Tony Awards Nominations: Three Shows Earn 10 Nods Each

Three Broadway shows—'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her,' and 'Maybe Happy Ending'—each received a leading 10 nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards, highlighting a season marked by adaptations of popular films and innovative new productions. The best musical category features these three alongside 'Dead Outlaw' and 'Operation Mincemeat,' reflecting a diverse blend of source material, from documentaries to historical events. In the best play category, nominations went to works such as 'English,' which explores the struggles of Iranian students, and 'The Hills of California,' a family drama set in 1970s England, as well as 'John Proctor Is the Villain' and 'Purpose.' Notably, the nomination list includes surprise nods for celebrities making their Broadway debuts, such as George Clooney and Bob Odenkirk, while some prominent stars like Denzel Washington and Idina Menzel were overlooked. Overall, 29 shows were recognized with at least one nomination, demonstrating the breadth of creativity on Broadway this year. The Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on June 8.