Broadway Fans Take Center Stage to Cast Their Votes for the Tony Awards

As the official voting period for the Tony Awards draws to a close, theater enthusiasts are invited to share their choices for Broadway’s brightest stars. This year, notable contenders with 12 nominations each include The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon!. The competition is fierce, with Titaníque and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) also vying for the title of best new musical.

The acting categories present their own intriguing battles. John Lithgow’s performance in Giant and Nathan Lane’s role in Death of a Salesman set the stage for a potential showdown for best leading actor in a play. Alternatively, Daniel Radcliffe could snag his second Tony for Every Brilliant Thing.

Musical performances highlighted this season include Joshua Henry’s emotional baritone in Ragtime, which captivated audiences. Nicholas Christopher’s performance in Chess adds to the anticipation as the show’s closing date of June 21 approaches.

Among the nominees for best leading actress in a play are Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara from Fallen Angels. Both demonstrated comedic flair through pratfalls, raising questions about vote distribution. Lesley Manville’s gripping monologue in Oedipus remains unforgettable.

Michael Paulson, a colleague, has covered topics influencing audience theater choices, such as celebrity involvement, high ticket costs, and the challenges facing musical theater on Broadway. These factors may impact what readers decide to see this season. Now, fans have the chance to act as critics by voting for their favorites below.

• Best Musical
  • The Lost Boys
  • Schmigadoon!
  • Titaníque
  • Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
• Best Play
  • The Balusters
  • Giant
  • Liberation
  • Little Bear Ridge Road
• Best Musical Revival
  • Cats: The Jellicle Ball
  • Ragtime
  • The Rocky Horror Show
• Best Play Revival
  • Becky Shaw
  • Death of a Salesman
  • Every Brilliant Thing
  • Fallen Angels
  • Oedipus
• Best Leading Actor in a Musical
  • Nicholas Christopher, Chess
  • Luke Evans, The Rocky Horror Show
  • Joshua Henry, Ragtime
  • Sam Tutty, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
  • Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime
• Best Leading Actress in a Musical
  • Sara Chase, Schmigadoon!
  • Stephanie Hsu, The Rocky Horror Show
  • Caissie Levy, Ragtime
  • Marla Mindelle, Titaníque
  • Christiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
• Best Leading Actor in a Play
  • Will Harrison, Punch
  • Nathan Lane, Death of a Salesman
  • John Lithgow, Giant
  • Daniel Radcliffe, Every Brilliant Thing
  • Mark Strong, Oedipus
• Best Leading Actress in a Play
  • Rose Byrne, Fallen Angels
  • Carrie Coon, Bug
  • Susannah Flood, Liberation
  • Lesley Manville, Oedipus
  • Kelli O’Hara, Fallen Angels

The results will be revealed on Sunday, June 7, when our team will report on the event. Engage with the excitement as Broadway’s finest await their fate.