The Twin Cities gets Tony Awards®?

We're blessed to have hundreds of theatre options in Minnesota. From talented high school renditions of the "war horses" to countless versions of thought-provoking "experimental" theatre; plus everything in between.

It's no surprise that the Twin Cities would end up with an awards ceremony celebrating the vast cultural asset that is the Theatre Community. Introducing..The American Express Ivey Awards!

What are the Ivey Awards? Well, besides a nostalgic nod to the favorite gathering place of the Twin Cities' theater crowd a century ago at Sixth Street and Nicollet Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, the Ivey Awards celebration event is an event staged in the fall honoring Twin Cities professional theatrical productions from throughout the previous year (September to September). The annual celebration includes entertainment provided by the Twin Cities theater community, locally and nationally noted hosts, and special recognition of theater organizations and individuals. The first event will take place in the Fall of 2005.

The Ivey Awards differ from the Tony Awards (but are similar to the Jeff Awards in Chicago) in that there are no nominees, pre-determined award categories or set number of awards. Recognition is awarded and formulated by those in the Twin Cities who love theater in addition to 75 volunteer evaluators.

One important award of the recognition ceremony is determined by members of the theater-going public. (You.) Visit the Ivey Awards website and vote for any show you see during the course of the year that is eligible for recognition. Details on how to vote and which shows are eligible are available on the website.

Click here for more information about the Ivey Awards.