Chicago's own Steppenwolf Theatre found itself in the spotlight as its Broadway production of Tracy Lett's "August: Osage County" took top honors during the 62nd Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. "August" winners included:
Tracy Letts - Best Play
Anna D. Shapiro - Best Director of a Play
Deanna Dunagan - Best Leading Actress of a Play
Rondi Reed - Best Featured Actress of a Play
Todd Rosenthal - Best Scenic Design
The Chicago theatre community was again recognized as Artistic Director, Barbara Gaines and Executive Director, Criss Henderson accepted the 2008 Regional Theatre Tony Award for the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. According to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's web site, the coveted award, " honors a nonprofit professional regional theatre company in the United States that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally."
In her acceptance speech Gaines gave recognition to the city of Chicago, " This moment runs a close second to the day twenty years ago when we produced Henry V on the roof of an English pub overlooking Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Without that risky moment, this celebratory moment would not have come to pass, and we only could have taken that risk in Chicago, a world class city, a place where the arts are cherished and where theater is celebrated with generosity and passion.”
For a detailed recap of the 2008 Tony Awards, read Chicago Tribune Theatre Critic Chris Jones' article.
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