Outer Critics Circle Awards Honor Schmigadoon! and Ragtime with a Combined 10 Wins
The 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards have wrapped up their latest ceremony, handing out honors to the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Among the most notable winners of the evening are Schmigadoon! and Ragtime, both walking away with five awards each in their respective categories.
This year’s Outer Critics Circle Awards saw a total of 25 categories up for grabs, recognizing excellence in acting, music, direction, and more. Schmigadoon!’s sweep included wins for Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Cynthia Erivo), and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Anika Noni Rose). The musical’s cast and crew took to the stage to accept the awards, beaming with pride and gratitude.
Ragtime, on the other hand, took home five awards of its own, including Outstanding Revival of a Broadway Musical, Outstanding Choreographer (Sonya Tayeh), and Outstanding Set Design (Christine Jones). The revival’s success marks a new chapter in the classic Sondheim musical’s ongoing legacy.
The Outer Critics Circle Awards are a highly respected honor within the theater community, recognized for their rigorous standards and comprehensive judging process. Winners are selected by a panel of critics and journalists who cover the New York theater scene. This year’s ceremony was held at Sardi’s, a legendary restaurant in the heart of the Theater District, where winners and nominees gathered to celebrate their achievements.
The 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards also honored other notable productions, including the hit musical Hadestown, which won two awards, and the critically acclaimed play The Minutes, which took home three.
