Industry Jun 8, 2026

10 Things You Didn’t See on TV at the 2026 Tony Awards

In short

John Lithgow's quip, Lynn Ahrens' cut-off speech, Alden Ehrenreich's audacious ideas for theater's future and more.

Originally published by Billboard
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The 2026 Tony Awards broadcast highlighted several moments, but numerous other events occurred off-camera. These included a comment from John Lithgow, an abbreviated speech by Lynn Ahrens, and Alden Ehrenreich sharing his perspectives on the future of theater.

Additional behind-the-scenes happenings were also part of the telecast. Originally reported by Billboard.