The nominees for the 2011 Ovation Awards were announced on September 19, 2011, at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California. [1] [2] The awards were presented for excellence in stage productions in the Los Angeles area from September, 2010 to August, 2011 based upon evaluations from 250 members of the Los Angeles theater community.
The winners were announced on November 14, 2011 in a ceremony at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony was hosted by actress Carolyn Hennesy. [3] [4]
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theater) | Best Production of a Musical (Large Theater) |
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Best Production of a Play (Intimate Theater) | Best Production of a Play (Large Theater) |
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Lead Actor in a Musical | Lead Actress in a Musical |
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Lead Actor in a Play | Lead Actress in a Play |
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Featured Actor in a Musical | Featured Actress in a Musical |
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Featured Actor in a Play | Featured Actress in a Play |
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Acting Ensemble of a Musical | Acting Ensemble for a Play |
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Director of a Musical | Director of a Play |
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Music Direction | Choreography |
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Book for an Original Musical | Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical |
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Playwrighting For An Original Play | Best Season |
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Lighting Design (Intimate Theater) | Lighting Design (Large Theater) |
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Scenic Design (Intimate Theater) | Scenic Design (Large Theater) |
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Sound Design (Intimate Theater) | Sound Design (Large Theater) |
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Costume Design (Intimate Theater) | Costume Design (Large Theater) |
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Ovation Honors, which recognize outstanding achievement in areas that are not among the standard list of nomination categories, were presented when the nominations were announced.
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