When the 2025 Tony nominations were announced Thursday morning on CBS Mornings, Broadway took center stage as Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce revealed the contenders for the 78th annual theater honors. With tony nominations 2025 calling out newcomers and veterans alike, the road to the Tony Awards 2025—set for June 8 at Radio City Music Hall. And it has never looked more thrilling.
George Clooney, making his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck. Pop star Nicole Scherzinger, dazzling as Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd., lead a star-studded list. That also includes Mia Farrow, Sadie Sink, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Jonathan Groff, Bob Odenkirk, and Megan Hilty. Among these, Sadie Sink, known to TV audiences from Stranger Things, earned her first nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for John Proctor Is the Villain.
Historic Milestones and Noteworthy Firsts
This year’s broadway tony nominations carry historic weight. Audra McDonald, already a six-time Tony winner, extended her record as the most-honored performer in Tony history with yet another nod. This time for her revival turn in Gypsy. Meanwhile, Kara Young secured her fourth consecutive acting nomination for Purpose, following her win last year in Purlie Victorious.
For film and television stars stepping onto the boards, making the cut is a triumph:
- George Clooney vies for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play.
- Nicole Scherzinger competes in Best Leading Actress in a Musical.
- Bob Odenkirk and Cole Escola earned nods in the Featured Actor categories.
- Rising talent Jasmine Amy Rogers landed a Featured Actress nomination for BOOP! The Musical.
These nods underscore Broadway’s magnetic pull, drawing high-profile actors into live theater’s intense spotlight.
Top Contenders Across Major Categories
Recognition for creative excellence extends beyond performers. In the Best Musical race, five productions vie for top honors:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Dead Outlaw
- Death Becomes Her
- Maybe Happy Ending
- Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Maybe Happy Ending, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, also earned nominations for Best Book and Best Original Score, reflecting its critical buzz.
On the play side, English by Sanaz Toossi and The Hills of California join John Proctor Is the Villain, Oh, Mary!. And Purpose in the Best Play category. Showcasing contemporary works tackling identity, history, and politics.
Ceremony Details and Broadcast Information
Tony veteran Cynthia Erivo will host the Tony Awards 2025. Bringing her EGOT-caliber pedigree. Tony, Emmy, Grammy wins, and three Oscar nods—to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 8. The main telecast airs on CBS. And streams on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET. While a 90-minute preshow on Pluto TV begins at 6:30 p.m. ET. Handing out select honors and offering behind-the-scenes interviews.
Complete List of “BEST” 2025 Tony Nominees
Best Musical
Buena Vista Social Club | Dead Outlaw | Death Becomes Her | Maybe Happy Ending | Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Best Play
English | The Hills of California | John Proctor Is the Villain | Oh, Mary! | Purpose
Best Revival of a Musical
Floyd Collins | Gypsy | Pirates! The Penzance Musical | Sunset Blvd.
Best Revival of a Play
Eureka Day | Our Town | Romeo + Juliet | Yellow Face
Actors Norminations
Leading Actor in a Musical
Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending) | Andrew Durand (Dead Outlaw) | Tom Francis (Sunset Blvd.) | Jonathan Groff (Just in Time) | James Monroe Iglehart (A Wonderful World) | Jeremy Jordan (Floyd Collins)
Leading Actress in a Musical
Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her) | Audra McDonald (Gypsy) | Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!) | Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Blvd.) | Jennifer Simard (Death Becomes Her)
Featured Actor in a Musical
Brooks Ashmanskas (Smash) | Jeb Brown (Dead Outlaw) | Danny Burstein (Gypsy) | Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat) | Taylor Trensch (Floyd Collins)
Featured Actress in a Musical
Natalie Venetia Belcon (Buena Vista) | Julia Knitel (Dead Outlaw) | Gracie Lawrence (Just in Time) | Justine Machado (Real Women Have Curves) | Joy Woods (Gypsy)
Leading Actor in a Play
George Clooney (Good Night, and Good Luck) | Cole Escuela (Oh, Mary!) | Jon Michael Hill (Purpose) | Daniel Dae Kim (Yellow Face) | Harry Lennix (Purpose) | Louis McCartney (Stranger Things: The First Shadow)
Leading Actress in a Play
Laura Donnelly (The Hills of California) | Mia Farrow (The Roommate) | LaTanya Richardson Jackson (Purpose) | Sadie Sink (John Proctor Is the Villain) | Sarah Snook (The Picture of Dorian Gray)
Other Featured Nominations
Featured Actor in a Play
Glenn Davis (Purpose) | Gabriel Ebert (John Proctor) | Francis Jue (Yellow Face) | Bob Odenkirk (Glengarry Glen Ross) | Conrad Ricamora (Oh, Mary!)
Featured Actress in a Play
Tala Ashe (English) | Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) | Marjan Neshat (English) | Fina Strazza (John Proctor) | Kara Young (Purpose)
Best Book of a Musical
Marco Ramirez (Buena Vista) | Itamar Moses (Dead Outlaw) | Marco Pennette (Death Becomes Her) | Will Aronson & Hue Park (Maybe Happy Ending) | David Cumming et al. (Operation Mincemeat)
Best Original Score
David Zabeck & Erick Della Penne (Dead Outlaw) | Julia Pattison & Noel Carey (Death Becomes Her) | Will Aronson & Hue Park (Maybe Happy Ending) | David Cumming et al. (Operation Mincemeat) | Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez (Real Women)
Design & Direction Categories
From scenic to lighting to direction, nominees include top talent like Rachel Hauck (Swept Away). Sam Mendes (The Hills of California) and Saheem Ali (Buena Vista). Underscoring Broadway’s collaborative artistry.
With this dazzling array of nominees spanning musicals, plays, revivals, and design. The 2025 Tony nominations signal a season of bold storytelling and unforgettable performances. Whether veterans like Audra McDonald extend their legacies or newcomers. Such as Sadie Sink and George Clooney carve new ones. Broadway’s brightest prepare for a landmark night under the Radio City marquee.
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