Tony Noms: Rudin Return, Metcalf Double, 96‑Year‑Old
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- Ragtime revival at Lincoln Center Theatre is expected to lead the nomination field, potentially earning up to six performer nods, matching its eight Drama Desk bids.
- Scott Rudin returned to Broadway producing after a four‑year exile, with multiple shows—including “Death of a Salesman”—in the eligibility pool despite prior abuse allegations.
- Rose Byrne could become the 32nd performer nominated for both an Oscar and a Tony in the same year and may join the exclusive group of actors nominated for an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony in one calendar year.
- Laurie Metcalf is in contention for double Tony nominations for “Little Bear Ridge Road” and “Death of a Salesman,” which would make her the seventh actor to receive two acting nominations in a single season.
- June Squibb, at 96, could become the oldest Tony‑nominated actor in history for her role in “Marjorie Prime,” surpassing the previous record held by Lois Smith at 89.
- Kara Young could extend her streak to five consecutive years of Tony nominations, a record for Black female performers across the Oscars, Emmys, and Tonys.
Why it matters: Broadway voters will confront a season where historic milestones—such as a 96‑year‑old nominee and a Black female performer’s five‑year streak—coexist with the revival of a producer under a cloud of abuse allegations, potentially reshaping award politics and casting decisions and influencing future Broadway programming.
