PASADENA — The Pasadena Playhouse was named Tuesday as the recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, honoring its history of presenting “innovative and inspiring” productions over the past century.
“This is an extraordinary honor and a defining moment for our community,” Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman said in a statement. “Anyone who has worked at or experienced theater at Pasadena Playhouse understands how unique and special a place it is.
“At its core, the Playhouse is made up of an exceptional community of artists, arts administrators, production professionals, volunteers, audiences, and supporters who are all connected and inspired by our founding ideal of being a theater of, by, and for our community,” Feldman said. “This most prestigious award honors every person who has played a role in making and continuing to make Pasadena Playhouse one of the great cultural institutions in America.”
The playhouse was nominated for the award by the American Theatre Critics Association. The honor comes with a $25,000 grant.
“We are thrilled to present the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award to Pasadena Playhouse,” Heather Hitchens, president/CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League, said in a joint statement. “Pasadena Playhouse has made a significant impact — on both a local and global level, by developing some of the most innovative and inspiring works and artists.”
The award will be presented during the 76th Tony Awards ceremony, scheduled for June 11 in New York.
The Pasadena Playhouse was founded in 1917 by Gilmor Brown, and thanks to donations from the community, the theater building itself was opened in 1925 on El Molino Avenue. It was quickly recognized as one of the largest theater complexes in the world, including five stages and the School for Theater Arts, later the College of Theatre Arts.
The complex is now listed on the National…
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