2026 Tony Awards: Final Predictions w/ Richie Grasso and Jeff Malone

It’s finally…almost over. The 79th Annual Tony Awards are in a few days, which means we gotta hunker down and make our FINAL predictions on this year’s winners. Coming back full circle with us is friends of the Breakdown Richie Grasso and Jeff Malone (HALF HOUR w/ JEFF AND RICHIE). Jeff and Richie discuss with Matt personal favorites, what they’d hope to have win and ultimately what they think will win. Spoiler alert: it’s not always the same answer. And Matt finally discusses the behind the scenes turmoil that got Ragtime to the stage.Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown: Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown: Youtube* Half Hour w/ Jeff and RichieGuest Information:Jeff Malone and Richie Grasso are the co-hosts of the popular podcast Half Hour w/ Jeff and Richie. Together, they review shows On and Off Broadway throughout the theatre season, as well as interview the artists that made it all happen. Their concise and thoughtful insights bring a well-rounded perspective to the theatre discourse, making them perfect regular guests on Broadway Breakdown.Time Stamps:0:00:00 -Intro/Updates0:03:55 -Sound Design of a Play0:7:05 -Sound Design of a Musical0:09:55 -Direction of a Musical0:23:35 -Lighting Design of a Play0:25:25 -Lighting Design of a Musical0:32:05 -Direction of a Play0:39:00 -Costume Design of a Play0:41:30 -Costume Design of a Musical0:48:00 -Leading Actress in a Musical0:57:26 -Orchestrations1:01:32 -Score1:16:55 -Scenic Design of a Play1:21:00 -Scenic Design of a Musical1:24:25 -Choreography1:29:50 -Book of a Musical1:35:50 -Revival of a Play1:37:00 -Featured Actor in a Play1:42:00 -Featured Actress in a Musical1:49:49 -Featured Actress in a Play1:54:10 -Featured Actor in a Musical1:59:55 -Play2:01:10 -Leading Actor in a Musical2:03:00 -Leading Actor in a Play2:07:05 -Leading Actress in a Play2:13:40 -Revival of a Musical2:20:05 -MusicalListener Discussion Questions:“What category are you most confident in predicting this year? What category are you least?”“How important is it to look at past trends in order to predict future winners?”“How is PINK gonna do as a host?!?!?!” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com