Theater News

Outer Critics Circle Names 2003-2004 Award Winners

New York City

May 2, 2004

The Outer Critics Circle, an organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications, and other media beyond Broadway, has announced its award winners for the 2003-04 season. Based on a recommendation by the organization’s executive committee, a special achievement award will be given to the cast of Avenue Q” for outstanding ensemble performance and puppet artistry in addition to the awards in 22 other categories.

This season marks the 54th anniversary of the Outer Critics Circle, whose membership includes more than 75 critics and writers from more than 10 states. This year’s awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 27 at Sardi’s, beginning at 4pm. Here is a complete list of the winners:

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OUTSTANDING BROADWAY PLAY:
I Am My Own Wife

OUTSTANDING BROADWAY MUSICAL:
Wicked

OUTSTANDING OFF-BROADWAY PLAY:
Intimate Apparel

OUTSTANDING OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL (tie):
Johnny Guitar
The Thing About Men

OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF A PLAY:
Henry IV

OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL:
Wonderful Town

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A PLAY:
Jack O’Brien, Henry IV

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL:

Joe Mantello, Wicked

OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY:

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town

OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN:

Eugene Lee, Wicked

OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN:
Susan Hilferty, Wicked