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Joshua Henry wins Tony for Ragtime

cultureJun 8, 202658985

Joshua Henry won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the Vivian Beaumont revival of Ragtime, and he received a standing ovation during his acceptance. The production, co-starring Caissie Levy, opened at the Vivian Beaumont and critics hailed Henry's performance as the emotional centerpiece of a brutal, beautiful American epic. The Tony honors elevate the large-scale, historically grounded revival and underscore Joshua Henry's stature as a leading force on Broadway.

Mark Harris
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If you have any chance to see Joshua Henry in Ragtime, you will never be sorry.

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Lina Srivastava
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Catching up on #TonyAwards coverage -- and this speech from Ali Louis Bourzgui is so worth a read. www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...

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New York Theater
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BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICAL Joshua Henry, Ragtime #TonyAwards newyorktheater.me/2026/06/07/2...

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GinnyInFL2

Loved his shout-out to Audra McDonald and Bryan Stokes Mitchell. Respect. #TonyAwards

SinnamonS
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#TonyAwards host PINK gave the audience a flying lesson. She was joined by surprise guest and former host Neil Patrick Harris.

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Andy Germuga
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Given the strength of the season’s material probably about as strong a telecast as you could hope for. Good speeches they mostly let play out! Kept things moving! #TonyAwards

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hellresidentNY 🖤
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I did enjoy Joshua Henry praising Audra McDonald as the queen that she is right in front of Nicole during his acceptance speech. #Tonys #TonyAwards

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Seth Christenfeld's coarse delivery belies a rich interior life
@sethdoesthings.com

Goodnight, everyone. Go see a show. Go see ten shows. Go see all the shows you can and then a couple more. Live theatre, folks. Ain't nothin' like it. #tonyawards

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LoLo Vonz
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Black Queer art won big at the Tonys #tonyawards #pride

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Actors' Equity Association
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Congratulations to Tony Award winner Caissie Levy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical! Fun fact: As Mother in Ragtime, Caissie Levy dedicated her performance to her own mom. #TonyAwards

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Mark Lazerus
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Joshua Henry was by far the best Aaron Burr, and I've seen five of them, including Leslie Odom. #tonys

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Peter Murphy
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Outstanding Tony Awards Acceptance Speech by Moroccan-American actor and singer Ali Louis Bourzgui, praising immigrants, queer and trans communities, and calling for a #FreePalestine. #TonyAwards youtube.com/shorts/5qM-B...

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Jasan23
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I saw Joshua Henry in Hamilton. Nice to see him take home a #Tony. #TonyAwards

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CUNY Graduate Center
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Congrats to Qween Jean on her Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball”! See her speak at the Graduate Center on 6/15 & receive the José Muñoz Award from CLAGS. Reserve: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/annua... #tonyawards

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@sraous
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Congratulations @cincopaul.bsky.social!! Now I hope Apple TV calls you tomorrow about Season 3!! And we get Season 2 on Broadway in 2027-2028! 😜 #Schmigadoon #TonyAwards

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redmirrorball.bsky.social
@redmirrorball.bsky.social

It just donned on me that two Gastons are nominated for the same award: Luke Evans and Joshua Henry #TonyAwards

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broadwayforbros.comRagtime 2026 Revival Review: A Brutal, Beautiful American Epic

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