Voting Under Way for BroadwayWorld.com Nashville Theatre Awards

Voting is now under way for the second BroadwayWorld.com Nashville Theatre Awards and, for the first time, theater companies outside Nashville will be recognized with the BroadwayWorld.com Tennessee Theatre Awards.

The individuals and productions that have made 2011 such a memorable year in Nashville theater will be recognized Sunday night, January 3, with the presentation of the BroadwayWorld.com Nashville Theatre Awards and the unveiling of First Night's Top 10 of 2011. The Larry Keeton Theatre, located at 108 Donelson Pike in Nashville, will provide the setting for the event, which is hosted by Jeffrey Ellis, the executive producer of the First Night Nashville Theatre Honors,who covers Nashville theater for the world's largest theater website.

First Night Red Carpet hosts Jennifer Richmond and Trey Palmer will be on hand to greet guests as they arrive for the cocktail party (slated for 7 to 10 p.m.), along with fashion commentator Cary Street. Cabaret performances will be featured throughout the evening's festivities.

People and shows included in First Night's Top 10 of 2011 are selected by Ellis and includes top ten lists for the best actors, actresses, ensembles, directors, plays and musicals that were produced in the Nashville area during 2010. In addition, some other "Nashville-centric" lists will be unveiled during the party.

In addition, balloting continues through Saturday, January 7, for the winners of theBroadwayWorld.com Nashville Theatre Awards, with awards to be announced in 25 competitive categories.

Tickets for the January 8 event, which are available at the door, are $10 (payable by cash or check only) and will include an appetizer buffet and cash bar. For further details, call (615) 530-6178.