Surprising Wins and Notable Snubs at the 2026 Tony Awards
Tonys Snubs: ‘Lost Boys’ Actor Ali Louis Bourzgui Scores Surprise Win Over André De Shields as ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Two Strangers,’ ‘Titaníque’ Shut Out
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At the 2026 Tony Awards, 'Ragtime' won four awards, edging out 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' which took home three. Ali Louis Bourzgui surprised many by winning Best Featured Actor in a Musical over André De Shields, while several nominated shows, including 'The Rocky Horror Show,' went home empty-handed.
- 01Ragtime won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, while Cats: The Jellicle Ball secured three.
- 02Ali Louis Bourzgui won Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in The Lost Boys, surprising many by defeating André De Shields.
- 03Becky Shaw's Alden Ehrenreich won Best Featured Actor in a Play, beating Christopher Abbott from Death of a Salesman.
- 04John Lithgow won Best Lead Actor in a Play for Giant, defeating Nathan Lane, who had been considered a strong contender.
- 05Several shows, including The Rocky Horror Show and Two Strangers, received multiple nominations but did not win any awards.
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The 2026 Tony Awards showcased unexpected outcomes, particularly with 'Ragtime' and 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' competing fiercely. 'Ragtime' emerged victorious with four awards, including Best Musical Revival, while 'Cats' secured three, including Best Direction for Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch. A major surprise came in the Best Featured Actor in a Musical category, where Ali Louis Bourzgui won for his portrayal of the charismatic vampire leader in 'The Lost Boys,' beating out theater veteran André De Shields, who was favored for his role in 'Cats.' Bourzgui's acceptance speech highlighted issues of fascism and support for Arab artists. In the Best Featured Actor in a Play category, Alden Ehrenreich from 'Becky Shaw' triumphed over Christopher Abbott from 'Death of a Salesman.' Additionally, John Lithgow won Best Lead Actor in a Play for his performance in 'Giant,' defeating Nathan Lane. Notably, several productions, including 'The Rocky Horror Show,' 'Two Strangers,' and 'Titaníque,' left the ceremony without any awards despite multiple nominations.
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