Tony Awards 2025: Newsweek's Bold Predictions for Broadway's Biggest Night

The 2025 Tony Awards: Newsweek Predicts the Winners Broadway is buzzing with anticipation for the 2025 Tony Awards, and Newsweek's theater expert, H. Alan Scott, offers his insights into who might take home the coveted prizes. Scott's predictions cover key categories, including Best Musical and Best Play, as well as Best Actor and Actress in both categories. For Best Musical, Scott predicts a win for "Maybe Happy Ending," citing its originality and widespread acclaim. "It's just been winning a bunch of awards this season," he notes. In contrast, the Best Revival of a Musical category is expected to go to "Sunset Boulevard," with Scott highlighting the viral sensation created by Nicole Scherzinger's performance. The Best Actor in a Musical category is a close race between Jonathan Groff ("Just in Time") and Darren Criss ("Maybe Happy Ending"), but Scott leans towards Criss due to the immense popularity of his show. For Best Actress in a Musical, the competition is fierce between Nicole Scherzinger and Audra McDonald, leaving Scott undecided. "It's going to be a fight to the finish," he predicts. Scott's analysis also encompasses the Best Play category, where "Oh Mary" and "Purpose" are the main contenders. He favors "Oh Mary," noting its popularity with audiences. "Oh Mary was the hottest ticket on Broadway last year," Scott says. He predicts the win for Best Actor in a Play will go to Cole Escola for "Oh Mary." Best Actress in a Play is predicted to go to Sarah Snook for her diverse roles in "The Picture of Dorian Gray." The Tony Awards air on June 8th, and Newsweek will provide comprehensive coverage of Broadway's biggest night.