Previewing the 2026 Tonys as "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" lead in nominations

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Two musicals dominate this year's Tony Awards race: "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned 12 nominations heading into Sunday's ceremony. The vampire-themed musical adaptation and the musical comedy series spinoff are frontrunners in a competitive field. Zach Stewart, chief critic at TheaterMania, joined CBS to break down the nominations and preview the evening's major contenders.