Tony Watch 2016: New Shows

Since the Tony awards released their first of four lists deciding the eligibility of this season's Broadway shows, The Broadway Beat is doing a Tony Watch segment for the major awards covering the first quarter of the season.

The two new show categories haven't seen many eligible contenders yet, with each only having two shows so far. However one of the categories already has a clear front-runner a rare development this early.

Best New Play:

The only two new plays so far have been Therese Raquin and An Act of God. Neither got amazing reviews, but Therese Raquin gets the slight advantage in this race. This is far from finished though, with many shows left to open.

Current Predictions:

1. Therese Raquin

2. An Act of God

Other Potential Nominees:

King Charles III

The Father

Blackbird

Eclipsed

Our Mother's Brief Affair

Misery

China Doll

Therese Raquin

Best New Musical:

Only two new musicals opened in the first quarter of the season. However one of them has become a national sensation, with some of the best reviews in recent memory. Even in a season full of new musicals, it will be next to impossible to beat Hamilton this year.

Current Predictions: 

1. Hamilton

2. Amazing Grace

Other Potential Nominees:

Waitress

American Psycho

Tuck Everlasting

School of Rock

Shuffle Along

On Your Feet!

Bright Star

Allegiance

Disaster!

Hamilton