Schmigadoon! Makes History, Delivers Apple TV's First EGOT
In a landmark victory at the 2025 Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! won Best Musical, making Apple TV a certified EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) in just over six years. The stage adaptation led the night with 12 nominations and secured four major wins.
The Wins
The musical took home awards for:
- Best Musical
- Best Book of a Musical
- Best Original Score
- Best Orchestrations
An Unexpected Path
Producer Christine Schwarzman credited Apple TV for canceling the third season of the TV show, allowing the stage adaptation to proceed.
The television series Schmigadoon! originally aired on Apple TV+ but was canceled after two seasons. This setback paved the way for its highly successful transition to the Broadway stage.
A "Best Version"
Producer Lorne Michaels stated that the show had gone through many iterations, but this was the best version.
The project evolved significantly from its small-screen origins to become a Tony-winning production.
Apple TV's EGOT Timeline
The company achieved this rare entertainment industry milestone in approximately six-and-a-half years, far faster than competitors:
- 2020: Billy Crudup wins an Emmy
- 2021: CODA wins the Oscar for Best Picture
- 2025: Chris Stapleton wins a Grammy
- 2025: Schmigadoon! wins the Tony for Best Musical
For context, Netflix took 12 years to complete its EGOT, which it achieved in 2025 with Stranger Things: The First Shadow.