Broadway Quiz: The 2026 Tony Award Nominations

With Tuesday's announcement of the 79th Tony Awards Nominees, the Broadway games began in earnest. Who got what they deserved? Who got snubbed? The biggest surprises and disappointments will be the fodder of gossip and social media. And, of course, all eyes will be on the campaigns each production creates as they lobby for the big prize. Will this year be another Avenue Q vs. Wicked situation? Time will tell, and all will be revealed in June.

In the meantime, here's a quiz all about those nods. Good luck!

Broadway Games:

The 2026 Tony Award Nominations

DIRECTIONS: Base your answers on this year's Tony Award nominees.

1. All of the following are true about Tony nominee June Squibb EXCEPT:

    A. She made her Broadway debut as a replacement Electra in the original production of Gypsy.

    B. She is the first actress to be nominated for a role playing a dementia sufferer.

    C. She is the oldest Tony nominee in history.

    D. This is her first Tony nomination.

2. TRUE or FALSE: Of all the Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical nominees, only one was born in the United States.

3. All of the following are true about Tony nominee Michael Arden EXCEPT:

    A. He is nominated for 3 2026 Tony Awards.

    B. He has 5 Tony Awards already.

    C. He is never been nominated for an acting Tony Award.

    D. So far, he has directed 4 shows that have won either Best Musical or Best Musical Revival.

4. TRUE or FALSE: With 12 nominations, Schmigadoon! has the most nominations ever for a musical based on a TV show.

5. Which category has two nominees that have been regulars on Saturday Night Live?

    A. Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

    B. Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

    C. Best Scenic Design of a Play

    D. Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

6. TRUE or FALSE: John Lithgow, Tony nominee for Giant, is this year's oldest nominee.

7. Which Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee has the most Broadway credits?

    A. Sara Chase

    B. Stephanie Hsu

    C. Caissie Levy

    D. Marla Mindelle

    E. Christiani Pitts

8. TRUE or FALSE: With 9 nominations (and 1 win!), Danny Burstein now holds the record for most nominations for an actor.

9. Of all the nominees in the 4 acting categories, how many have won Tony Awards before?

    A. 5

    B. 6

    C. 7

    D. 8

10. TRUE or FALSE: With 9 nominations (and 1 win!), Kelli O'Hara now holds the record for most consecutive nominations for an actress.