Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dolly Parton, and Paddington Bear Join 2027 Tony Race
Originally published Jul 11, 2026
By David Buchanan · Gold Derby
AI-generated summary based on Gold Derby · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 11, 2026
Key points
- Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dolly Parton, and Paddington Bear are joining the 2027 Tony Awards race.
- The 2026-2027 Broadway season is already influencing the Tony competition.
- Gold Derby's analysis discusses the impact of these new additions on the Tony race.
The 2026-2027 Broadway season has secured major names, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dolly Parton, and Paddington Bear, which are influencing the 2027 Tony Awards race. As the summer progresses, the upcoming season is shaping the landscape for potential Tony contenders. Gold Derby's analysis highlights the impact of these new additions on the competition. The column, written by contributors Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan, provides insights into the evolving Tony race as the season moves forward.
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