Reading the Tony nomination tea leaves: Who has the edge in competitive races for Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival by David Buchanan

We also break down some surprise inclusions (Richard Thomas in The Balusters) and shocking omissions ("Tempress" Chasity Moore in Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:00pm on May 9, 2026[SHARE]

‘Liberation’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for Drama — will the Tony Award for Best Play follow? by David Buchanan

Bess Wohl's acclaimed drama picked up a major prize one day prior to the 2026 Tony Award nominations.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:10pm on May 4, 2026[SHARE]

Our final 2026 Tony Awards predictions in the top 12 categories, from the locks to the long shots by David Buchanan

Time is running out: the nominations will be announced Tuesday morning.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00am on May 3, 2026[SHARE]

Anika Noni Rose discusses ‘poignant’ new play ‘The Balusters’ and finding ‘the shark inside’ of her character Kyra by David Buchanan

The Tony-winning actress leads the ensemble cast of the David Lindsay-Abaire play.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00pm on May 2, 2026[SHARE]

‘At first she scared me’: Carrie Coon dishes on her role in Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug,’ from the ‘terrifying’ to the ‘triumphant ending’ by David Buchanan

Tony-contending star discusses her return to Broadway — and which of Letts' other works she'd love to act in.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:00pm on May 1, 2026[SHARE]

2026 Tony Awards predictions by show: ‘Ragtime,’ ‘The Lost Boys,’ and a trio of plays will lead nominations by David Buchanan

Musicals Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque also favored for multiple nods, based on the official prediction data.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:00am on May 1, 2026[SHARE]

Final 2026 Tony nominations odds in 17 categories, including musicals, plays, and acting by David Buchanan

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Ragtime, Giant, and Death of a Salesman lead the official Gold Derby odds.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:30pm on April 30, 2026[SHARE]

‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ won’t be missing from Best Revival of a Play at the 2026 Tony Awards by David Buchanan

Becky Shaw and Fallen Angels are other revivals to keep an eye on in that crowded Tony field.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:24am on April 26, 2026[SHARE]

'I don't know what those Greeks were drinking!': Mark Strong talks the emotional 'roller-coaster' of 'Oedipus' by David Buchanan

The acclaimed revival of Ancient Greek tragedy is expected to be a major Tony player.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:00pm on April 19, 2026[SHARE]

Nathan Lane's 'Death of a Salesman' is now in the driver's seat for Best Play Revival by David Buchanan

Joe Mantello's revival of the Arthur Miller classic redefines an oft-performed text.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00am on April 19, 2026[SHARE]

'The Fear of 13' and 'Proof' bring Adrian Brody, Tessa Thompson, Ayo Edebiri, and Don Cheadle to the boards. Will it bring them Tony love? by David Buchanan

Award-winning A-listers open two high-profile shows. We examine whether the Hollywood stars will be able to break through crowded Tony field.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 7:30pm on April 17, 2026[SHARE]

How the 2026 Olivier Awards could boost 2027 Tony hopefuls like Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike, and Paddington Bear by David Buchanan

Look for the 2026 Tony contender Punch to get a boost from its two Olivier wins.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:25pm on April 13, 2026[SHARE]

Me-wow! 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' struts its way into the Best Musical Revival race by David Buchanan

The reimagined version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's '80s musical is leaving critics and audiences cheering.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:00pm on April 11, 2026[SHARE]

Samuel D. Hunter reveals the false starts and lost storylines that led him to 'Little Bear Ridge Road' by David Buchanan

The author of The Whale credits his Tony-contending star Laurie Metcalf with being "the greatest stage actor living in America."

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:45am on April 11, 2026[SHARE]

Will 'Dog Day Afternoon' have a bigger bark than bite at the Tonys? by David Buchanan

The screen-to-stage adaptation of the beloved 1975 film didn't wow the critics, but could still find purchase with voters.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:00pm on April 4, 2026[SHARE]

John Lithgow and Mark Strong are early Tony frontrunners for 'Giant' and 'Oedipus' by David Buchanan

The two actors previously squared off at the 2025 Olivier Awards where Lithgow prevailed.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:00pm on March 27, 2026[SHARE]

Here's how Daniel Radcliffe could conjure a 2nd Tony for 'Every Brilliant Thing' by David Buchanan

The former boy wizard returns to Broadway in an acclaimed one person show that could be his ticket back to the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:00am on March 20, 2026[SHARE]

Carrie Coon and June Squibb are formidable Tony contenders for 'Bug' and 'Marjorie Prime' by David Buchanan

Plus, we preview the spring season on Broadway including Death of a Salesman, CATS: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:00pm on January 31, 2026[SHARE]

The 15 best Broadway shows of 2025 by David Buchanan

See where Tony Award-winning productions Buena Vista Social Club, Operation Mincemeat, and The Picture of Dorian Gray landed.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00am on December 26, 2025[SHARE]

Will the fall musicals 'Chess,' 'Queen of Versailles,' and 'Two Strangers' resonate with Tony voters? by David Buchanan

Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and more enter the Tony Awards race.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00am on December 6, 2025[SHARE]

How many Tony nominations will the casts of 'Ragtime' and 'Liberation' earn? by David Buchanan

Plus, Laurie Metcalf contends for her seventh Tony nomination for 'Little Bear Ridge Road'

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:00am on November 4, 2025[SHARE]

From 'Art' to 'Waiting for Godot' here are our most anticipated Tony-contending shows of the fall Broadway season by David Buchanan

As new theater season begins, star-driven vehicles jockey for early positioning.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 9:00am on September 23, 2025[SHARE]

Meet the 2026 Tony Awards Nominating Committee, including Tony winners Victoria Clark and BD Wong by David Buchanan

21 new members have joined the committee this year

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:56pm on July 10, 2025[SHARE]

Tony Talk: Will Jean Smart's heartbreaking performance in 'Call Me Izzy' be remembered at the 2026 awards? by David Buchanan

Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan discuss her performance in the solo drama.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00pm on June 28, 2025[SHARE]

Tony Talk: Our extremely early 2026 awards predictions for 'Ragtime,' 'Waiting for Godot,' Kristin Chenoweth, and all the buzzy new shows by David Buchanan

Welcome to Tony Talk, a column in which Gold Derby contributors Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan offer Tony Awards analysis. Two weeks after the 2025 Tonys, we discuss the up…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:00pm on June 21, 2025[SHARE]