Broadway stars assembled at The Skylark in New York on May 28 to mark their wins in the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.
The 26th annual event honored performances from the 2025-2026 season through fan votes. Winners posed for exclusive portraits that captured their achievements.
Shoshana Bean appeared as the Mother from The Lost Boys. The actress joined other performers to commemorate standout roles from the season.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal collected the Favorite New Play award for Dog Day Afternoon. The co-stars posed together after their recognition for the stage adaptation.
Joshua Henry earned Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical for Ragtime. His vocal performance drew consistent audience support throughout the run.
Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts accepted the Favorite Onstage Pair award for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Tutty also received Favorite Funny Performance for his work in the production.
Lea Michele secured three awards for Chess. She won Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical, Favorite Diva Performance, and Performance of the Year in a Musical category. The show finished with four total wins, the highest of any production.
Additional cast members from various shows attended the gathering. They displayed trophies and participated in portrait sessions led by photographer Emilio Madrid.
The portraits document the range of productions that connected with audiences during the season. Fan participation determined every category outcome.
Winners shared the results of the May 12 vote tally at the May 28 celebration. The evening focused on the individual and ensemble achievements recognized by theatergoers.
