Len Cariou received the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement; A.J. Shively the Dorothy. Loudon Award for his role in Irish Rep’s Philadelphia, Here I Come; Journalist, Critic, Columnist, Playwright and favorite Peter Filichia received a Special Award for his Contribution to the Theatre World, also hosting the evening at the Marquis Theatre. The 12 previous winners serve as presenters.



The Theatre World Awards recognize debuts in theater and include:

Ali Louis Bourzgui The Who’s Tommy; Cole Escola Oh, Mary!; Brody Grant; The Outsiders; Michael Imperioli; Enemy of the People; Will Keen; Patriots; Nichele Louis; The Wiz; Phillip Johnson Richardson, The Wiz.



Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane; Maleah Joi Moon, Hell’s Kitchen; Tom Pecinka, Stereophonic; Sarah Pidgeon, Stereophonic; Chris Stack, Stereophonic.
Photos: Maryann Lopinto