On Inauguration Day, when I was more or less in a pit of Trumpian Despair, I was happy to discover that The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which I music-directed, was nominated for nine Gypsy Rose Lee Awards by the Seattle Theater Writers, the Emerald City's only professional Critics' Circle. Yesterday, the winners were announced, and I am thrilled to report that we took home seven awards (in bold print), myself included!
I also have to add that the lovely Jessica Skerritt, recognized for her performance of Hedy LaRue, ending up losing to HERSELF, as she was nominated twice in her category, winning instead for her turn as Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain at Village Theatre. Congratulations, everybody!
- Excellence in Production of a Musical (Large Theater)
- Excellence in Direction of a Musical (Large Theatre) – Bill Berry
- Excellence in Performance of a Musical as a Lead Actor (Male) – Eric Ankrim
- Excellence in Performance of a Musical as a Supporting Actor (Male) – Adam Standley
- Excellence in Performance of a Musical as a Supporting Actor (Female) – Jessica Skerritt
- Excellence in Set Design (Large Theater) – Tom Sturge and David Sumner
- Excellence in Costume Design (Large Theater) – Rose Pederson
- Excellence in Music Direction – Dan Pardo
- Excellence in Choreography or Movement – Bob Richard
I also have to add that the lovely Jessica Skerritt, recognized for her performance of Hedy LaRue, ending up losing to HERSELF, as she was nominated twice in her category, winning instead for her turn as Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain at Village Theatre. Congratulations, everybody!
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