Drama League Awards 2026- Page 4
Drama League Awards 2026
Drama League Awards 2026 on TDF#75
Posted: 5/16/26 at 7:55pm
Kad said: "Nothing has materially changed. These awards are not indicators of how the very different, more diverse, industry-focused, and much larger group of Tony voters will go."
So are you saying Cats: The Jellicle Ball still has a chance here?
Drama League Awards 2026 on TDF#76
Posted: 5/16/26 at 9:49pm
quizking101 said: "malcs98 said: "quizking101 said: "malcs98 said: "Ithink most of the time they are, but you never know…Jellicle Ball could pull an upset at the Tonys"
It bears repeating that CATS was not up for a lot of the undercard awards this year because they were deemed whole or in part eligible last year.
I expect CATS to walk off with AT LEAST three wins - Costumes, Choreography, and André de Shields. Ideally, they’ll pick up Direction and Revival."
What I'mworried about is how this will impact Catslong-term... right now tickets are on sale until September 6th but I think they really need some MAJOR awards love, and I fear if they don'twin for direction or revival that's going to be a problem"
With the Broadway landscape the way it is, I can’t imagine theatre owners are looking to toss out tenants at the first sign ofbad sales (case in point - BEACHES), and there are a ton of limited run plays on their way out the door right as summer kicks off. Plus, as it stands, RAGTIME is closingon August 2nd regardless of what it wins - unless they opt for another extension."
I believe they will extend until the end of the year when RAGTIME takes the TONY for Best Revival!
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Drama League Awards 2026 on TDF#77
Posted: 5/16/26 at 11:01pm
goodtimes123 said: "Robbie2 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "theblackumbrella said: "I'm thinking Ragtime is gonna take Revival, Director, Actress, Actor, Supporting Actor, and will probably be filmed for PBS."
Very doubtful.."
Agreed. Theater fans off the street could literally buy tickets online and vote for the Drama Leagues. It’s definitely not the barometer of truth for the season.
Ragtime may win revival because of politics, but I don’t think any show will sweep the Tonys. It’s a meh season with touring house Tony voters at play. Should make for a very unpredictable evening all around."
Agree that RAGTIME will most likely take revival even though CATS is more deserving!"
How/why has the consensus shifted after one award? I still think Cats has the edge"
I think don’t realize how political Tonys are. Touring voters will vote for the show that will sell best in their market. It’s not about what’s deserving. It’s also how many co producers on a show vote for their own show.
Ragtime has already announced a tour. It has commercial edge though it’s not the most thought provoking revival.
Drama League Awards 2026 on TDF#78
Posted: 5/16/26 at 11:18pm
malcs98 said: "Kad said: "Nothing has materially changed. These awards are not indicators of how the very different, more diverse, industry-focused, and much larger group of Tony voters will go."
So are you saying Cats: The Jellicle Ball still has a chance here?"
Yes, of course it does. Why wouldn't it? Because it didn't win the Drama League award?
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Drama League Awards 2026 on TDF#79
Posted: 5/16/26 at 11:56pm
Kad said: "malcs98 said: "Kad said: "Nothing has materially changed. These awards are not indicators of how the very different, more diverse, industry-focused, and much larger group of Tony voters will go."
So are you saying Cats: The Jellicle Ball still has a chance here?"
Yes, of course it does. Why wouldn't it? Because it didn't win the Drama League award?"
Exactly. CATS will win the Tony. The Drama League awards are hit or miss. This win and for DeBessonet were misses.
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