Theater News

Colin Firth, Michael Grandage, et al. Receive Queen’s Birthday Honors

Michael Grandage
(© Tristan Fuge)
Michael Grandage
(© Tristan Fuge)

Queen Elizabeth II announced the recipients of her annual Birthday Honors on June 11.

Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage and Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth will both be appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), as will rock singer Bryan Ferry.

Jazz singer Claire Martin and artist and directer Sam Taylor-Wood will be appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).