Sara Chase on Her "Schmigadoon!" Role and 2026 Tony Nomination

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Sara Chase is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.

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In 2013, Sara Chase made her Broadway debut in First Date. Now, thirteen years later, she is a Broadway leading lady and a first-time Tony Award nominee! This season Chase is back on Broadway in the most nominated show of the season, Schmigadoon! .

"When you are in middle school or high school and you dream of being on Broadway and moving to the city, this is the type of show that you picture in your head," she told BroadwayWorld. "It is fun, it is beautiful, people feel joy! I mean, it's like the show to dream of. I'm so, so grateful."

Watch in this video as Sara chats more about her whirlwind 2026, what an honor it is to be in this Broadway season, and so much more. Plus, check out who she is up against and catch up on all the latest Tony Awards coverage!

The 79th Annual Tony Awards will air on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

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Watch in this video as 2026 Tony nominee Sara Chats chats more about her whirlwind 2026, what an honor it is to be in this Broadway season in Schmigadoon!, and so much more.

Making your debut in a principal role as an understudy is already a big task on Broadway – and Kaleigh Cronin did it twice this week. Usually seen in the ensemble, Cronin played 'Mildred Layton' on Wednesday and 'Melissa Gimble' on Thursday.

A recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show spotlighted the 12-time Tony-nominated musical Schmigadoon! with a performance of the fan-favorite number, 'Corn Puddin.' Watch the rousing performance now.

TV and film star Angela Bassett came to see Schmigadoon! on Broadway. See photos of Bassett with the company of the Tony-nominated musical, including director Christopher Gattelli and more.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-For-Sara-Chase-Being-in-SCHMIGADOON-Is-a-Dream-Come-True-20260526)._