The 79th Tony Awards Nominations

May 5, 2026, 16:22
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Introduction

On Tuesday, May 5, the Tony Awards announced the names for the 2026 prizes.

Main Body

Two shows, 'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!', have twelve nominations. 'Ragtime' has eleven and 'Death of a Salesman' has nine. Many plays and musicals are in the list. Some people broke records. June Squibb is 96 years old. She is the oldest actor with a nomination. Danny Burstein has nine nominations. He has the most for a man. Some famous actors did not get a nomination. This includes Keanu Reeves and Adrien Brody. The show is on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. Pink is the host.

Conclusion

The winners will get their trophies on June 7 in New York City.

Learning

πŸ”’ The 'Counting' Pattern

Look at how the text describes numbers and people. This is the easiest way to move from A1 to A2.

The Simple Pattern: Person/Thing β†’\rightarrow has/is β†’\rightarrow Number + Noun

Examples from the text:

  • June Squibb β†’\rightarrow is β†’\rightarrow 96 years old
  • The Lost Boys β†’\rightarrow have β†’\rightarrow twelve nominations
  • Danny Burstein β†’\rightarrow has β†’\rightarrow nine nominations

πŸ’‘ Quick Rule: Is vs. Has

  1. Use IS for identity or age:

    • She is 96. (Correct)
    • She has 96. (Wrong!)

  2. Use HAS/HAVE for things you can count (possessions):

    • The show has nominations. (Correct)
    • The show is nominations. (Wrong!)

πŸ“… Dates & Places

Notice the words on, at, and in:

  • On + Day/Date β†’\rightarrow On Tuesday / On June 7
  • At + Specific Place β†’\rightarrow At Radio City Music Hall
  • In + City/Country β†’\rightarrow In New York City

Vocabulary Learning

the (det.)
Used to refer to a specific thing or person.
Example:The book is on the table.
on (prep.)
Used to show position or time.
Example:The show is on June 7.
in (prep.)
Used to show location inside something.
Example:The awards are in New York City.
for (prep.)
Used to indicate purpose or recipient.
Example:The trophy is for the winners.
is (verb.)
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
Example:She is the oldest actor.
has (verb.)
Third person singular present of 'to have'.
Example:He has the most nominations.
will (modal.)
Used to express future.
Example:The winners will get their trophies.
get (verb.)
To receive or obtain.
Example:They will get their trophies.
their (pron.)
Possessive pronoun for plural.
Example:Their trophies are on display.
with (prep.)
Used to show accompaniment.
Example:The actor with a nomination.
a (det.)
Indefinite article.
Example:A nomination is a big honor.
and (conj.)
Used to connect words.
Example:Shows and nominations.
not (adv.)
Used to negate.
Example:Actors did not get a nomination.
some (det.)
Indicates an unspecified amount.
Example:Some people broke records.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People enjoy the shows.
old (adj.)
Having lived many years.
Example:June Squibb is 96 years old.
oldest (adj.)
Most aged.
Example:She is the oldest actor.
many (det.)
A large number of.
Example:Many plays and musicians.
new (adj.)
Recently made or discovered.
Example:New York City.
city (n.)
Large town.
Example:The awards are in New York City.
shows (n.)
Performances.
Example:Two shows received twelve nominations.
records (n.)
Documented achievements.
Example:Some people broke records.
years (n.)
Time measured in years.
Example:She is 96 years old.
actor (n.)
Person who performs in plays.
Example:The actor received a nomination.
nominations (n.)
List of candidates.
Example:The nominations were announced.
plays (n.)
Theatrical works.
Example:Many plays are in the list.
musicians (n.)
People who play music.
Example:Many musicians are in the list.
host (n.)
Person who presents.
Example:Pink is the host.
winners (n.)
People who win.
Example:The winners will get trophies.
trophies (n.)
Awards given for achievement.
Example:Winners will get their trophies.