Tony Awards Announces 2026–2027 Nominating Committee Additions
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has named the Nominating Committee for the 2026–2027 Broadway season. New members include Roslyn S. Ruff, William Ivey Long, Pearl Sun and Lorna Luft. The 65-member committee will attend productions and vote to determine that season's Tony nominees, with members serving three-year terms.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has set its nominating body for the 2026–2027 Broadway season. Among the additions are Roslyn S. Ruff, William Ivey Long, Pearl Sun, and Lorna Luft. The group totals 65 members, each serving a three-year term.
Nominators are expected to see every Broadway production that season. They then gather on a date chosen by the Administration Committee and vote to decide the season’s Tony nominees. The roster spans performers, designers, directors, playwrights, educators, and other theater professionals.
The committee’s choices may shape which Broadway works and artists receive Tony recognition, potentially affecting careers, production visibility, and audience interest. Performers, designers, writers, and backstage professionals could see new opportunities from a nomination, while theatergoers may find their viewing choices influenced by awards attention. Because members serve multiyear terms, their collective taste could also subtly influence which stories and creative approaches gain wider cultural prominence.