Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway
The 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon brought together Broadway's stars to celebrate their nominations. Carrie Coon advocated for universal childcare, while Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu expressed a desire for improvements in Broadway. The event highlighted the emotional experiences of first-time nominees and set the stage for an exciting Tony Awards ceremony.
- ▪The luncheon featured Broadway's biggest stars and celebrated their nominations.
- ▪Carrie Coon called for universal childcare during the event.
- ▪The 79th Tony Awards will be hosted by Grammy-winning superstar Pink.
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Home Legit Awards May 17, 2026 5:00pm PT Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway By Clayton Davis Plus Icon Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor byClaytonDavis Latest Seth MacFarlane Lands on Emmy Ballot Nine Times as Peacock Mounts 19-Category ‘Ted’ Push, With Brennan Lee Mulligan in Guest Comedy (EXCLUSIVE) 5 days ago Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ Sets Record for a Freshman Comedy After BAFTA TV Win and Awards Season Sweep 1 week ago ‘The Hunting Wives’ Shoots Its Shot in Comedy Emmy Races, Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman Go Lead (EXCLUSIVE) 2 weeks ago See All Kristina Bumphrey/Variety There is one day every Tony Awards season when the campaigning quiets down.
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