From Ragtime to Schmigadoon: What to look for at the Tony Awards

NPR | By Adrian Florido,

Jeff Lunden

Published June 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM EDT

It was a great year for plays, but a so-so year for musicals. NPR's Jeff Lunden points out what to look for at the Tony Awards this year.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

Jeff Lunden

Jeff Lunden is a freelance arts reporter and producer whose stories have been heard on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition, as well as on other public radio programs.

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