Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, celebrating theater excellence
The Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway, with notable wins for classic revivals and the play 'Liberation', honoring outstanding achievements in theater.
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The 79th Annual Tony Awards, held on June 7, 2026, celebrated excellence in theater with significant wins for both new works and beloved revivals. Bess Wohl's "Liberation" was crowned Best Play, a victory that also marked Wohl as only the fourth woman in Tony Awards history to receive this esteemed honor. The play, a feminist drama set in 1970s Ohio, had previously earned the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, adding to its critical acclaim.
Broadway revivals also saw considerable success at the ceremony, with Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" making history by becoming the most Tony Award-winning play revival ever, securing a total of six awards, including Best Play Revival. Other notable accolades included "Schmigadoon!" winning Best New Musical.
What each outlet emphasizes
- BBC: reports John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners, with 'Death of a Salesman' being a big winner
- The Guardian: provides full list of winners and in-pictures red carpet looks
- AP: states Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at Tony Awards, hosted by Pink
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