Manteo, NC-
On May 2, 2023 the nominees for the 76th annual Tony Awards were announced. Among the nominees were several The Lost Colony creative artists.
David Thompson was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for “New York, New York.” David, who has been previously nominated for his work on Broadway (Chicago, The Scottsboro Boys, Steel Pier) played a key role in shaping the story of The Lost Colony while maintaining Paul Green’s script in the new production.
Sam Davis, composer of The Lost Colony’s symphonic score, was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Orchestration for “New York, New York.”
In addition, “New York, New York” was nominated for Best Musical and Best Scenic Design. The Lost Colony’s 3D Projection Designer Christopher Ash’s projection work plays a prominent role in this production boasting nine Tony award nominations.
“We are so fortunate to have so many world-renowned creative artists working on this production at The Lost Colony,” said Director Whiting, “and I couldn’t be more thrilled to congratulate these members of our team for their well-deserved Tony nominations for their excellent creative work on Broadway.”
The Tony Awards ceremony, which will take place on June 11 at the United Palace, will honor Broadway musicals and plays that opened during the 2022-2023 season.
The Lost Colony opens for the 86th season on June 2nd, 2023 and runs through August 26th, 2023. For more information and tickets-www.thelostcolony.org
About The Lost Colony…the proud recipient of the Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.
The 86th Season of The Lost Colony is presented by PNC Bank. First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony is the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Adapted from the original script written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green, The Lost Colony’s 86th season will run from June 2-Aug. 26, 2023, at Manteo’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. For tickets and more information, go to www.www.thelostcolony.org or call (252) 473-6000.