Schmigadoon! won Best Musical and Death of a Salesman took home six awards at the 79th Annual Tony Awards on June 7, 2026 [1].

The ceremony represents the highest honor in American theater, recognizing the most impactful Broadway productions and performances of the current season [1], [2].

Radio City Music Hall in New York City hosted the event, where Schmigadoon! earned a total of four awards [1]. The production's victory in the Best Musical category marks it as the standout hit of the year [1].

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman dominated the evening by winning six Tony Awards [1]. Among its accolades was the prize for Best Revival of a Play [1], [3].

Other major honors were distributed across several genres. Liberation took home the award for Best Play [1]. In the revival categories, Ragtime won Best Musical Revival [3].

Additional wins were spread across a variety of productions. The Lost Boys earned four awards [1], while Cats: The Jellicle Ball secured three awards [1].

The 79th edition of the awards continues the tradition of celebrating theatrical excellence in the heart of the U.S. theater district [1].

“Schmigadoon! won Best Musical”

The dominance of both a modern musical like Schmigadoon! and a classic revival like Death of a Salesman suggests a Broadway season that balanced contemporary innovation with a return to foundational American drama. The high award count for the revival of Miller's work indicates a strong critical appetite for mid-century realism in the current theatrical landscape.