May 5, 2026 | 11:45am

Tonys season has begun. The nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards, honoring the best of Broadway, were announced Tuesday morning by former nominee Uzo Aduba and former winner Darren Criss. Find out the biggest surprises and snubs right here, including "Chess" star Lea Michelle and the new musical "Beaches." The 79th annual Tony Awards will be held at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.