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Tony Awards
Founded in 1947, the Tony Awards recognize excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are named after Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer, and the wartime leader of the American Theatre Wing. Notable winners include 'Hamilton' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
Stratford Festival
Founded in 1953, the Stratford Festival is an internationally recognized annual repertory theatre festival running from April to October in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most prominent arts festivals in Canada and is known for its productions of Shakespearean plays.
Adelaide Festival
Inaugurated in 1960, the Adelaide Festival in Australia is an annual international arts festival that includes theatre, dance, music, and visual arts events. It has premiered several significant works and continues to be a major event in the international arts calendar.
The Drama League Awards
Founded in 1922, The Drama League Awards are the oldest theatrical honors in America. They uniquely honor entire casts in addition to individual achievements.
New York Drama Critics' Circle
Established in 1935, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards are given by journalists and critics covering theatre in New York. They aim to honor the best of Broadway and off-Broadway productions.
Obie Awards
Presented by the Village Voice, the Obie Awards began in 1955 and serve to acknowledge off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions. Notable recipients include Al Pacino and Meryl Streep.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, established in 1947. It is known for its open-access policy, allowing anyone to perform. The festival is a platform for experimental works and emerging artists.
The Olivier Awards
The Olivier Awards, established in 1976, honor the best in London's West End theatre. Named after the renowned British actor Laurence Olivier, notable events include awarding 'Matilda The Musical' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'.
Joseph Jefferson Awards
Commonly known as the 'Jeff Awards', they were established in 1968 to honor excellence in professional theatre in the Chicago area. Categories include Large and Midsize Theatre, as well as works presented Equity and Non-Equity.
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama was first awarded in 1918 and is part of the broader Pulitzer Prize awards in literature, journalism, and music. Notable winners include Tennessee Williams for 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and Lin-Manuel Miranda for 'Hamilton'.
The Molière Awards
France's highest theatrical honor, The Molière Awards were established in 1987. Named after the French playwright Molière, they recognize excellence in French theatre. Notable winners include the play 'Le Chien'.
Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play
Part of The Olivier Awards, this category specifically recognizes the best new plays premiered in London's West End. Notable winners include 'Jerusalem' by Jez Butterworth and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'.
The Drama Desk Awards
Started in 1955, The Drama Desk Awards recognize achievements on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway. Unique for considering all three levels of New York City theatre together.
The Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
Since 1959, The Grammy Awards have included a category for Best Musical Theater Album. Famous winners include the soundtracks for 'West Side Story', 'The Sound of Music', and more recently 'Dear Evan Hansen'.
The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
Canada's highest honor in the performing arts, established in 1992. These awards celebrate Canadians whose accomplishments have inspired and enriched the country's cultural life.
Lucille Lortel Awards
Named after the actress and producer Lucille Lortel, these awards celebrate outstanding achievement off-Broadway. Established in 1986, the awards are annual and offer several categories.
The Helpmann Awards
Australia's premier theatre awards, The Helpmann Awards, were established in 2001. They are named after the Australian dancer and actor Sir Robert Helpmann and recognize distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the live performance sectors.
Sydney Theatre Awards
Starting in 2005, the Sydney Theatre Awards celebrate the strength and vibrancy of the Sydney theatre industry. Recognizing individual excellence in performances, direction, and design on the Sydney stage.
Whiting Awards
The Whiting Awards, established in 1985, are given annually to ten emerging writers in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and plays. The award includes a significant monetary prize and has spotlighted playwrights like Jonathan Franzen and Tracy K. Smith.
Evening Standard Theatre Awards
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, first presented in 1955, are among the oldest theatrical awards ceremonies in the UK, recognizing London theatre. Notable winners include Maggie Smith and Ian McKellen.
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