Chess Dominates 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards as Lea Michele Leads
At the 26th Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, Chess led with four wins, including Favorite Musical Revival, making Lea Michele the night’s top honoree. The Lost Boys won Favorite New Musical, Dog Day Afternoon was named Favorite New Play, and Death of a Salesman took Favorite Play Revival with acting honors for Christopher Abbott and Laurie Metcalf; Hadestown captured Favorite Long-Running Show and Favorite Tour. The night also highlighted performances across categories for Daniel Radcliffe, Sam Tutty, and other Broadway stars in acting, featured, and specialty awards.
