The Tony Awards nominations were announced, with some high-profile actors and directors missing out on expected nominations. The revival of Proof, starring Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri, was completely excluded from the 2026 Tony Awards. This is the first time Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground has been involved in a theatrical project. Lea Michele did not receive a Tony nomination for her role in Chess, despite receiving acclaimed reviews for her previous Broadway role. Other notable performances included Layton Williams, who plays the iceberg in Titaníque, and Joe Turner’s Come and Gone in the best score category. The Fear of 13 received nominations for sound and lighting design, but not for the important best play award.