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New Jewish Theatre earns 24 St. Louis Theatre Honors’ nominations

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The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday and The New Jewish Theatre’s production of “Into the Woods” was among the top local productions with 11 nominations, including Outstanding Production of a Musical.  In total performances by NJT during 2023 earned a total of 24 nominations.

“I am blown away to see New Jewish Theatre’s productions and artists be honored with so many nominations from the St. Louis Theatre Circle,” said Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre, Rebekah Scallet. “St. Louis has such a wonderful wealth of theatrical talent – I am proud that NJT’s work is being recognized next to the best in the city, and appreciate the efforts of the critics to evaluate and shine a light on all the great live theatre happening here.”

All told, NJT received the second most nominations of any theatre in the city, just 2 less than the Muny who received 26.

New Jewish Theatre: Broadway Bound

  • Outstanding Supporting Perform in a Comedy, Female or Non-Binary Role: Christina Rios
  • Outstanding Supporting Perform in a Comedy, Male or Non-Binary Role: Chuck Brinkley
  • Outstanding Performer in a Comedy, Male, or Non-Binary Role: Jacob Flekier
  • Outstanding Director in a Comedy: Alan Knoll
  • Outstanding Ensemble in Comedy
  • Outstanding Production of a Comedy

The Immigrant

  • Outstanding Costume Design in a Play: Michele Friedman Siler
  • Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Drama, Female or Non-Binary Role: Mindy Shaw
  • Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Drama, Male or Non-Binary Role: David Wassilak
  • Outstanding Performer in a Drama, Male or Non-Binary Role: Dustin Lane Petrillo
  • Outstanding Director in a Drama: Rebekah Scallet
  • Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama
  • Outstanding Production of a Drama

Into The Woods

  • Outstanding Sound Design: Amanda Werre
  • Outstanding Musical Performer: Larry D. Pry
  • Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical, Female or Non-Binary Role: Kristen Joy Lintvedt
  • Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical, Male or Non-Binary Role: Phil Leveling
  • Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical: Jayson M. Lawshee
  • Outstanding Set Design in a Musical: C. Otis Sweeney
  • Outstanding Performer in a Musical, Female or Non-Binary Role: Molly Wennstrom
  • Outstanding Performer in a Musical, Male or Non-Binary Role: Kevin O’Brien
  • Outstanding Director in a Musical: Robert Quinlan
  • Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical
  • Outstanding Production of a Musical

The St. Louis Theater Circle consists of 11 critics. The winners will be announced at a gala at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University. Tickets and more information can be found at repstl.org or by calling 314-968-4925.

 

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