• THE ADDING MACHINE: A CHAMBER MUSICAL, Best New Musical
  
• David Cromer, Best Director of a Musical, THE ADDING MACHINE


• Joel Hatch, Best Actor in a Musical, THE ADDING MACHINE


• Amy Warren, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, THE ADDING MACHINE


• Keith Parham, Best Lighting Design, THE ADDING MACHINE


• Toy DeIorio, Best Sound Design, FROZEN

I'd like to take a quick moment also to remember some of the extraordinary work that did not get recognized by the Jeff Awards committee, including Jeff Still's remarkable Menelaus in HELEN; Linda Kimbrough's MISS WITHERSPOON; the incredible production and total design team behind all of THE ADDING MACHINE, lassoed by Production Manager Jim Davis and Resident Stage Manager Richard Lundy; Jeremy Ramey's extraordinary Musical Direction of that show; and the courageous and knee-wobbling performances created by Laura T. Fisher, Jenny McKnight, and Joseph Wycoff in FROZEN. It was an exceptional year throughout Chicagoland theater as the award nominees suggest, and an exceptional year for us at Next.

I'd like to also take a quick moment to recognize the Artistic Associates at Next whose work was nominated elsewhere. Goes to show what a tremendously talented group of artists, staff, artisans and technicians we have working for us:

• Allen Gilmore in the Ensembles of ARGONAUTIKA and JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE (and Featured Actor, JOE TURNER)


• David Cromer for Direction of a Play, COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA


• Michael Montenegro for Puppet Design, PUPPETMASTER OF LODZ
  

Thanks to all of you who have made this celebration possible. What a year it's been, and what a wonderful season lies ahead!

Labels: Adding Machine, Awards, Chicago theatre, Frozen