John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners
A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.
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Notable Quotes
""Two Tony bookends with 53 years between them.""
— John Lithgow , Celebrity
""I'm a bit overwhelmed, it was my first time on Broadway so this is such a big deal.""
— Lesley Manville , Celebrity
""When I was in college, I met six fellow students in the theatre department. We worked really hard to amuse each other, and I still consider them family - and I still draw on lessons that I learned from them.""
— Laurie Metcalf , Celebrity
""history of troubling interactions with colleagues""
— Scott Rudin , Executive
""the genius of Arthur Miller, who created this monumental masterpiece""
— Nathan Lane , Celebrity
"I’m a bit overwhelmed, it was my first time on Broadway so this is such a big deal."
— Lesley Manville , Celebrity
"It’s an extraordinarily important play of this moment."
— John Lithgow , Celebrity
"This is the honour of a lifetime."
— Bess Wohl , Celebrity
"Every artist in this room, every artist at home, fight, fight, fight to be heard."
— Joshua Henry , Celebrity
"Sometimes singing, dancing, a lot of jokes and a happy ending is really all you need."
— Lorne Michaels , Celebrity
"this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying."
— John Lithgow , Celebrity
Key People
Adrien Brody is an award-winning actor known for his diverse film roles.
Alden Ehrenreich is an actor known for his roles in film and theater.
Bess Wohl is a playwright known for her work exploring contemporary themes.
Beth Wohl is a playwright and screenwriter known for her plays and contributions to contemporary theater.
Caissie Levy is a talented actress and singer in musical theater.
Ebon-Moss Bachrach is an actor known for his roles in television and film.
Joe Mantello is a prominent director and actor in the theater industry.
John Lithgow is an acclaimed actor known for his performances in theatre, film, and television.
Jon Bernthal is an actor recognized for his performances in film and television.
Joshua Henry is a Broadway actor and singer recognized for his performances in musicals.
Laurie Metcalf is an actress known for her roles in 'Roseanne' and 'Lady Bird'.
Lesley Manville is a British actress recognized for her work in theatre, film, and television.
Lorne Michaels is a notable producer and creator known for his work in television.
Nathan Lane is a celebrated actor known for his work in theatre and film.
Pink is a well-known singer and performer, recognized for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence.
Qween Jean is a costume designer known for significant work in theater.
Scott Rudin is a prominent theatre and film producer who has faced controversies in the industry.
Tessa Thompson is an actress and producer known for her roles in film and television.
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A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.
A stripped-back take on Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman dominated this year’s Tonys, winning six awards, while Lesley Manville and John Lithgow took home lead acting trophies.
Joe Mantello’s revelatory revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” dominates the Tony Awards, taking best revival and direction for its stripped-down, time-fluid staging.
“Death of a Salesman” won best revival of a play and “Schmigadoon!” claimed the coveted prize for best musical, but there was one letdown during the night.
The new Broadway production claimed the play's fourth Tony Award in the category, extending its record as the most-awarded play revival in Tony Awards history.
Mantello's acclaimed revival of Arthur Miller's classic, starring Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane, earned the director his third Tony Award.
Acting awards go to Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville.
Joe Mantello’s revelatory revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” dominates the Tony Awards, taking best revival and direction for its stripped-down, time-fluid staging.
John Lithgow won his third Tony Award for “Giant,” while Laurie Metcalf took home her third statue for “Death of a Salesman” at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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