Tony Awards Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Nominating Committee Featuring New Diverse Members

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season, welcoming fresh voices to this prestigious group. Notable newcomers include Jocelyn Bioh, playwright of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Joshua Harmon, playwright of Prayer For The French Republic; and BD Wong, acclaimed actor, director, playwright, and author.

The Nominating Committee is responsible for attending all eligible Broadway productions during the season. They convene on a date set by the Administration Committee to vote and determine the Tony Award nominees. The committee is comprised of 64 members serving three-year terms, representing a broad spectrum of the theater community.

Tony Award voters include members from influential organizations such as The Broadway League, American Theatre Wing, Actors’ Equity Association, Dramatists Guild, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and more. Additional eligible voters come from the Casting Society of America, New York Drama Critics Circle, and the Tony Awards Nominating Committee itself.

The 2025-2026 committee includes a diverse group of theater professionals: actors, directors, playwrights, composers, designers, producers, choreographers, and educators. Among the new members (denoted with **) are Mark Benett (Sound Designer), Jade King Carroll (Director/Artistic Director), Rob Berman (Music Director), Jessica Jahn (Costume Designer), Peter Kaczorowski (Lighting Designer), Rafael Sánchez (Executive Artistic Director, Repertorio Español), and many others.

With this renewed committee, the Tony Awards continue to uphold their tradition of celebrating excellence in Broadway theater by incorporating fresh perspectives and expertise.