Awards

New York Production

Tony® Awards (1976):

Best Musical
Best Musical Book
Best Musical Score
Best Actress ~ Donna McKechnie
Best Featured Actor in a Musical ~ Sammy Williams
Best Featured Actress in a Musical ~ Carole (Kelly) Bishop
Best Director of a Musical ~ Michael Bennett
Best Lighting Design ~ Tharon Musser
Best Choreography ~ Michael Bennett & Bob Avian

Other Nominations:

Robert Lupone (Best Featured Actor in a Musical - lost to Sammy Williams)
Priscilla Lopez (Best Featured Actress in a Musical - lost to Carole (Kelly) Bishop)
Theoni V. Aldredge (Best Costume Design - lost to Florence Klotz Pacific Overtures)

Other Awards:

1975 New York Drama Critics Award - Best Musical
1975 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1976 Drama Desk Awards - Best Book, Best Score, Best Director, Best Choreographer, Best Actress (tie): Donna Mc Kechnie/ Carol (Kelly) Bishop
1977 London Evening Standard Award - Best Musical
1984 Special Tony® Award as longest running Broadway Show in history. This was a special gold Tony® Award.


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