The nominees for the 2012 Ovation Awards were announced on September 11, 2012, at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center in Hollywood, California. [1] [2] The awards were presented for excellence in stage productions in the Los Angeles area from September 1, 2011 to August 28, 2012 based upon evaluations from 250 members of the Los Angeles theater community. [3]
The winners were announced on November 12, 2012 in a ceremony at the Los Angeles Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony was co-hosted by actress Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza, co-founder of the performance troupe Culture Clash. [4]
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theater) | Best Production of a Musical (Large Theater) |
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Best Production of a Play (Intimate Theater) | Best Production of a Play (Large Theater) |
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Best Presented Production | Best Season |
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Lead Actor in a Musical | Lead Actress in a Musical |
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Lead Actor in a Play | Lead Actress in a Play |
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Featured Actor in a Musical | Featured Actress in a Musical |
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Featured Actor in a Play | Featured Actress in a Play |
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Acting Ensemble of a Musical | Acting Ensemble for a Play |
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Director of a Musical | Director of a Play |
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Music Direction | Choreography |
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Book for an Original Musical | Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical |
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Playwrighting For An Original Play | |
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Lighting Design (Intimate Theater) | Lighting Design (Large Theater) |
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Scenic Design (Intimate Theater) | Scenic Design (Large Theater) |
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Sound Design (Intimate Theater) | Sound Design (Large Theater) |
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Costume Design (Intimate Theater) | Costume Design (Large Theater) |
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Ovation Honors, which recognize outstanding achievement in areas that are not among the standard list of nomination categories, were presented when the nominations were announced.
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