Another season in the books which means… LIVELY AWARD SEASON!
It’s that time of year where we reflect on this past year’s shows, performances, and special events (yes, special events are finally getting their due!) and celebrate it all before the 2019/2020 begins.
Nominations for this year’s Lively Awards are starting to trickle in, with nominations closing on August 4th. Here are my choices (along with a few other theatre-goers) to who we think will be nominated this year in the major categories. I’d like to thank Michael Parker, Daniel O’Brien, Delana Cotton, and Jeffrey Liu For their predictions!
Best Performance in a Special Event
This is a brand new category to celebrate all performances that were not on the mainstage. Eligible events include: February Readings, Scratch Game, and 23 Hour Musicals.
Michael Parker: Jeffrey Liu (February Readings)
Daniel O’Brien: Fredrieka Lloyd (February Readings)
Jeffrey Liu: Markia Pankey (February Readings)
Blair Sanders: Scott Piehler (Scratch Game)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Michael Parker: Jordan Hermitt – Book Club Play (Lily)
Daniel O’Brien: Marita McKee – Blues for an Alabama Sky (Delia), Rachel Celis – Ragtime (Emma Goldman)
Jeffrey Liu: Blair Sanders – Making God Laugh (Maddie)
Blair Sanders: Alison Lee – Book Club Play (Jen)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Michael Parker: D Norris – Making God Laugh (Richard)
Delana Cotton: Rodney Johnson – Blues for an Alabama Sky (Sam)
Jeffrey Liu: Justtyn Hutcheson – Ragtime (Father)
Blair Sanders: Rick Bragg – Book Club Play (Will)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Michael Parker: Cat Rondeau – Book Club Play (Ana)
Daniel O’Brien: Maddy Aucther – Ragtime (Mother)
Jeffrey Liu: Sherna Phillips – Blues for an Alabama Sky (Angel)
Blair Sanders: Jordan Hermitt – Ragtime (Sarah)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Michael Parker: Ben Carr – Second Samuel (B-Flat)
Daniel O’Brien: Andre Eaton – Blues for an Alabama Sky (Guy)
Delana Cotton: Jean Palmer – Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker)
Jeffrey Liu: Steven Miller – Ragtime (Tateh)
Blair Sanders: Nick Cothran – Servant of Two Masters-Flipped! (Beatrice)
Lively Award nominations will be announced August 8th and official voting will begin! Will YOUR prediction win?