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As you prepare to watch the Tony Awards, you might have a few questions. Which shows will win Tony Awards? Will any of my favorite celebrities triumph? And who decides all the Tony nominees and winners?

Your guide to the Tony Awards categories | New York Theatre Guide

Learn more about what each category means and how nominees are determined for the theatre's biggest awards.

Aisha Jackson to star in 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway; Sarah Hyland to depart

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The Broadway veteran will play Daisy Buchanan in the Tony-winning musical, replacing *Modern Family* star Sarah Hyland after she departs the show next month.

New musical 'Wanted' plans 2026 Broadway premiere

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Previously titled *Gun & Powder*, the show, inspired by a true story, previously ran at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse and Virginia's Signature Theatre.

2025 Outer Critics Circle Award winners announced

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*Maybe Happy Ending* leads the pack with four wins including Best Musical, and *BOOP! The Musical* and *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* follow with three wins each.

A guide to the 'Stranger Things' TV characters on stage in 'The First Shadow'

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Fans can keep an eye out for these nods to the Netflix series, and newbies can use this guide to familiarize themselves with the residents of Hawkins, Indiana.

Lana Gordon to return as Persephone in 'Hadestown' on Broadway

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The actress was previously the first actress to replace Tony-nominated original cast member Amber Gray in the role in 2022, returning again in 2024.

All the songs in 'Dead Outlaw' on Broadway

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Saddle up and learn all about the seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical's folk rock score, which blends fact and fiction to tell the story of a touring mummy.

‘Ragtime’ to open on Broadway this fall

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The acclaimed production previously had a limited run at New York City Center in fall 2024 and will now return to Broadway for the first time in 15 years.

Amanda Reid to star in 'Hell's Kitchen' on Broadway

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The actress, who is currently an understudy in Alicia Keys's Tony Award-winning musical, will take over the leading role of Ali at the Shubert Theatre.

The 2025 Tony Awards by the numbers

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Discover fun facts and stats about the nominees up for top honors at the 78th annual theatre awards ceremony, hosted on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall.


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See Oscar winner and Tony Award nominee George Clooney in his Broadway debut as famed journalist Edward R. Murrow as he challenges Senator Joe McCarthy. Faced with threats to their careers, Murrow’s team fights for truth. Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, *Good Night, and Good Luck* is a timely, powerful new adaptation.

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A sensation that made Lin-Manuel Miranda a household name, *Hamilton* made history with 11 Tony wins. A diverse cast and hip-hop music reimagine the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton for today. Sharp wordplay, an evocative story, and emotional performances make *Hamilton* revolutionary. Experience history anew and get *Hamilton* tickets.

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Based on the animated Disney classic, *The Lion King* features hit Elton John songs like "Circle of Life," "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" Witness the story of a lion cub following in his father's royal footsteps, brought to life with awe-inspiring puppetry evocative of the African savannah. Learn more about tickets to the six-time Tony-winning Best Musical.

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See a new side of the cultural trailblazer, complete with gorgeous renditions of his greatest hits and his iconic dance moves, in *MJ The Musical*. Michael Jackson takes center stage, circa 1992, as an MTV camera crew's interview unlocks memories and key moments of the icon's rise to stardom. Find out more about *MJ The Musical* tickets.

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Fans of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, Sarah Hyland, and big song-and-dance musical will all enjoy reliving the Roaring Twenties at The Great Gatsby. Join the party at the first Broadway musical adaptation of the timeless story.

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The Tony-winning musical *Wicked* made Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth household names, and nearly 20 years later, Wicked remains a popular audience favorite. This prequel to *The Wizard of Oz* flips everything you know about good and bad witches, centering on Glinda and Elphaba's long-lost friendship. Defy gravity and learn more about *Wicked* tickets on Broadway today.

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Based on the beloved animated Disney movie, the Aladdin musical features romance and adventure as a Genie helps Aladdin win Princess Jasmine's affection. Don't miss this energetic, dazzling spectacle that will delight audiences of all ages. Rekindle the magic and travel to a whole new world when you get tickets to this Tony-nominated musical.

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Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway today.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Oscar-winning Frozen and Avenue Q composer Bobby Lopez are a match made in heaven. The hilarious Broadway smash *The Book of Mormon* features the misadventures of two Mormon missionaries who go to wacky lengths to convert an African village. Get tickets to the nine-time Tony-winning Best Musical.

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See the ex-wives of King Henry VIII as pop diva icons, retelling their stories of hardship with heart-thumping pop anthems to determine who their leader will be. From a small show written by college students, *Six* has become Broadway royalty with two Tony Awards and a worldwide fanbase. Try not to lose your head when you get tickets to this clever spin on history.

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