Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-06-09
The 2025-2026 Broadway season closed with historic records and major wins at the 79th Tony Awards, as "Schmigadoon!" and "Death of a Salesman" dominated the ceremony. Broadway set a second consecutive box office record, crossing $1.91 billion for the season, cementing theater's resilience despite economic headwinds.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-06-09
Key Highlights
Historic Box Office Achievement
The 2025-2026 Broadway season surpassed all previous records with $1.91 billion in total grosses, exceeding last season's then-record-breaking $1.88 billion. This marks the second consecutive year Broadway has shattered its own box office milestone.
79th Tony Awards Winners
"Schmigadoon!" claimed Best Musical at the 79th Tony Awards ceremony. "Death of a Salesman" emerged as the season's most-decorated production with six awards, while "Liberation" won Best Play. P!nk hosted the ceremony, which aired on June 7, celebrating both Broadway titans and emerging talents.
Notable Recognition
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, John Lithgow, and Laurie Metcalf were among the evening's major winners. "Ragtime" took Best Musical Revival.
Coming Up
2026-2027 Season Lineup
Broadway is preparing for an ambitious upcoming season. Rachel Zegler will star in "Evita," Raúl Esparza in "Galileo," and Rosamund Pike in "Inter Alia." Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal is developing a new one-man play set to preview in October 2026, reflecting on his personal journey through recent challenges.
Off-Broadway Extensions
"The Play That Goes Wrong," now in its 9th year at New World Stages, has released a new block of tickets through January 2027, underscoring the continued appeal of this long-running comedy.
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