The nominees for the 2015 Ovation Awards aka the 26th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards were announced on September 24, 2015 by the Los Angeles Stage Alliance.[1] The list of nominations was published on their online magazine, @ This Stage.[2]
The awards were presented for excellence in stage productions in the Los Angeles area from September, 2014 to August, 2015 based upon evaluations from 240 members of the Los Angeles theater community. The Ovation Awards are the only peer-judged theater awards in Los Angeles.[3]
The winners were announced on November 9, 2015 in a ceremony at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was hosted by actors Vanessa Claire Stewart and French Stewart.[4][5]
Awards
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theater) | Best Production of a Musical (Large Theater) |
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Best Production of a Play (Intimate Theater) | Best Production of a Play (Large Theater) |
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Lead Actor in a Musical | Lead Actress in a Musical |
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Lead Actor in a Play | Lead Actress in a Play |
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Featured Actor in a Musical | Featured Actress in a Musical |
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Featured Actor in a Play | Featured Actress in a Play |
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Acting Ensemble of a Musical | Acting Ensemble for a Play |
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Director of a Musical | Director of a Play |
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Music Direction | Choreography |
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Book for an Original Musical | Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical |
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Playwrighting For An Original Play | Best Season |
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Lighting Design (Intimate Theater) | Lighting Design (Large Theater) |
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Scenic Design (Intimate Theater) | Scenic Design (Large Theater) |
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Sound Design (Intimate Theater) | Sound Design (Large Theater) |
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Costume Design (Intimate Theater) | Costume Design (Large Theater) |
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Video/Projection Design | Presented Production |
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Ovation Honors
Ovation Honors recognize outstanding achievement in areas that are not among the standard list of nomination categories.
- Composition for a Play – Mat Sweeney & Ellen Warkentine – The Temptation of St. Antony – Four Larks
- Fight Choreography – Mike Mahaffey – She Kills Monsters – Loft Ensemble
- Puppet Design – Ted Blegen – She Kills Monsters – Loft Ensemble
References
- ↑ "2015 Ovation Awards Nominees Announced". 25 September 2015.
- ↑ "Announcing the 2015 Ovation Awards Nominees". 24 September 2015.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Brianna (24 September 2015). "2015 Ovation Award Nominees Announced".
- ↑ "Spring Awakening Wins Six L.A. Ovation Awards". 10 November 2015.
- ↑ Gelt, Jessica (10 November 2015). "Ovation Awards 2015: Wins for Deaf West's 'Spring Awakening,' Circle X's 'Trevor'". Los Angeles Times.