| Billy Crystal, Hugh Jackman, Lileana Blain-Cruz, and Willette Murphy Klausner To Be Honored at 2022 Drama League Awards | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 08:42 pm EST 03/09/22 | |
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| LILEANA BLAIN-CRUZ, BILLY CRYSTAL, HUGH JACKMAN & WILLETTE MURPHY KLAUSNER TO BE HONORED AT THE 88TH ANNUAL DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS PRESENTED FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 AT THE ZIEGFELD BALLROOM IN NYC (NEW YORK, NY - March 9, 2022) The Drama League (Artistic Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks; Executive Director, Bevin Ross) is thrilled to announce the 2022 Special Recognition Honorees of The 88th Annual Drama League Awards: Obie Award-winner and Lincoln Center Theater Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz (The Skin of Our Teeth), Emmy and Tony Award-winning comedy icon Billy Crystal (Mr. Saturday Night), Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning global superstar Hugh Jackman (The Music Man), and Tony Award-winning producer Willette Murphy Klausner (Hadestown ). Following two years of virtual awards ceremonies, the annual luncheon ceremony and its pre-event industry reception will joyously resume in-person at The Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W 54th St, NYC) on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 12:00PM. The Drama League Awards' 2022 Special Recognition Honorees are recognized for their unique and outstanding contributions to the theater industry. Hugh Jackman will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award for his outstanding work on stage and in film as part of the musical theater community; Billy Crystal will be presented with the Contribution to the Theater Award for his extraordinary work on stages across the country and commitment to mentorship in the field; Lileana Blain-Cruz will be honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing for her incredible contributions to the field of directing; and producer Willette Murphy Klausner will be honored with the Gratitude Award in recognition of her leadership, commitment, and dedication to theater and the entertainment industry. Nominations for the 2021-22 Broadway and Off-Broadway season will be announced on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions will need to have been in previews between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022, to be eligible for this season's Drama League Awards. First presented in 1922 and formalized in 1935, The Drama League Awards are a core service to the theater community of The Drama League, an arts organization that has provided vital support to the field and its artists for over a century. The organization's mission provides the nation's only full-time, lifelong creative home for stage directors and the audiences that enjoy their work across the world. For a complete list of productions and performers that have won Drama League Awards in the event's history, as well as all past honorees, click here. The Drama League is grateful for support from its generous donors and 2022 Drama League Awards Sponsors, including Broadway HD LLC, Iris Smith, Kirk Iwanowski. More information on sponsoring the event can be found at dramaleague.org/awards. More information about The Drama League's programs, alumni, and the Awards history can be found at www.dramaleague.org . ABOUT THE DRAMA LEAGUE The Drama League advances American theater by providing life-long artistic resources for directors and a platform for dialogue with audiences. Founded in 1916, as one of the longest-running arts service organizations in the country, we continuously adapt to meet artists' needs in the expanding entertainment landscape. We enable directors to make the most powerful, impactful work possible, expand their skill across multiple mediums to reach broader audiences, and build thriving, sustainable careers. Uplifting directors of all economic classes, races, abilities, genders, and identities is a cornerstone of this mission. We provide support to directors throughout their artistic lives, and our work in education offers continued learning to professionals and introduces the skills of directing to young people. Underpinning our work is the support of our members, a community of ardent theater fans and industry professionals whose commitment to advancing the art form helps develop the careers of the talented directors we champion. |
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