Tony Predictions, Best Revival Play (2025)

[cap21alum0]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 12:57pm

Would love to hear everyone's prediction for the nominations for Best Revival Play at this years Tonys. I'm predicting the following:

Eureka Day

Yellow Face

Glengarry Glen Ross

Othello

(also could see R+J or Our Town sneaking in instead of Othello... or there being a tie and there being 5 noms). 

Updated On: 4/23/25 at 12:57 PM

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 1:16pm

Eureka Day and Yellow Face are the two locks, and the two that could actually win. 

I feel pretty confident about Glengarry Glen Ross getting in despite a mixed reception. But I don't see a path to a win.

The last spot is a toss up. People are really NOT feeling Othello, yet it could manage to sneak in just because it's fresh in voters' minds and because of all of the major industry figures involved in the production. And because there isn't a clear alternative as to what takes its place. Our Town feels like it pretty quickly faded from people's minds and I don't think its getting nominated anywhere else. I personally would put in Romeo + Juliet, but that production was super polarizing. Still, it connected with young people and got them into the theater, and has a legit chance at a lead actor nomination for Kit Connor. 

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 2:47pm

I think GGR has the momentum right now. Mixed-to-positive reviews aside, it’s got an all-star cast, it’s making lots of money, and it’s still running. 

I agree with the OP and think the nominees will be (in order of odds of winning, IMO) GGR, EUREKA DAY, YELLOW FACE, and OTHELLO. 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 2:52pm

I cannot imagine GGR not being nominated.  Its reviews were far superior to Othello’s.  If Othello is nominated, it will be about the bucks, based on the reviews and opinions on this board.  Yellow Face could be helped to a win if it is televised during voting.

[TheaterGeek25]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 3:01pm

IMO has to be (in order of best chance to win): Eureka Day, GGR, Yellow Face, Othello

For all of the Othello slander of negative reviews (the reviews were mainly on the direction - which I think Kenny Leon is going to end up 0/3) and not the actors. I would assume Othello gets the nod over Our Town and R&J due to comparable reviews, being the biggest box office success in revival (and for a short time Broadway) history, as well as star power and the only play I see that has a diverse team (especially the lead producers). Would be idiotic for the Tony's to not nominate it as the 4th (and rightfully not reward Kenny Leon).

Updated On: 4/23/25 at 03:01 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 3:33pm

Othello is the worst reviewed revival play (not atrocious) of the season.   I think Gylenhaal gets a nom, and possible lighting....but not much else.

[yyys]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 3:39pm

Our Town is a classic and although Kenny Leon butchered it, it could still get a nomination.

[troynow]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 3:39pm

To be clear Othello did not need any critics to succeed. And I think that is reflected in the box office.  Certainly not the worst reviewed. If you could find a review without the mention of price then I might agree.

Also, did you read Stranger Thing's. Yikes.

[Sauja]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 4:11pm

troynow said: "To be clear Othello did not need any critics to succeed. And I think that is reflected in the box office. Certainly not the worst reviewed. If you could find a review without the mention of price then I might agree.

Also, did you read Stranger Thing's. Yikes."

To be fair, the original poster said it had the worst reviews of a play REVIVAL of the season. Which, judging by the Didtheylikeit scores for the seven eligible shows, is true. As mixed as reception was on Glengarry and Romeo/Juliet, they had many more positive reviews than the straight across the middle reception of Othello. 

 

I do think Othello's success could provide a route to a nomination regardless. There are four slots for seven potential shows, and I don't think anyone is even thinking Home has a chance of being remembered. Eureka Day and Yellow Face were both met with terrific reviews. Our Town's were stronger than I remembered, but it didn't find a huge audience and closed. R&J wasn't a huge critical hit but did make a lot of money. But it's closed. Glengarry and Othello weren't critical hits but ARE box office hits. 

 

I don't see any world where Eureka Day and Yellow Face don't get in off the strength of their reception. I think Glengarry is a lock for its okay reviews and box office success. To me, it's Othello's massive earnings (and still being open) vs. Our Town's relatively strong reception (but having closed a while ago) battling it out for slot #4. And Romeo and Juliet is a verrrrry dark horse possibility. 

 

But the fun is not knowing for sure. Excited to find out next week!

[Mr. Wormwood]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 4:15pm

I agree it'll be Eureka Day, Yellow Face, GGR and Othello with the small chance that Our Town sneaks in over Othello. I don't see any world where R+J sneaks in.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 11:08pm

Is there any slim chance world where John Proctor is the Villain is deemed a revival by the eligibility committee? 

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 11:48pm

JudyDenmark said: "Is there any slim chance world where John Proctor is the Villain is deemed a revival by the eligibility committee?"

Highly doubt it. There has never been a New York production. If Between Riverside and Crazy was considered a new play (one that had an off-Broadway premiere and a much bigger regional life than John Proctor) I would be shocked if this was deemed a revival.

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 4/23/25 at 11:54pm

IdinaBellFoster said: "Highly doubt it. There has never been a New York production. If Between Riverside and Crazy was considered a new play (one that had an off-Broadway premiere and a much bigger regional life than John Proctor) I would be shocked if this was deemed a revival."

I agree it will most likely be considered a new play, but I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility of it being deemed a revival. The difference here is that it's a completely different production than the original (new director, new cast). Riverside was the same director, same general staging and most of the same cast. That's why ultimately that one was determined a new play still, even though it had been done regionally. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 12:07am

Looking at these shows listed here, “Yellow Face” is still the one that stands out most to me. I can’t wait for the PBS Broadcast. 

[Mr. Wormwood]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 2:05am

JudyDenmark said: "Is there any slim chance world where John Proctor is the Villain is deemed a revival by the eligibility committee?"

I don't think it's likely but since Eureka Day was deemed a revival, I wouldn't say it's impossible

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 10:23am

Broadway61004 said: "IdinaBellFoster said: "Highly doubt it. There has never been a New York production. If Between Riverside and Crazy was considered a new play (one that had an off-Broadway premiere and a much bigger regional life than John Proctor) I would be shocked if this was deemed a revival."

I agree it will most likely be considered a new play, but I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility of it being deemed a revival. The difference here is that it's a completely different production than the original (new director, new cast). Riverside was the same director, same general staging and most of the same cast. That's why ultimately that one was determined a new play still, even though it had been done regionally."

I think there may be some conflation regarding the factors that traditionally qualify a production as a revival. A show that has had a major Off Broadway run, followed by a Broadway production after a considerable time, and featuring a completely different production, has typically been considered a revival.

Regarding John Proctor, could you please clarify which "original production" you are referencing? It's worth noting that most plays considered for the Best Play Tony Award have had prior regional productions.  John Proctor has only had two major regional stagings.

Given this context, I don't see a strong precedent for classifying it as a revival.

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 2:47pm

• Glengarry
• Eureka Day
• Yellow Face 
• Othello

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 2:51pm

QueenAlice said: "I think there may besome conflation regarding the factors that traditionally qualify a production as a revival. A show that has had a major Off Broadway run, followed by a Broadway production after a considerable time, and featuring a completely different production, has typically been considered a revival.

Regarding John Proctor, could you please clarify which "original production" you are referencing? It's worth noting that most plays considered for the Best Play Tony Award have had prior regional productions. John Proctor has only had two major regional stagings.

Given this context, I don't see a strong precedent for classifying it as a revival.

"

I agree it's going to be considered a new play. But with that said, my point is that, similar to Eureka Day, it had a prior regional production (in D.C.) that was a completely different production than this (not like an out of town tryout where it then came to Broadway, but a full different production with a different director, different designers, different cast, etc.). Eureka Day also didn't play off Broadway, so the fact that it's a NY premiere doesn't automatically disqualify it from being a revival.

Again, I predict it will be considered a new play. But my point is that the precedent is definitely there to consider something like this a revival, and the Tonys have done weirder things before.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 2:56pm

Broadway61004 said: "I agree it's going to be considered a new play. But with that said, my point is that, similar to Eureka Day, it had a prior regional production (in D.C.) that was a completely different production than this (not like an out of town tryout where it then came to Broadway, but a full different production with a different director, different designers, different cast, etc.). Eureka Day also didn't play off Broadway, so the fact that it's a NY premiere doesn't automatically disqualify it frombeing a revival.

Again, I predict it will be considered a new play. But my point is that the precedent is definitely there to consider something like this a revival, and the Tonys have done weirder things before."

fwiw, Eureka Day DID play off Broadway: https://playbill.com/article/tina-benko-stars-in-jonathan-spectors-eureka-day-off-broadway

I doubt it would happen but I think it would be a win for John Proctor if they managed to get into revival considering the crowded Best Play category this year

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 4/24/25 at 4:11pm

chrishuyen said: "fwiw, Eureka Day DID play off Broadway:https://playbill.com/article/tina-benko-stars-in-jonathan-spectors-eureka-day-off-broadway

I doubt it would happen but I think it would be a win for John Proctor if they managed to get into revival considering the crowded Best Play category this year"

My bad, completely forgot it had a quick off Broadway run after Berkley. But still, a completely different production, which is the point of why it was considered a revival.

John Proctor is 99% sure to be considered a new play. But the question about "could it possibly be considered a revival" is certainly valid.

[Eddie Hirsch]

Posted: 4/28/25 at 11:10pm

Did not see Home but saw the other six possible revivals up for nomination...most recently Othello and Glengarry Glen Ross.  I very much liked Eureka Day earlier this season, though I don't know how it qualifies for a revival since I don't anyone who had seen a production of it.  It's not a traditional "revival" in that sense.  But I think it will definitely be nominated.   And I hope Jessica Hecht is nominated in the category of featured actress.  "Yellowface" was never less than interesting and had some good performances--didn't really excite me as much as I had hoped.  I love "Our Town" and I liked that it was performed without an intermission.  ItThe play flew by.  It remains one of the treeasures of the theatre and Kenny Leon's vision was compelling and always nice to see more than 25 actors on stage in a play!! I thought Jim Parsons was wonderful as the stage manager.  He has become a stalwart on the New York stage.  Definitely preferred "Othello" to "Romeo and Juliet"...Jake G was a compelling, fascinating Iago.  I think the production has been undervalued but one of the first plays I saw was Othello w/James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer.  This production is certainly not as effective but it's worthy seeing   As for "Glengarry", it is just so f...en entertaining and more ferociously funny than I recalled.  I hope Michael McKean and Donald Webber, Jr. secure nominations in the featured actor category.  They are unsung heroes of a wonderful ensemble. So I guess my choices for inclusion in the category (in no particular order) would be:   Eureka Day, Our Town, Glengarry Glen 
Ross, Yellowface.