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Select list of winners at the 2026 Tony Awards

John Lithgow won the Tony Award for best lead actor in a play for his work in “Giant” as the telecast started Sunday. Laurie Metcalf won her third acting Tony for “Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman” and Cinco Paul won for writing the book of “Schmigadoon!” as well as its score. Qween Jean became t

Published June 8, 2026, 12:53 AM
Updated June 8, 2026, 1:13 AM594
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Select list of winners at the 2026 Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Here are select winners so far at the 2026 Tony Awards.

Actor in a leading role in a play

John Lithgow, “Giant”

Actress in a featured role in a play

Laurie Metcalf, “Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman”

Direction of a musical

Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball”

Original score

“Schmigadoon!” (Music & Lyrics: Cinco Paul)

Book of a musical

“Schmigadoon!” Cinco Paul

Choreography

“Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons

Play

“Death of a Salesman,” Joe Mantello

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For more coverage of the 2026 Tony Awards, visit https://apnews.com/hub/tony-awards.

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