The wait is over, Broadway fans! The 2025 Tony Award nominations were officially revealed on May 2, kicking off the biggest celebration of theatre this year. From exciting new musicals to emotional revivals, this season has brought us a rich mix of performances—and now, we know who’s in the running for the biggest honors on stage.

When and Where Is the Tony Awards Ceremony?

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Tony Awards will be held on Sunday, June 8, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The event airs live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will also stream on Paramount+.

And here’s some more good news—Cynthia Erivo is hosting! The Wicked star said she feels proud to take on this “glorious honour.” We’re sure she’ll bring the perfect mix of heart and sparkle to the night.

Which Shows Got the Most Nominations?

This year, three musicals are leading the charge with 10 nominations each:

• Death Becomes Her
• Maybe Happy Ending
• Buena Vista Social Club

Among plays, John Proctor Is the Villain stands out with seven nods, making it the most-nominated play of the season.

Who Made Tony Awards History This Year?

Big cheers for Audra McDonald! She made history by receiving her 11th career Tony nomination, more than any other performer ever. She’s nominated for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy.

Other major names in the acting categories include:

• Sarah Snook for The Picture of Dorian Gray
• George Clooney for Good Night, and Good Luck
• Sadie Sink for John Proctor Is the Villain

It’s a blend of Broadway legends, screen stars, and rising talents—all making this year’s lineup one to remember.

How Many Shows Were Eligible in 2024–2025?

This was a busy season for Broadway! A total of 42 productions were eligible this year. That includes new musicals, straight plays, revivals, and design-heavy spectacles. With such a wide variety, this year’s nominations really highlight both fresh voices and veteran performers.

Full List of 2025 Tony Award Nominees

Best Musical

• Buena Vista Social Club
• Dead Outlaw
• Death Becomes Her
• Maybe Happy Ending
• Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Best Play

• English
• The Hills of California
• John Proctor Is the Villain
• Oh, Mary!
• Purpose

Best Revival of a Musical

• Floyd Collins
• Gypsy
• Pirates! The Penzance Musical
• Sunset Blvd.

Best Revival of a Play

• Eureka Day
• Romeo + Juliet
• Thornton Wilder’s Our Town
• Yellow Face

Best Leading Performances

Actress in a Leading Role – Musical

• Megan Hilty – Death Becomes Her
• Audra McDonald – Gypsy
• Jasmine Amy Rogers – Boop! The Musical
• Nicole Scherzinger – Sunset Blvd.
• Jennifer Simard – Death Becomes Her

Actor in a Leading Role – Musical

• Darren Criss – Maybe Happy Ending
• Andrew Durand – Dead Outlaw
• Tom Francis – Sunset Blvd.
• Jonathan Groff – Just in Time
• James Monroe Iglehart – A Wonderful World
• Jeremy Jordan – Floyd Collins

Actress in a Leading Role – Play

• Laura Donnelly – The Hills of California
• Mia Farrow – The Roommate
• LaTanya Richardson Jackson – Purpose
• Sadie Sink – John Proctor Is the Villain
• Sarah Snook – The Picture of Dorian Gray

Actor in a Leading Role – Play

• George Clooney – Good Night, and Good Luck
• Cole Escola – Oh, Mary!
• Jon Michael Hill – Purpose
• Daniel Dae Kim – Yellow Face
• Harry Lennix – Purpose
• Louis McCartney – Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Best Featured Performances

Actor in a Featured Role – Musical

• Brooks Ashmanskas – Smash
• Jeb Brown – Dead Outlaw
• Danny Burstein – Gypsy
• Jak Malone – Operation Mincemeat
• Taylor Trensch – Floyd Collins

Actress in a Featured Role – Musical

• Natalie Venetia Belcon – Buena Vista Social Club
• Julia Knitel – Dead Outlaw
• Gracie Lawrence – Just in Time
• Justina Machado – Real Women Have Curves
• Joy Woods – Gypsy

Actor in a Featured Role – Play

• Glenn Davis – Purpose
• Gabriel Ebert – John Proctor Is the Villain
• Francis Jue – Yellow Face
• Bob Odenkirk – Glengarry Glen Ross
• Conrad Ricamora – Oh, Mary!

Actress in a Featured Role – Play

• Tala Ashe – English
• Jessica Hecht – Eureka Day
• Marjan Neshat – English
• Fina Strazza – John Proctor Is the Villain
• Kara Young – Purpose

Best Writing & Design Nominations

Best Book of a Musical

• Buena Vista Social Club – Marco Ramirez
• Dead Outlaw – Itamar Moses
• Death Becomes Her – Marco Pennette
• Maybe Happy Ending – Will Aronson & Hue Park
• Operation Mincemeat – Cumming, Hagan, Hodgson & Roberts

Best Original Score

• Dead Outlaw – Yazbek & Della Penna
• Death Becomes Her – Mattison & Carey
• Maybe Happy Ending – Aronson & Park
• Operation Mincemeat – Cumming et al.
• Real Women Have Curves – Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez

Best Scenic, Costume & Lighting Design

Scenic Design – Play

• English – Marsha Ginsberg
• The Hills of California – Rob Howell
• Dorian Gray – Horwell & Bergman
• Stranger Things – Buether & 59
• Good Night, and Good Luck – Scott Pask

Scenic Design – Musical

• Swept Away – Rachel Hauck
• Maybe Happy Ending – Laffrey & Reeve
• Buena Vista Social Club – Arnulfo Maldonado
• Death Becomes Her – Derek McLane
• Just in Time – Derek McLane

Costume Design – Play

• Good Night, and Good Luck – Brenda Abbandandolo
• Dorian Gray – Marg Horwell
• The Hills of California – Rob Howell
• Oh, Mary! – Holly Pierson
• Stranger Things – Brigitte Reiffenstuel

Costume Design – Musical

• Buena Vista Social Club – Dede Ayite
• Boop! – Gregg Barnes
• Maybe Happy Ending – Clint Ramos
• Death Becomes Her – Paul Tazewell
• Just in Time – Catherine Zuber

Lighting Design – Play

• The Hills of California – Natasha Chivers
• Stranger Things – Jon Clark
• Good Night, and Good Luck – Gilbert & Bengali
• John Proctor – Katz & Wasileski
• Dorian Gray – Nick Schlieper