Fri May 23 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Broadway’s Best: A Critic’s Picks for the 2024 Tony Awards

**NEW YORK, NY** – As the June 8th Tony Awards loom, *[Name of Publication]’s* chief theater critic, Jesse Green, has weighed in on the season’s most deserving productions and artists. Having seen all 42 eligible Broadway shows, Green offers his predictions and personal preferences in 17 key categories.

Green acknowledges the challenging task faced by Tony voters this year, noting the high quality of many productions. Despite the difficulty in ranking such strong contenders, he provides his insights, highlighting the productions that not only entertained but also pushed the boundaries of Broadway.

In the Best Play category, Green predicts a win for Cole Escola’s “Oh, Mary!,” a campy and irreverent take on Mary Todd Lincoln’s life. While acknowledging the merits of Pulitzer Prize winner “Purpose” and other nominees, Green argues “Oh, Mary!” uniquely redefines the possibilities of both camp and Broadway.

For Best Musical, Green anticipates “Death Becomes Her” will take home the prize, praising its ability to deliver laughs. However, his personal preference leans towards “Maybe Happy Ending,” a more intimate and emotionally resonant production by Will Aronson and Hue Park.

In the revival categories, Green expects David Henry Hwang’s “Yellow Face” to triumph in Best Play Revival, despite his own admiration for Jonathan Spector’s satirical “Eureka Day.” For Best Musical Revival, while acknowledging Audra McDonald’s performance in “Gypsy,” Green champions “Floyd Collins” as a necessary and revelatory work.

Ultimately, Green encourages audiences to form their own opinions and enjoy the diverse offerings of this Broadway season. His predictions and personal favorites serve as a guide through a year of remarkable theatrical achievements.

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