What’s new on Broadway before the 2026 Tony Awards: Nominations, news and how to score tickets

Broadway is officially in awards-season mode. With the 79th annual Tony Awards set for Sunday, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, the next two weeks are all about Tony nominees, high-demand performances, buzzy cast changes and last-chance ticket opportunities. The 2026 ceremony will be hosted by P!NK and broadcast live on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+.

From nomination leaders to post-nomination ticket urgency, here’s what Broadway fans should have on their radar before Tony night.

2026 Tony-nominated Broadway shows to watch

This year’s Tony Awards will honor productions from the 2025-2026 Broadway season, which ran from April 28, 2025 through April 26, 2026. The nominations span 26 competitive categories and were announced May 5 by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss.

The Lost Boys

Status: Tony nominee for Best Musical Why it matters: The Lost Boys is one of the biggest titles heading into Tony night, tying Schmigadoon! with 12 nominations according to Broadway.com’s Tony guide. That kind of nominations haul can turn a spring opening into one of the most searched-for Broadway tickets of the season.

For fans of recognizable movie-to-musical adaptations, vampires and high-energy Broadway spectacle, The Lost Boys tickets should be high on the list before the Tony Awards spotlight pushes demand even higher.

Schmigadoon!

Status: Tony nominee for Best Musical Why it matters: Schmigadoon! is also a 12-time Tony nominee, making it one of the most visible shows of the 2026 awards race. The stage adaptation of the musical-theater-loving TV series is nominated in major categories including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Original Score and Best Direction of a Musical.

That awards attention gives Schmigadoon! tickets a natural boost for anyone looking to catch a new musical before the winners are announced.

Ragtime

Status: Tony nominee for Best Revival of a Musical Why it matters: Ragtime enters Tony season with 11 nominations, including acting recognition for Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Ben Levi Ross and Nichelle Lewis.

As a major revival with a beloved score and strong awards presence, Ragtime tickets are likely to stay in the conversation well beyond Tony night.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Status: Tony nominee for Best Revival of a Musical Why it matters: Cats: The Jellicle Ball is one of the revival nominees scheduled to perform during the Tony Awards telecast, giving the ballroom-inspired reimagining a major national platform.

That Tony performance could introduce the show to a much broader audience, making Cats: The Jellicle Ball tickets a strong option for theatergoers who want something familiar but visually fresh.

Titaníque

Status: Tony nominee for Best Musical Why it matters: Titaníque made the jump from cult-favorite comedy to Tony-nominated Broadway musical. The show is nominated for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Marla Mindelle.

For fans looking for a big, campy night out, Titaníque tickets offer one of the season’s most comedy-forward options.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Status: Tony nominee for Best Musical Why it matters: Two Strangers rounds out the Best Musical category alongside The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon! and Titaníque. The show is also nominated for Best Book, Best Original Score and multiple performance categories.

Its Tony presence makes it one of the season’s key under-the-radar shows to catch before awards-night conversation reshapes demand.

More Broadway news to know before the Tony Awards

The Tony Awards are the main event, but the broader Broadway news cycle is moving quickly too. Closing announcements, limited runs and celebrity casting are all shaping what fans may want to see next.

Tony performances have been announced

The Tony Awards are giving musical nominees a major spotlight this year. The casts of The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and The Rocky Horror Show are all scheduled to perform during the June 7 ceremony.

That matters for ticket buyers because Tony performances can quickly change the conversation around a show. A standout number can turn a nominee into a must-see production overnight.

Mariska Hargitay makes Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing has become one of the season’s most-watched plays, and the next casting shift is a big one. Mariska Hargitay begins performances May 26 at the Hudson Theatre after Daniel Radcliffe’s final performance on May 24, and her run has been extended through July 5.

The production is also in the Tony mix with nominations for Best Revival of a Play and Best Actor in a Play for Radcliffe. That combination of awards attention and celebrity casting should keep Every Brilliant Thing tickets moving.

The Rocky Horror Show extends through November

The Rocky Horror Show is not closing in June or July anymore. Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway revival at Studio 54 has been extended for a second time and is now scheduled to run through November 29, 2026. The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, was previously set to run through July 19 after an initial extension from June 21. It also enters Tony season with nine nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical, and is scheduled to perform on the Tony Awards telecast.

The Balusters adds more performances

Originally schedule to close May 24, David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters, directed by Kenny Leon, has extended for a second time and will now play through June 21, 2026 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

That gives theater fans a few extra weeks to catch the new play before its limited Broadway run wraps up.

Beaches closed early after Tony nominations

The post-nomination window can be make-or-break for Broadway shows. Beaches played its final Broadway performance on May 24 after being shut out of the 2026 Tony nominations, ending much earlier than its originally announced September closing date.

For Broadway fans, the takeaway is simple: when a limited run or struggling new show is on your list, waiting until after Tony night can be risky.

Death Becomes Her has a final Broadway date

Another major Broadway title now has a closing date. Death Becomes Her is set to end its Broadway run on June 28, 2026 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 20 months and more than 650 performances.

That gives fans a narrow window to grab Death Becomes Her tickets before the show takes its final Broadway bow.

The Book of Mormon resumes after theater fire delays

The Book of Mormon has been temporarily dark following an electrical fire at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on May 4. Performances were delayed again, with the production expected to resume May 27, 2026 as repairs continued.

Fans with upcoming tickets should keep an eye on the latest performance updates as the long-running musical prepares to welcome audiences back.

Paranormal Activity is coming to Broadway this summer

Looking beyond Tony season, Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live on Broadway will begin performances at the August Wilson Theatre on August 14, 2026, ahead of a September 15 opening. The 20-week limited engagement is based on the horror franchise and comes from playwright Levi Holloway and director Felix Barrett.

For Broadway fans already planning summer and fall theater trips, the thriller brings a new horror-driven option to the lineup.

Looking ahead to Tony night

The biggest question heading into June 7 is which shows will convert nominations into wins. Best Musical is especially competitive, with The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque and Two Strangers all in the race.

The revival categories are also packed with high-interest titles. Best Revival of a Musical includes Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and The Rocky Horror Show, while Best Revival of a Play includes Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Becky Shaw, Every Brilliant Thing, Fallen Angels and Oedipus.

For ticket buyers, the next few weeks are a sweet spot: there is already plenty of awards buzz, but the winners have not been announced yet. Once Tony night delivers televised performances, acceptance speeches and surprise wins, demand can shift fast.

How to get Broadway tickets on SeatGeek

Ready to turn Tony season buzz into a Broadway night out? SeatGeek makes it easy to find Broadway tickets before, during and after awards season.

1. Visit SeatGeek to browse Broadway shows by date, venue and performance.

2. Search for Tony-nominated shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Every Brilliant Thing. Tickets are also available through SeatGeek to attend the 2026 Tony Awards live at Radio City Music Hall.

3. Compare ticket options to find seats and prices that fit your plans.

4. Use filters to narrow results by section, budget, performance date or quantity.

5. Check back often as demand changes around Tony Awards performances, closing announcements and post-awards buzz.

Whether you’re chasing a Best Musical nominee, catching a celebrity-led limited run or planning a classic Broadway night out, SeatGeek is your place to find Broadway tickets before the curtain goes up.