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2012
Wicked is now one of the 20th longest running shows on the West End and on Broadway!
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Photo: The giant, smoke-breathing, mechanical 'Time Dragon' now spreads its huge wings 25 feet above the stage of London's Apollo Victoria Theatre as, underneath, preparations are well underway for the arrival of the 'spectacular' (Evening Standard) new musical
Wicked topped the nominations counts for all Broadway shows with a total of 10, including nominations for:
The Tonys are given by the American Theater Wing for Broadway shows only, and are considered the most prestigious of the awards. Tony voters are a mix of professionals from all areas of theater and include all Dramatist Guild Council Members (including Stephen Schwartz).
Drama Desk Awards. The Drama Desk is an organization of theatre critics, editors and reporters. A commitee nominates candidates and shows from both On and Off-Broadway productions. The winners are determined by the 140 voting members of the Drama Desk. See www.dramadesk.com.
Wicked garnered the most nominations and awards of any show this season.
Wicked's final awards announced May 16:
Nominations included:
Outer Critics Circle Awards are given for both On and Off-Broadway productions by critics and writers from outside New York. Wicked received 10 nominations and took four awards, leading all other shows. Wicked won for Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding direction of a musical - Joe Mantello, Outstanding set design - Eugene Lee, and Oustanding costume design, Susan Hilferty. Playbill article on winners
Playbill.com article about nominations
The Drama League includes Broadway and Off Broadway but only awards productions and performers - no design, or writing awards. This is an organization you can join. Visit Dramaleague.org [new browser window]. Only one performer, whether from a musical or play, is honored each year. Nominations for Wicked 2004 include
The prestigious EDDYs [new browser window] pay tribute to those whose work has made an impact in the entertainment industry. The editors of Entertainment Design select the winners with an eye toward true excellence in technical and design-related fields.
Susan Hilferty and the entire costume team won the Eddy Award - for Wicked's Costumes. Entertainment Design [new browser window]
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