Outer Critics Circle Announces 2017 Nominees

The Outer Critics Circle, an association of writers for more than 90 newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, internet, and theatre publications, has announced the nominations for the 2016-2017 Off-Broadway and Broadway season. Out of 27 categories, Anastasia leads the way with 13 nominations, followed closely by the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! at 10. The Band's Visit leads the way for Off-Broadway productions with seven nominations.

The winners of the 67th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards will be announced May 8, with the annual Gala Awards Dinner and presentation on May 25 at 3pm at Sardi's Restaurant.

Below are the 2017 nominees in the design categories. View the full list of nominations here.

 

Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Alexander Dodge, Anastasia

Nigel Hook, The Play That Goes Wrong

Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

Scott Pask, The Little Foxes

Douglas W. Schmidt, The Front Page

 

Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Christopher Akerlind, Indecent

Donald Holder, Anastasia

Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!

Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

Kenneth Posner, War Paint

 

Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical)

Duncan McLean, Privacy

Jared Mezzocchi, Vietgone

Benjamin Pearcy for 59 Productions, Oslo

Aaron Rhyne, Anastasia

Tal Yarden, Indecent

 

Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)

Gareth Fry & Pete Malkin, The Encounter

Gareth Owen, Come From Away

Nicholas Pope, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

Matt Stine, Sweeney Todd

Nevin Steinberg, Bandstand

 

Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)

Linda Cho, Anastasia

Susan Hilferty, Present Laughter

Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!

Ann Roth, Shuffle Along

Catherine Zuber, War Paint