Theatre Philadelphia’s 2024 Barrymore Award Recipients

Thank you to all of the Philly theatre community members who joined Theatre Philadelphia in celebrating the 23-24 theatre season at this year’s Barrymore Award ceremony and celebration. The Barrymore Awards recognize professional theatre in the Greater Philadelphia region, honoring local artists and theatre companies while increasing public awareness of the richness and diversity of our city's thriving theatre community. 

This year, 67 productions were recommended by 69 Nominators and 21 Judges, and 43 productions were honored in the nominations. The 2024 Barrymore Award Ceremony took place on Monday, October 28th, 2024 at The Temple Performing Arts Center. 

Congratulations to this year’s nominees and recipients! Here is a list of the 2024 Barrymore Award Recipients. 

Outstanding Overall Production of a Play
Bonez - People’s Light

Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical 
Once On This Island - Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Ensemble in a Play 
Citrus Andronicus - Philadelphia Artists’ Collective

Outstanding Direction of a Play
Charlotte Northeast - Citrus Andronicus, Philadelphia Artists’ Collective

Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play 
Frank X - The Duat, Philadelphia Theatre Company
Morgan Charece Hall - Crumbs from the Table of Joy, Lantern Theater Company

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play 
Anthony Martinez-Briggs - Fat Ham, The Wilma Theater
Anthony Lawton - Faith Healer, Lantern Theater Company
 

Outstanding Choreography/Movement in a Play 

Eli Lynn - Citrus Andronicus, Philadelphia Artists’ Collective

Outstanding Lighting Design 

Alyssandra Docherty - Once on this Island, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Scenic Design 

David P. Gordon - Once on this Island, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Costume Design 

Tiffany Bacon - Fat Ham, The Wilma Theater

Outstanding Sound Design 

Curtis Craig - Bonez, People’s Light 

Outstanding Media Design 

Zavier Augustus Lee Taylor - Bonez, People’s Light 

Outstanding Original Music 

Emily Bate, John Jarboe, Daniel de Jesús, Pax Ressler, & Be Steadwell - Rose: You Are Who You Eat, The Bearded Ladies Cabaret

Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical 

Once on This Island - Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Direction of a Musical 

Amina Robinson - Once on this Island, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Musical Direction 

Justin Yoder - A Christmas Carol, People’s Light
 

Outstanding Leading Performance in a Musical 

John Jarboe - Rose: You Are Who You Eat, The Bearded Ladies Cabaret

Abbie Parker - Fun Home, New Light Theatre 

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Musical 

Garrick Vaughan - Siluetas, Power Street Theatre

Jessica Johnson - Once On This Island, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Choreography/Movement in a Musical 

Devon Sinclair - Once On This Island, Arden Theatre Company

Outstanding Original Production 

Rayne with Ryan Rebel - Comet, Upstream Performance Collaborative

Outstanding Outdoor Production 

Ramayana, EgoPo Classic Theatre

The Philadelphia Award for Social Insight 

Inis Nua Theatre Company - Once Upon A Bridge

The Sylvia Kauders Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor 

Walter DeShields

Keith Conallen