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"textContent": "The play acting races are a reminder that Tony Awards are never just about who delivered the single best performance. Narrative matters. Visibility matters. Momentum matters. Industry relationships matter. A production’s overall health matters. Which is why I believe John Lithgow remains the frontrunner for Giant. Lithgow is one of the most respected actors of […]\n\nThe post Countdown to the Tony’s 2026: Best Performance by a Leading Actor and Actress in a Play first appeared on Times Square Chronicles.",
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