
As we count down the days until Sunday’s 78th annual Tony Awards, we’re already thinking about next year’s too. đź‘€
Broadway’s biggest night brings together the entire industry; rewarding actors, directors, and writers with the highest award in the theater sector…and you can be a part of next year’s celebration.
That’s right, a new contest from American Express is happening right now, and the grand prize is sending one special winner to the 2026 Tony Awards for FREE!
All you have to do is simply send a text message.
From now until June 8th at 11:59 PM ET after the Tony Awards conclude, theaters fans can text 1-445-BWAYFAN (1-445-292-9326) their hottest most over-the top take on our prompt:
If you could trade places with any character from a 2025 Tony-nominated show, who would it be and why (and from which show)?
The grand prize for the best answer includes:
- Tickets to the 2026 Tony Awards
- 2 tickets to two Amex-sponsored Broadway shows in 2026
- $100 Uber gift card
- $100 Amex gift card
- $300 reservation at a Resy restaurant
- 1 Broadway merchandise bundle ($150 value)
- 1 Broadway show poster signed by a show cast
Plus, some of the best responses might even be read live on-air during the Tonys broadcast on Sunday by Tony Award winning actor, Aaron Tveit.
So what are you waiting for?! Start thinking of your answer and get to texting!