Thursday, April 30, 2026

Final 2026 Tony nominations odds in 17 categories, including musicals, plays, and acting by David Buchanan

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Ragtime, Giant, and Death of a Salesman lead the official Gold Derby odds.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:30PM

‘I’m the entertainer — I do it all!’: Cedric the Entertainer talks leaving ‘The Neighborhood’ for Broadway by Ethan Alter

The actor and comedian headlines the Tony-contending revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone alongside Taraji P. Henson.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM

‘An incredible reminder of history’: Aya Cash and Elliot Levey discuss the resonance of ‘Giant’ by Sam Eckmann

The actors embody the two sides of the Jewish perspective on Isreal and antisemitism in the Tony-contending play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2026 Tony eligibility: ‘Schmigadoon!’ scores in Original Score, ‘Rocky Horror’ gains 2 lead acting contenders by Sam Eckmann

Tessa Thompson, Don Cheadle and Taraji P. Henson jump to the featured actor races, while Anika Noni Rose gets promoted to lead.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:55PM

Kara Young on the verge of setting new Tony record as 1st actor nominated 5 years in a row by Jeffrey Kare

She plays Claire in Proof, the first revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM

2026 Drama Desk Awards: ‘The Balusters’ scores a pre-Tony bounce, ‘Chess’ and ‘Rocky Horror’ remain in musical revival stalemate by Sam Eckmann

The off-Broadway productions Beau the Musical and Mexodus led all contenders with 10 nominations apiece.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:55PM

‘Rent’ at 30: Wilson Jermaine Heredia remembers the love for the generation-defining musical by Ethan Alter

The Tony-winning actor reveals that he nearly slept through his chance to make Broadway history in Jonathan Larson's beloved blockbuster.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

How Jessica Vosk makes ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ soar every night on Broadway by Sam Eckmann

The star of the Tony-contending Beaches musical reveres Bette Midler's performance in the beloved 1988 movie.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM
Monday, April 27, 2026

Does ‘The Lost Boys’ sparkle or suck? Critics draw blood from Broadway’s latest vampire musical by Ethan Alter

The musical version of Joel Schumacher's 1987 vampire favorite hopes to sink its teeth into the Tonys.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Sunday, April 26, 2026

‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ won’t be missing from Best Revival of a Play at the 2026 Tony Awards by David Buchanan

Becky Shaw and Fallen Angels are other revivals to keep an eye on in that crowded Tony field.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:24AM
Friday, April 24, 2026

Taylor Sheridan makes a Ryan Murphy-style awards pivot, and George Clooney visits an old friend on Broadway by Ethan Alter

Paramount+ organized an iconic FYC event as Emmy season comes to New York amid a busy Tony cycle.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM

Is ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ a super hero or hot patootie? Critics weigh in on the new Broadway revival by Ethan Alter

Richard O'Brien's cult musical returns to the stage with an all-star cast including Luke Evans, Juliette Lewis and Stephanie Hsu.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:37AM

Alden Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer swap stories about the ‘funny and shocking’ Broadway hit ‘Becky Shaw’ by Ethan Alter

Both actors are making their Broadway debuts — and contending for Tonys — with the biting dark comedy.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Thursday, April 23, 2026

‘Don’t stop’: How June Squibb keeps winning accolades — and awards — at age 96 by Sam Eckmann

The Oscar-nominated star of Marjorie Prime could become the oldest actor ever nominated for a Tony.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

The ‘fatally misguided’ ‘Beaches’ Broadway musical is a washout with critics by Ethan Alter

The musical version of the beloved 1988 Bette Middler film is earning some of the season's most negative notices.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:02AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

There goes the neighborhood: How ‘The Balusters’ puts local politics in the Broadway spotlight by Ethan Alter

The cast and creative team discuss how the Tony-contending play meets our political and social moment.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM

‘The Balusters’ brings laughs, but maybe not emotional depth, to Broadway, say critics by Ethan Alter

David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy is the only original play debuting on Broadway this Tony season.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:30AM

Why ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is the Broadway show ‘the world really needs right now’ by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby speaks with the all-star cast and crew of the Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's classic cult musical.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards: ‘The Lost Boys’ sinks its teeth into 11 nominations, the most of any production by Sam Eckmann

The Rocky Horror Show is snubbed for Musical Revival, while Becky Shaw, Death of a Salesman, and Joe Turner's Come and Gone are showing their strength as Play Revival contenders.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:55PM

‘Schmigadoon’ lives again! How the Apple TV series moved to Broadway without losing any corn puddin’ by Ethan Alter

Creator Cinco Paul teases that the show's third season is all written — if Apple ever chooses to make it.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:45PM

‘Schmigadoon!’ jumps from streaming to Broadway, but not all critics are singing its praises by Ethan Alter

The cult Apple TV series is reborn as a full-fledged Broadway musical that adapts the first season.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:30AM

Rose Byrne could become the 17th actress nominated for Oscar and Tony in same year by Jeffrey Kare

Laurie Metcalf is the most recent actress to pull off this feat.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00AM
Monday, April 20, 2026

2026 Drama League Awards: ‘Ragtime’ leads nominations, ‘Oedipus’ snubbed by Sam Eckmann

The precursor ceremony could have big implications for the 2026 Tony race.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:15PM

Only some critics are falling for Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara’s ‘Fallen Angels’ by Ethan Alter

The revival of Noël Coward's 1925 farce is receiving mixed notices on Broadway.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:30AM
Sunday, April 19, 2026

'I don't know what those Greeks were drinking!': Mark Strong talks the emotional 'roller-coaster' of 'Oedipus' by David Buchanan

The acclaimed revival of Ancient Greek tragedy is expected to be a major Tony player.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM

Nathan Lane's 'Death of a Salesman' is now in the driver's seat for Best Play Revival by David Buchanan

Joe Mantello's revival of the Arthur Miller classic redefines an oft-performed text.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Saturday, April 18, 2026

June Squibb on the verge of becoming the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history by Jeffrey Kare

It would just go to show that age is just a number for this Oscar nominee.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

Why Danny Strong calls 'Chess' the 'weirdest thing I've ever done' by Sam Eckmann

The Emmy-winning writer was able to put his passion for musical theater into practice by writing an all-new book for the famously troubled show.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2026

'The Fear of 13' and 'Proof' bring Adrian Brody, Tessa Thompson, Ayo Edebiri, and Don Cheadle to the boards. Will it bring them Tony love? by David Buchanan

Award-winning A-listers open two high-profile shows. We examine whether the Hollywood stars will be able to break through crowded Tony field.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:30PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri talk being the first Black actors to bring 'Proof' to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The two actors star in the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony-winning show since its 2000 debut.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:45PM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off