The Drama League would like to congratulate all the nominees, and to sincerely thank all the volunteers and supporters that joined us in celebrating this wonderful season of theatre!
The Drama League sends a special thank you to our dear friends, Patina Miller (Pippin) and Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar) for helping us announce the 2013 Drama League Awards Nominees! The nominations were announced at a ceremony at Sardi’s Restaurant and broadcast live on BroadwayWorld.com. Click HERE, or watch it below!
This morning we announced the 2013 nominees for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical, and Distinguished Performance Award at a ceremony hosted by Patina Miller and Michael Urie at Sardi’s restaurant. The ceremony was streamed live at BroadwayWorld.com.
Now begins the exciting lead-up to the 79th Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square on Friday May 17 at noon. The event includes pre-event cocktails and the star-studden afternoon luncheon ceremony hosted by David Hyde Pierce and Debra Messing.
First awarded in 1922 and formalized in 1935, The Drama League Awards are the oldest theatrical honors in America. They are the only major theatre-goer awards chosen by audience members – specifically, by the thousands of Drama League members nationwide who attend Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Voting for members is has now closed.
Next in our Industry Insider Series:
AN EVENING WITH PASEK & PAUL
THURSDAY MAY 9TH, 7PM
BMI STUDIOS,
30th Floor, 7 WORLD TRADE CENTER, NYC
Like Gilbert & Sullivan, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Lowe before them, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul are one of modern musical theater’s most sought-after songwriting duos! Fans know the Richard Rodgers Award-winning team for their hit shows A Christmas Story and Dogfight on and off-Broadway. Pasek & Paul’s original songs are features on Season 2 of NBC TV’s Smash, as part of the fictitious musical penned by Jeremy Jordan’s character.
On Thursday May 9th at 7pm, join The Drama League at the beautiful BMI Studios (7 World Trade Center) for a lively and intimate Q&A discussion. Pasek & Paul with discuss their writing process and meteoric rise; play a few songs; and answer questions submitted by YOU to @dramaleague on Twitter. Come and meet the next big thing… Broadway songwriting darlings Pasek & Paul!
The event will be moderated by Drama League Special Events Coordinator, Kara Weisenstein. Drinks will follow at Lilly O’Brien’s Bar and Restaurant.
The event is free, but seating is limited. RSVP to audienceproject@dramaleague.org or call 212-244-9494.
The Drama League welcomes you to our new home in TriBeCa. We have a bit more work to do before we can show you photos of the interior, but we are back in full operation as of today – so if you’re in the area, feel free to drop by and say hello!
Our new mailing address is:
The Drama League
32 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, NY, 10013
(don’t forget to include the Company name to make sure it gets to us)
Our phone number remains the same: 212-244-9494.
We are hard at work behind that big brass door, creating new and exciting programs and events for all our members and friends. Stay tuned for updates and announcements over the next few months.
The Drama League is please to announce that Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) will host The 79th Annual Drama League Awards ceremony, to be held on Friday, May 17 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.
The Drama League is also pleased to announce the 2013 Honorary Co-Chairs, whose standard of excellence truly embody the spirit of theatrical achievement. The 2013 Honorary Co-Chairs are Bobby Cannavale (The Big Knife), Alan Cumming (Macbeth), Edie Falco (The Madrid), Judith Ivey (The Heiress), Nathan Lane (The Nance), Judith Light (The Assembled Parties), Patina Miller (Pippin), Donna Murphy (Into the Woods), Fiona Shaw (The Testament of Mary), Holland Taylor (Ann), Cicely Tyson (The Trip to Bountiful), and Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar).
The Drama League Awards pay tribute to the season’s best performers by including the nominees of The Distinguished Performance Award on a dais. The ceremony will feature more than 50 stars from the 2012-2013 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. In addition to The Distinguished Performance Award, The Drama League’s 3,000 members will vote on four other annual competitive awards: Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play and Distinguished Revival of a Musical. Nominations for these five awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 23 at 11:00 am and will be broadcast live on BroadwayWorld.com.
In addition, three honorary awards will be presented. Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters will receive the the Drama League’s Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award. Madison Square Garden Entertainment and the Rockettes will receive the Unique Contributions to Theatre Award, and Jerry Mitchell will receive The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing.
All proceeds from the luncheon ceremony support The Drama League Directors Project, the nation’s premier training program for theater directors.
Click here for more information about the Drama League event.
This month, the Drama League is moving to its new home, The Drama League Theater Center.
The center’s address is 32 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10013. It is located in TriBeCa, at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Walker Street, on the lobby level of the former AT&T Building.
In order to prepare for this transition, The Drama League will temporarily close for business, beginning at
6pm on Wednesday, April 10th. We will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, April 16th at our new location. During this time you will be unable to reach The Drama League by telephone, and e-mail communication will be sporadic. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about this temporary closure or our new Theater Center, please email mrosalky@dramaleague.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to our new home!
The Drama League is pleased to announce that Bernadette Peters, Jerry Mitchell and Madison Square Garden Entertainment and the Rockettes will receive The Drama League’s three Special Recognition Awards for their outstanding contributions to the American theater at The 79th Annual Drama League Awards on May 17, 2013.
Bernadette Peters will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award, Jerry Mitchell will be honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing, and Madison Square Garden Entertainment and the Rockettes will receive the Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award
Join us for The 79th Annual Drama League Awards luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on May 17, 2013 at 12:00 pm. Tickets for the “best party on Broadway” have now Sold Out.
It is with a heavy heart that the Drama League announces the passing of its Board Member, Irene Halligan. Ms. Halligan died in New York on Monday afternoon, March 11th, surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren.
Irene Halligan with Harry Neyens at the 2008 Benefit Gala
Irene joined the Drama League’s Board of Directors in 2005 and was a vital and active member. With fellow board member Harry Neyens, she co-chaired The Drama League Awards Luncheon from 2006 to 2012. Under their leadership, The Drama League Awards grew to become one of the largest events of the theatrical season. Actor John Lithgow called the Awards Luncheon “the best party on Broadway”. She will be greatly missed by everyone at the organization.
In addition to her contributions to The Drama League, Irene was actively involved in the community, supporting many social service and civic enterprises. Irene was the former president of Interfaith Neighbors, a charity devoted to at-risk adolescents. She was a member of the advisory board of Creative Alternatives of New York, a program hosting theater workshops for the disabled and disadvantaged; and a board member of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines & Airmen’s Club, a facility serving U.S. armed forces members, reserves, and veterans. Irene also served on the boards of America’s Camp Foundation, a camp program for children who lost parents or siblings in the attacks on September 11th; Sutton Area Community Inc.; the West Point Society of New York; and The Gracie Mansion Conservancy.
In 1997, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani appointed Irene as Commissioner of the New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol. In this role, she worked closely with the State Department, welcomed foreign and domestic dignitaries, and represented the mayor at designated events. She held this position until 2002 during which time, in the wake of the attacks on September 11th, Irene personally escorted world leaders and foreign dignitaries to Ground Zero.
“Irene had such style and elegance, a great sense of humor, and was always giving and caring. She was a bright star at the Drama League, and she will be sorely missed” said Board President, Jano Herbosch. Beloved and respected by all who knew her, Irene has left an indelible mark on this organization and this city. The staff and Board of the Drama League send our deepest condolences to Irene’s family.
It was a night to remember! Re-live the magic of “A Musical Celebration Honoring Audra McDonald” with this small selection of photos from the starry night. Click here to see the full album on our Facebook page.
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