Tony Awards Committee rules Schmigadoon! score eligible for Best Original Score

8 articles · Updated · Playbill · Apr 29

Cinco Paul's score, originally written for the Schmigadoon! streaming series, will compete in the 2026 Tony Awards after the committee's April 29 decision.
Eligibility rulings also confirmed categories for performers like Laurie Metcalf, Don Cheadle, and Stephanie Hsu, and classified Becky Shaw as a revival.
These final determinations set the stage for the 2025-2026 Broadway season's Tony nominations, which will be announced May 5, ahead of the June 7 ceremony hosted by Pink.

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