Broadway Hits Earn 2026 GLAAD Media Award Nominations
Broadway is set to shine at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, with several productions receiving nominations. The awards celebrate outstanding representations of LGBTQIA+ individuals across various media.
2026 GLAAD Media Awards Overview
The GLAAD Media Awards, hosted annually since 1990, recognize significant achievements by the LGBTQ community in media. This year’s ceremony will occur in Los Angeles on March 5, showcasing diverse talent.
Categories and Nominees
The 2026 ceremony has announced a total of 291 nominees across 32 categories. These nominations honor work from 2025 that exemplifies fairness and inclusivity regarding LGBTQ representation.
- Outstanding Broadway Production:
- Liberation
- Oedipus
- Purpose
- Redwood
- Smash
- Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release:
- Blue Moon
- Kiss of the Spider Woman
- Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release:
- A Nice Indian Boy (starring Jonathan Groff)
- Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV:
- Hedda
- Outstanding New TV Series:
- Mid-Century Modern (featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and Linda Lavin)
- Outstanding Comedy Series:
- Abbott Elementary
- Hacks
- Hazbin Hotel
- Outstanding Drama Series:
- The Gilded Age
- Outstanding Music Artist:
- Renée Rapp for “Bite Me”
Significance of the Nominations
GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, emphasized that the popularity of LGBTQ stories is vital for global audiences. As media platforms evolve, initiatives like gaming and podcasts increasingly reflect LGBTQ narratives.
This year’s nominations highlight the progress and challenges within the community amidst growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment. GLAAD’s mission remains focused on delivering accurate and fair representations of LGBTQ lives.
For more information and the complete list of nominees, visit El-Balad.
