It's that time of year again! Nominations are now open for the 2011 Boston BroadwayWorld.com Awards. This is your chance to put your favorite stars and shows in the spotlight by submitting them on the new, streamlined nomination form.
Shows that opened in the Greater Boston area, Cape Cod, the North Shore (including coastal Maine), and the Berkshires between November 1, 2010 and October 31, 2011 are eligible. Nominations are open through October 31. Voting begins in November.
This year, based on readers' suggestions, we have added a small theater/fringe category. Large theaters include those with 500+ seats. Midsize theaters seat between 150 and 499. Small/fringe theaters seat less than 150. Both resident and touring productions are eligible for consideration.
Below is the complete list of fan favorites for 2010:
National Tours
Best Actor in a Touring Production - Constantine Maroulis, Rock of Ages, Broadway Across America
Best Actress in a Touring Production - Rachel York, The 101 Dalmatians Musical, Broadway Across America
Best Touring Production - In the Heights, Broadway Across America
Large Theatre
Best Actor in a Musical - Charles Shaughnessy, Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Actress in a Musical - Stefanie Powers, Sunset Boulevard, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Actor in a Play - Will Lyman, All My Sons, Huntington Theatre Company
Best Actress in a Play - Karen MacDonald, All My Sons, Huntington Theatre Company
Best Direction of a Musical - Scott Taylor/Mike Nichols, Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Direction of a Play - Melia Bensussen, Circle Mirror Transformation, Huntington Theatre Company
Best Musical - Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Play - Circle Mirror Transformation, Huntington Theatre Company
Best Music Direction - Rick Bertone, Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Choreography - Gerry McIntyre, Chicago, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Costume Design - Tim Hatley, Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Lighting Design - Richard Latta, Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Best Scenic Design - Tim Hatley, Spamalot, Ogunquit Playhouse
Small Theatre
Best Actor in a Musical - Michael Borges, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Lyric Stage
Best Actress in a Musical - Amelia Broome, Adding Machine, SpeakEasy Stage
Best Actor in a Play - Adam Lauver, Romeo and Juliet, Independent Drama Society
Best Actress in a Play - Anne Gottleib, In the Next Room, SpeakEasy Stage
Best Direction of a Musical - Stephen Terrell, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Lyric Stage
Best Direction of a Play - Bridget Kathleen O'Leary, Boom, New Repertory Theatre
Best Musical - Once on This Island, Blue Spruce Theatre Company
Best Play - In the Next Room, SpeakEasy Stage
Best Music Direction - Dan Rodriguez, Once on This Island, Blue Spruce Theatre Company
