2025 Tony Award Nominations: A Comprehensive List
The 2025 Tony Award nominations have been announced, recognising an exciting season of theatre that started last June and concluded just last week. According to What’s on Stage, this year’s nominees include a diverse range of stars, adaptations, and British imports.
Best Musical
The nominees for Best Musical are:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Dead Outlaw
- Death Becomes Her
- Maybe Happy Ending
- Operation Mincemeat
Best Play
The nominees for Best Play are:
- English
- The Hills of California
- John Proctor Is the Villain
- Oh, Mary!
- Purpose
Best Revival of a Play
The nominees for Best Revival of a Play are:
- Eureka Day
- Romeo and Juliet
- Our Town
- Yellow Face
Best Revival of a Musical
The nominees for Best Revival of a Musical are:
- Floyd Collins
- Gypsy
- Pirates! The Penzance Musical
- Sunset Blvd.
Acting Categories
The nominees for acting categories include a range of talented performers. For Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, the nominees are:
- Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending
- Andrew Durand, Dead Outlaw
- Tom Francis, Sunset Boulevard
- Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
- James Monroe Iglehart, A Wonderful World
- Jeremy Jordan, Floyd Collins
For Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, the nominees are:
- Megan Hilty, Death Becomes Her
- Audra McDonald, Gypsy
- Jasmine Amy Rogers, Boop! The Musical
- Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Boulevard
- Jennifer Simard, Death Becomes Her
Design and Direction Categories
The nominees for design and direction categories also include a range of talented individuals and teams. For Best Scenic Design of a Play, the nominees are:
- Marsha Ginsberg, English
- Rob Howell, The Hills of California
- Marg Horwell and David Bergman, The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Miriam Buether and 59, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
- Scott Pask, Good Night, and Good Luck
Special Awards
In addition to the competitive categories, the Tony Awards also recognise individuals and organisations for their contributions to the theatre industry. According to What’s on Stage, the special awards include:
- The musicians who make up the band of Buena Vista Social Club
- The Illusions & Technical Effects of Stranger Things: The First Shadow
- Lifetime Achievement: Harvey Fierstein
- Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award: Celia Keenan-Bolger
- Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre: Great Performances, Michael Price, New 42, and New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Conclusion
The 2025 Tony Award nominations are a testament to the diversity and talent of the theatre industry. With a range of nominees across various categories, there’s something for everyone to look forward to. As reported by What’s on Stage, the winners will be announced in the coming weeks, and it will be exciting to see who takes home the coveted awards.
