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Tony Awards Nominations Reveal Hollywood Backlash

Updated 2026-05-05 15:35 UTC 1 source Negative

This year’s Tony Award nominations have snubbed several high-profile screen stars, including Adrien Brody and Keanu Reeves. The results suggest a potential backlash against the Hollywoodization of Broadway.

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Tony Awards Snubs & Surprises: Screen Star Shut-Out With No Noms For Adrien Brody, Keanu Reeves, Lea Michele, Jon Bernthal, Ayo Edebiri, Jean Smart, Patrick Ball, Cedric The Entertainer, Don Cheadle & Taraji P. Henson, Among Others

If last year was Broadway’s Season of the Hollywood Stars – with George Clooney, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and Kieran Culkin leading Spring 2025 to steep box office heights (and ticket prices) – today’s Tony Award nominations just might suggest a backlash. While some

2026-05-05 15:26 UTC