57 TONY NOMINATIONS FOR BROADWAY COLLECTION

By: Sorin Dutoiu | 26 May, 2025

Broadway Collection Shines Bright with 57 Tony Nominations Ahead of 78th Annual Awards, set to air June 8, 2025.

57 Tony Nominations for Broadway Collection

As anticipation builds for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, the spotlight is firmly fixed on The Broadway Collection, whose newest productions have collectively garnered an impressive 57 nominations—highlighting a season bursting with innovation, star power, and theatrical ambition.

The Tony Awards, set to air June 8, 2025, will be hosted by Tony winner and Wicked alum Cynthia Erivo, celebrating excellence in live Broadway theatre. This year’s nominations reflect a vibrant and eclectic season, with everything from historical Cuban music to sci-fi robot romance represented among the honored shows.

Leading the charge with 10 nominations each are Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending—three wildly different but equally captivating new musicals that have struck chords with audiences and critics alike.

Broadway legend Audra McDonald made history with her 11th career Tony nomination for Lead Actress in a Musical for her role in the revival of Gypsy, making her the most nominated performer in Tony history. Her performance in the classic musical has been described as both commanding and emotionally raw, reaffirming her place as one of the stage’s most enduring talents.

Buena Vista Social Club, inspired by Wim Wenders’ 1999 documentary and the celebrated Cuban music album of the same name, brings a real-life tale of artistry during political upheaval to the stage. Its sweeping score and moving storytelling earned it a spot at the top of the nominations list.

Meanwhile, Death Becomes Her, adapted from the cult 1992 dark comedy film, infuses glitz, glamour, and supernatural satire into a theatrical spectacle. Its biting humor and lavish staging have made it a standout.

Maybe Happy Ending has also been widely embraced, marking Darren Criss’s return to Broadway in a heartwarming, futuristic love story between two robots who unexpectedly find connection in a world built for humans. Its originality and charm have clearly resonated with Tony voters.

Other notable Broadway Collection productions earning accolades include:

• Just in Time, a high-energy musical tracing the life of singer Bobby Darin, received six nominations, praised for its toe-tapping numbers and magnetic lead performance.
• The acclaimed revival of Gypsy and the ambitious stage prequel Stranger Things: The First Shadow each scored five nominations, bringing both classic and pop culture appeal to the awards season.
• British import Operation Mincemeat impressed with four nominations for its clever retelling of a real-life World War II espionage plot, blending sharp wit with historical intrigue.
• BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, a vibrant celebration of the iconic cartoon character’s larger-than-life day, earned three nominations for its colorful design and nostalgic appeal.
• Real Women Have Curves: The Musical and SMASH, both making their Broadway Collection debuts this season, picked up two nominations each, rounding out a season that celebrates diverse voices and storytelling styles.

With tourists returning in full force to New York City, The Broadway Collection—a curated group of shows tailored for international and group travelers—continues to serve as a major draw. The surge in nominations reinforces Broadway’s appeal as a bucket-list destination for culture-seeking travelers.

As June 8 approaches, all eyes will be on Radio City Music Hall to see which shows take home the coveted awards. Whether you’re a fan of golden age revivals, daring new concepts, or musical adaptations of beloved films and icons, this season’s Broadway offerings promise something unforgettable.