The 79th Tony Awards saw Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! take home four awards, including Best Musical, marking a significant achievement for the streaming platform. This accomplishment propels Apple TV into the ranks of EGOT winners, a title shared with Netflix, as it has now garnered at least one award from each of the four major American entertainment categories: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
Apple TV achieved this honor in a much shorter timeframe than Netflix, which took approximately 12 years to reach EGOT status. Apple’s journey began with its first Emmy wins for The Morning Show in 2020, culminating with the wins for Schmigadoon! tonight. The production was nominated for a total of 12 awards, securing four in total, which include accolades for Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Orchestrations.
Despite the show's conclusion in 2023 after two seasons, the recent accolades may reignite hopes among fans for a potential revival, as creator Cinco Paul had previously hinted at discussions for a third season. With its acclaimed status, Schmigadoon! continues to captivate audiences and exemplifies Apple TV’s growing influence in the entertainment industry.