Here Are the 2026 Tony Awards Winners: Full List

Look, I was glued to my TV screen at Radio City Music Hall in New York when the 2026 Tony Awards winners list was announced, and I'm still buzzing from the excitement. Schmigadoon! Taking home four awards, including Best Musical, was the standout moment for me. But what really caught my attention was Cinco Paul, the creative force behind this musical phenomenon, who won three Tonys for his work on Schmigadoon!.

Here's the thing: Schmigadoon! Is a significant achievement for Paul, who became the sixth person to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Best Musical winner. This milestone is all the more impressive considering the impressive company he's now a part of. You've got the likes of The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Rupert Holmes), Rent (Jonathan Larson), Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda), Hadestown (Anaïs Mitchell), and A Strange Loop (Michael R. Jackson), all of whom have achieved this incredible feat. Paul's win is evidence of his dedication and hard work, and I couldn't be happier for him.

Schmigadoon!'s win is not just about Paul's individual achievement; it's also about the show's impressive performance as a whole. With a total of four awards, including Best Musical, Schmigadoon! Has solidified its place in the annals of Broadway history. And let's not forget about Lorne Michaels, who won his first Tony as a producer for Schmigadoon! Michaels, who has won an impressive 24 Primetime Emmys, mostly for his work on Saturday Night Live, has proven that his talent extends far beyond television. His win is a reminder that the boundaries between different art forms are constantly blurring, and that the best creators can excel across multiple mediums.

The 2026 Tony Awards have marked a new era in musical theater, with a diverse range of shows and creatives taking center stage. The fact that Schmigadoon! Was adapted from a TV series is a significant departure from traditional Broadway fare. This fusion of media has opened up new opportunities for creatives to experiment and push the boundaries of what we consider "musical theater." And with the rise of streaming platforms, we can expect to see even more innovative productions in the years to come.

Look, I'm excited to see where the future of musical theater takes us, and I have no doubt that Schmigadoon!'s success will inspire a new generation of creatives to take risks and try new things. So here's to Schmigadoon!'s historic win, and to the talented individuals who made it all possible, including Cinco Paul, who has cemented his place in the annals of Broadway history.