Will Oh Mary! Win Best Play at the 78th Tony Awards?
Will Oh Mary! Win Best Play at the 78th Tony Awards?
The 78th Tony Awards will celebrate the finest plays, musicals, and performances during Broadway’s 2024-25 season, which started on April 29, 2024, and concluded on April 27, 2025.
Best Play is one of the main awards of the night, as it highlights the most outstanding theater productions over the past twelve months.
One play that has got many people talking is Oh Mary! as it has received much critical acclaim since it opened in July 2024.
Keep reading to learn if Oh Mary! will win Best Play at the 78th Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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78th Tony Awards Predictions: Who Will Win Best Play?
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Oh, Mary! Wins - Yes | 40.85% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner The Hills of California Wins - Yes | 7.62% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner English Wins - Yes | 5.42% |
The trajectory of the odds for this BEO bet indicates it is most probable Oh Mary! will win Best Play at the Tony Awards 2025 ::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
Oh Mary! is a Strong Frontrunner
Oh Mary! started with a successful off-Broadway stint at the Lucille Lortel Theater from February 8, 2024, to March 24, 2024.
Due to its critical acclaim and demand for ticket sales, the play was moved to the Lyceum Theater on Broadway on June 26, 2024.
The show was originally scheduled to end on September 15, 2024; however, due to popular demand, it was extended multiple times, and it’s expected to close on June 28, 2025.
Since the start of its run, the show has won multiple awards, including Best New Play at the Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, Sam Norkin Off-Broadway Award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Broadway Production at the GLAAD Media Awards.
As it has proved a hit with theater fans and critics and won multiple awards, BEO betting odds are pointing towards Oh Mary! winning Best Play at the 78th Tony Awards on June 8, 2025.
The Hills of California Could Win
The Hills of California, written by acclaimed British playwright Jez Butterworth, is one to watch for Best Play at the 78th Tony Awards.
Following a critically acclaimed stint on London’s West End in 2023, the play transferred to Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre on September 11, 2024.
Directed by Sam Mendes, the principal cast from the West End show reprised their roles on Broadway. As a result, the production has earned multiple nominations at the Outer Critics Circle Awards 2025, including Outstanding New Broadway Play.
Also, Gold Derby’s Sam Eckerman wrote on February 6, 2025, that he believes The Hills of California may “ultimately snatch the crown.” David Buchanan agreed with Eckerman, stating, “I absolutely adored The Hills of California, and I think it would make a terrific Best Play winner.”
English May Surprise
English shouldn’t be discounted for Best Play at the 78th Tony Awards. The critically acclaimed play premiered off-Broadway in 2022 at the Linda Gross Theater before transferring to theaters in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Minneapolis.
As a result, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2023, which celebrates outstanding theatrical work staged in the United States.
The award-winning play opened at Broadway’s Roundabout Theatre on January 23, 2025, with many critics praising the production’s performances and impactful storytelling. However, its limited run might allow another nominee to scoop the prestigious award.
If you cannot wait to see who will win Best New Play at the 78th Tony Awards, you can watch the iconic ceremony on June 8, 2025, on CBS or Paramount+. The event will be hosted by Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo (Wicked).
