Behind the Scenes at the 2026 Tony Awards: What the Cameras Missed
By
Brent Lang
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Summary
The article covers behind-the-scenes moments from the 79th Tony Awards (2026), including star-studded afterparties, bleeped acceptance speeches, A-listers mingling during commercial breaks, and other untelevised highlights from Broadway's biggest night. Major winners included "Ragtime," "Death of a Salesman," "Schmigadoon!" and "Liberation."
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Here's a look at what you missed on TV.
The 79th Tony Awards was filled with show-stopping numbers and heartfelt acceptance speeches as the likes of 'Ragtime,' 'Death of a Salesman,' 'Schmigadoon!' and 'Liberation' scored major victories.
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