The 2026 Tony Winners (Updating Live)
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The 80th Tony Awards are underway, with live updates on winners across theater's most prestigious categories. The ceremony serves as the industry's marquee promotional event, where both performances and awards recognition can dramatically boost a show's commercial prospects. For performers chasing EGOT status, the Tony represents the one accolade most directly tied to their core craft. This year's competition spans musicals, plays, and revival productions, with multiple storylines playing out across acting, design, and creative categories.