After winning several Broadway World Awards in 2012, including Best Theatre Company, The Media Theatre received a total of 32 nominations for "Best of Philadelphia Theatre 2013", announced November 29.
Delaware County's only professional music theatre had one of its most critically acclaimed eras during the past few months (the eligibility period is from October 2012 through September 2013).
The Media Theatre's 2013 nominations include 13 for "Mame", its co-production with Bucks County Playhouse. Its recent "Spamalot" received a total of 9 nominations, while "Dr. Dolittle" is on the docket with 3 and "Forever Plaid" has a chance at taking 2 honors.
Three of The Media Theatre's Special Events were nominated in that category: "In The Men's Room with Ann Crumb", "Justin Guarini In Concert: Annual Gala", and the phenomenally successful "Pinkalicious, The Musical". Another special event, "Death on The 16th Fairway", received a nod for Best Costumes.
Tony nominated actress Ann Crumb has two nominations under her belt: Supporting Actress in A Musical for "Spamalot" and Special Event for "In The Men's Room" in which she performed songs made famous by legendary actors and spoke of her experiences working with famous directors and actors.
The voting is open to the theatre community locally, nationally, and internationally as well as to the general public. To vote, visit broadwayworld.com/philadelphia
Nominations have been announced worldwide by the esteemed online theatrical media outlet, which gives an up-to-date daily journal of the latest theatrical productions, happenings, and events from Broadway to London's West End.
The nominations for The Media Theatre are listed below.
Best Actor in A Musical: Scott Langdon, "Spamalot"; Sean Thompson, "Dr Dolittle"
Best Actress in A Musical: Andrea McArdle, "Mame"; Lauren Cupples, "Dr Dolittle"
Supporting Actor in A Musical: Kelly Briggs, "Mame"; Andy Joos, "Mame"; J. D. Triolo, "Mame"; Tim Haney, "Spamalot"; Will Harrell, "Spamalot"; David Jack, "Spamalot"; Jay Poff, "Spamalot"; Harrison Post, "Spamalot".
Supporting Actress in A Musical: Jennifer Bissell, "Mame"; Ann Crumb, "Spamalot"; Lea DeLaria, "Mame".
Best Director of A Musical: Jesse Cline, "Mame"
Best Musical: "Mame"
Best Costume Design: Nikki Moody, "Mame"; K. Whitney Rogers, "Death On The 16th Fairway".
Best Choreography: Dann Dunn has four separate nominations. They are for his work on "Dr. Dolittle", "Forever Plaid", and "Mame" as well as being The Media Theatre's Choreographer in a separate nomination.
Best Ensemble of A Musical: "Forever Plaid" and "Mame".
Best Set Design: "Spamalot"
Best Sound Design: Carl Park, "Mame"
Best Lighting: Troy Martin O' Shia, "Spamalot"
Best Music Direction: Tom Fosnocht, "Mame"
Best Special Event: "In The Men's Room with Ann Crumb"; "Justin Guarini In Concert"; and "Pinkalicious, The Musical"
Voting is open now through the end of December.
Visit broadwayworld.com/philadelphia to show your support of what The New York Daily News says is 'the cultural anchor of Delaware County'.
The Media Theatre's current production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" starring Emmy nominee Kyle Lowder runs through January 5. Lowder received recognition on daytime television's "The Bold and The Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives" and is now focusing on a stage career. Call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org for tickets.
*Note: Lauren Cupples was also nominated in the Supporting Actress category for "Dr Dolittle". Lea DeLaria was also nominated in the Actress category for "Mame". If those are tabulated, Media Theatre has 34 noms. However, the proper categories for Cupples and DeLaria are listed above.*
