Rajiv Joseph’s play “Guards at the Taj,” seen at the Atlantic Theater Company last year, and the Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of “The Robber Bridgeroom” led the 2016 Lucille Lortel Awards, with “Guards at the Taj” taking four awards and “Robber Bridgegroom” snagging three.
“Grounded,” the solo show starring Anne Hathaway, and “Eclipsed” director Liesl Tommy also were among those singled out for honors at the awards, which recognize Off Broadway work during the past season. Although “The Humans,” the Off Broadway title that transferred to Broadway earlier this year, led the nominations list, the production didn’t take home any Lortels.
The trophies were handed out in a May 1 ceremony hosted by Zachary Levi, currently starring on Broadway in “She Loves Me.” The complete list of 2016 Lucille Lortel Awards follows.
THE 2016 LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS WINNERS
Outstanding Play
Guards at the Taj
Produced by Atlantic Theater Company
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Outstanding Musical
FUTURITY
Produced by Soho Rep. and Ars Nova in association with Carole Shorenstein Hays
Music by Cesar Alvarez with The Lisps, Lyrics and Book by Cesar Alvarez
Outstanding Revival
The Robber Bridegroom
Produced by Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Daryl Roth
Book and Lyrics by Alfred Uhry, Music by Robert Waldman
Outstanding Solo Show
Grounded
Produced by the Public Theater
Outstanding Director
Liesl Tommy, Eclipsed
Outstanding Choreographer
Martha Clarke, Angel Reapers
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Timothee Chalamet, Prodigal Son
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Phylicia Rashad, Head of Passes
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Steven Pasquale, The Robber Bridegroom
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Annette O’Toole, Southern Comfort
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Matt McGrath, The Legend of Georgia McBride
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Alana Arenas, Head of Passes
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Jeffrey Kuhn, Southern Comfort
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Leslie Kritzer, The Robber Bridegroom
Outstanding Scenic Design
Tim Mackabee, Guards at the Taj
Outstanding Costume Design
Anita Yavich, The Legend of Georgia McBride
Outstanding Lighting Design
David Weiner, Guards at the Taj
Outstanding Sound Design
Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen, Guards at the Taj
SPECIAL AWARDS
Peter Nigrini, Projection Design, Grounded
Outstanding Alternative Theatrical Experience
Angel Reapers, Produced by Signature Theatre
HONORARY AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement Award
James Houghton
Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee
Suzan-Lori Parks
