Tony Awards 2022: Top Picks & Predictions

0:00It's April 30th. This is entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI, your front row to the latest buzz. I'm Corey with the story. The 2025-26 Broadway season kicked off last June and wrapped up last week with 30 musicals, plays, and revivals. That's a dozen fewer shows than last year, but the Tony Awards are shaping up for some intense races across the top production categories. Nation's drop on May 5th, and Gold Derby's expert odds have clear frontrunners emerging. In musicals, two strangers carry a cake. Across New York, leads best musical at nearly 99 percent, with Schmickadune and the Lost Boys right, behind. Ragtime dominates the revival category in snacks, top spots for leads like Casey Levy and Joshua Henry, cats, the gelical ball shines in choreography and direction too. Ever in plays, giant in liberation are neck and neck for best play, both over 98 percent. Revivals like Death of a Salesman and Etappist pack star power, with Nathan Lane and Mark

1:04Strong in the mix. Acting buzz highlights Leslie Manville and Etappist and John Liffgaugh in Giant. Big names are fueling the hype, from Leah Michelle and Chess to Laurie Metcath in Salesman, plus directors like Robert Eich for Etappist leading the pack. These odds come from editors, experts and users, but races stay tight in featured roles and creative categories. With predictions still open, Broadway fans are debating favorites ahead of May 5th. Get your picks in before the real drama unfolds on Tony Night.