The awards recognize the top productions, artists, and technicians in Los Angeles theater. During the ceremony, special honors will also be bestowed upon Ed Waterstreet, co-founding artistic director of Deaf West Theatre, and Gordon Davidson, retiring artistic director of the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Among the scheduled presenters are Tony Abatemarco, Luis Alfaro, Marge Champion, Carole Cook, Richard Thomas, and Tom Troupe.

Tickets for the awards ceremony range from $35 to $150 and may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 213-480-3232.