The 79th Tony Awards, held on June 7, 2026, celebrated a standout year for Broadway revivals and inclusive storytelling. Arthur Miller’s 'Death of a Salesman,' starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf and directed by Joe Mantello, was the night’s biggest winner with six awards, including Best Revival of a Play, Best Leading Actress for Metcalf, and Best Direction. The production marked a controversial return for producer Scott Rudin, who was not mentioned during the ceremony despite his role.

Musical honors were split between several shows. 'Schmigadoon!', the stage adaptation of the Apple TV+ series, won Best Musical along with awards for Original Score, Book, and Orchestrations. 'Ragtime' earned four awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and acting wins for Caissie Levy and Joshua Henry. 'The Lost Boys,' a punk-rock vampire musical, also took home four awards, including Featured Actor and Actress.

History was made when Qween Jean became the first openly transgender person to win a Tony, taking home the award for Costume Design in a Musical for 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball.' Bess Wohl won Best Play for 'Liberation,' becoming the first American woman to do so in nearly four decades. The ceremony, hosted by Pink at Radio City Music Hall, also featured emotional tributes to 'Chicago' and 'Rent' on their 30th anniversaries, and moments of political reflection from winners and presenters alike.