie Odom Jr. performed “Without You” from Rent during the In Memoriam segment, which also featured tributes to Cleo Laine, Robert Redford and Robert Duvall.
Special Tony Awards honored André Bishop for his long tenure as artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater (1992‑2025), lighting designer Jules Fisher, and playwright‑director James Lapine. Lorne Michaels, a first‑time Tony winner as a producer of Schmigadoon!, accepted the award on behalf of the company; his résumé includes 24 Primetime Emmys, mostly for Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, shows that left empty‑handed included Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show (0‑9) and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (0‑8).
Frequently asked questions
What musical won the most Tony Awards at the 2026 ceremony?
The musical 'Death of a Salesman' led the 2026 Tony Awards with six top honors, while 'Schmigadoon!' won four awards, including Best Musical.
Who won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical?
Directing duo Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch earned the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball'.
What is the name of the TV series that 'Schmigadoon!' is adapted from?
'Schmigadoon!' is an adaptation of the first season of the 2021 TV series.
Who won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical?
Writer Cinco Paul won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for 'Schmigadoon!'.
What is the name of the musical that won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical?
'Ragtime' won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Who hosted the main telecast of the 2026 Tony Awards?
Pop star P!nk hosted the main telecast of the 2026 Tony Awards.
