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Death of a Salesman Leads 2026 Tony Awards as Liberation Wins Best Play
The 2026 Tony Awards, hosted by P!NK at Radio City Music Hall, crowned Death of a Salesman with six wins (including Best Revival of a Play) and Best Play went to Bess Wohl’s Liberation. Ragtime, The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! tied for four wins each, with Ragtime also taking Best Revival of a Musical. Caissie Levy and Joshua Henry swept the leading acting prizes in a musical, marking the first time in 28 years that a musical revival claimed both top acting awards. Cats: The Jellicle Ball earned three wins, including the first transgender Tony winner, Qween Jean.
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Nataki Garrett Resigns as Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Amid Emergency Fund Drive.
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