'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' Lead 2026 Tony Awards With 12 Nominations Each

Each season, Broadway's awards race reveals something about what the theater world is ready to celebrate — and in 2026, two productions that barely had time to find their footing have already found their way to the front of the line. 'The Lost Boys,' anchored by Shoshana Bean, and 'Schmigadoon!' each earned twelve Tony nominations, a shared summit that speaks less to timing and more to the immediate, undeniable force of their arrival. In a field that usually rewards longevity and accumulation, these shows earned their place through merit alone — a reminder that in live theater, impact can be i