
Broadway glitters: seven memorable moments from the 2026 Tony Awards
At the 79th Tony Awards in Radio City, Pink hosted a smooth three‑hour broadcast that mainly highlighted the expected wins for Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Liberation and Death of a Salesman, while seven standout moments—Ali Louis Bourzgui’s vampire metaphor, John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf’s Tony trifectas, Nathan Lane’s gracious reaction, Joshua Henry’s ovation for Ragtime, Pink’s energetic opener, Darren Criss and Nicole Scherzinger’s playful banter about happy endings, and Leslie Odom Jr.’s restrained In Memoriam performance—brought drama and heart to the night.












