NEW YORK (AP) — Pink is slated to host the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, as the largest night on Broadway’s calendar draws a star‑bright lineup of musical nominees, legacy acts, and historic milestones.
Three generations of Pink’s family
Pink promises a colossal opening number written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Mark Sonnenblick that will need a 170‑person ensemble, complete with costume changes and wire work that echoes her acrobatic shows. She’s teamed up with writer and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” performer Amber Ruffin for the jokes.
The crowd will include Pink’s mother, who introduced her to theater in Philadelphia, and Pink’s two children; her 15‑year‑old daughter Willow is an aspiring stage actress who urged her mother to say yes, so she could “be right there” at the ceremony.
“The biggest reason she wanted me to say ‘yes’ was so that she could have a seat at the show because she loves the show so much,” Pink explained. “I was like, ‘I can probably get you a seat anyway.’”
Plenty of performances
Broadway’s best new musical and best musical revival nominees will survive on stage: The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and The Rocky Horror Show.
Other performers include the original lead cast of The Book of Mormon—Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Rory O’Malley and Nikki M. James—celebrating the musical’s 15th anniversary. Leslie Odom, Jr will sing “Without You” from Rent during In Memoriam, in honor of that show’s 30th anniversary.
Encore & milestones
“Chicago” is celebrating its 30th year; Pink will share the stage with Queen Latifah, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Newell, Adrienne Warren, Julianne Hough, Whitney Leavitt and Dylan Mulvaney. A special tribute will be paid to A Chorus Line, whose 50th anniversary last year was honored by Rachel Zegler.
The musical and play races
Best new musical contenders differ wildly. Two Strangers is a romantic comedy that pits two opposites; The Lost Boys brings vampires to the stage; Schmigadoon! gently lampoons the golden‑era format; Titanique is a campy take on the Titanic story.
The best play nominees are Giant—facing allegations of antisemitism toward the celebrated author Roald Dahl— and Libération, telling the 1970s life of a women’s rights group.
Revival battles include A Death of a Salesman led by Nathan Lane for best play revival, alongside a modern‑set Oedipus led by Marc Strong and the uplifting Every Brilliant Thing starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Best musical revival pitted a fresh Cats: The Jellicle Ball—stylized like a “Pose” competition—against the sweeping historical drama Ragtime and the energetic The Rocky Horror Show.
Bill Rauch, who was a Tony nominator for three seasons, says the current season offers more variety than ever: “I’m impressed by the range my work on Broadway has seen. This year remains bold and diverse.”
June Squibb has become the oldest Tony‑nominated actor at 96 and could become the oldest winner if the envelope is opened, surpassing Lois Smith’s 90‑year win in 2021. Nathan Lane is chasing a fourth Tony for A Death of a Salesman, tying him with Boyd Gaines and Frank Langella for most male wins.
For a full guide to the 2026 Tony Awards, visit the official hub.
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