Tony Sheldon, SOUTH PACIFIC, et al. Named 'Best in Toronto'

The first winners of the Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards - decided by John Coulbourn (the Toronto Sun), Richard Ouzounian (the Toronto Star), Robert Cushman (the National Post), and Kelly Nestruck (the Globe and Mail) - were announced today. Among the winners were Tony Sheldon, now Tony-nominated for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, and SOUTH PACIFIC, which was produced by Lincoln Center Theatre. According to The Toronto Sun, the complete list of winners is as listed below:

Best Canadian play
The Clockmaker by Stephen Massicotte (Tarragon Theatre)

Production of a play
The Middle Place (Theatre Passe Muraille/Canadian Stage)

Production of a musical
South Pacific (produced by Lincoln Centre Theatre, presented by Dancap)

Director of a play or musical
Gina Wilkinson (Tarragon Theatre's Wide Awake Hearts)

Design
Studies in Motion: The Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge (produced by
The Electric Company Theatre; presented by Canadian Stage; set, light
and video design by Robert Gardiner)

Actress in a play
Yanna McIntosh (Ruined, produced by Obsidian Theatre in association
with Nightwood Theatre)

Actor in a play
David Ferry (Blasted, Buddies In Bad Times)

Supporting actress in a play
Cara Ricketts (Eternal Hydra, produced Crow's Theatre in association
with Factory Theatre)

Actress in a musical
Louise Pitre (A Year With Frog and Toad, Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for
Young People)

Actor in a musical
Tony Sheldon (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Mirvish Productions)

Supporting actress in a musical
Kate Hennig (Billy Elliot the Musical, Mirvish Productions)

Supporting actor in a musical
Oliver Dennis (The Fantasticks, Soulpepper)

Factory Theatre's artistic director Ken Gass was also honored with a special citation, with his longtime commitment and contribution to Toronto theatre. A reception for the awardees is being planned for later this month.