The 72nd Annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 10 2018 at Radio City Music Hall. The Tony Awards are the most prestigious honors in Broadway theatre and are often compared to the Academy Awards in film. The ceremony is held once a year and recognizes outstanding achievements in both musicals and plays, including categories such as Best Musical, Best Play, Best Leading Actor, and Best Leading Actress. Productions that win Tony Awards frequently become premium shows with highly sought after tickets. At Broadway Musical brings you the latest award results and information on the most talked about productions.
The Band’s Visit
Nine wins in the musical categories
(best musical, best book, best score, best leading actor, best leading actress, best featured actor, best lighting design in a musical, best direction, best orchestrations)
One nomination in the musical categories
(best scenic design)Opening date: November 9 2017
Based on the award winning film from the Cannes Film Festival, this moving story transferred from off Broadway to Broadway in only eight months and quickly became one of the most acclaimed productions of the season.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Five wins in the play categories
(best play, best scenic design, best lighting design, best direction, best scenic design of a play)
Four nominations in the play categories
(best leading actor, best featured actor, best featured actress, best choreography)Opening date: April 22 2018
The eighth installment in the world famous Harry Potter series made its Broadway debut and immediately became one of the most in demand tickets of the year.
Angels in America
Three wins in the play categories
(best revival of a play, best leading actor, best featured actor)
Seven nominations in the play categories
(best original score, best featured actress two nominations, best scenic design, best costume design of a play, best lighting design of a play, best direction)Opening date: March 25 2018
This limited revival returned for a four month engagement and presented its epic story in two parts with a total running time of more than seven hours. The production starred a major Hollywood actor who received the Tony Award for best leading actor in a play.
Carousel
Two wins in the musical categories
(best featured actress, best choreography)
Eight nominations in the musical categories
(best revival, best leading actor, best leading actress, best featured actor, best featured actress, best costume design, best lighting design, best orchestrations)Opening date: April 12 2018
This beloved classic returned to Broadway for its third major revival. With choreography created by a principal dancer from New York City Ballet, the production earned significant acclaim and multiple nominations.
SpongeBob SquarePants
One win in the musical categories
(best scenic design)
Ten nominations in the musical categories
(best musical, best book, best original score, best leading actor, best featured actor, best costume design, best lighting design, best direction, best choreography, best orchestrations)Opening date: December 4 2017
The instantly recognizable character SpongeBob arrived on Broadway with songs created by legendary rock artists including Aerosmith and David Bowie. This fun and lively show appeals to both children and adults.
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