Nominated
for 25 awards, the Arvada Center won in four categories including the
coveted “Outstanding Season for a Theatre Company”. Other honors
include “Outstanding Production of a Musical” for Ragtime that
opened the 2011-12 theater season last September. Megan Van De Hey won
“Outstanding Actress in a Musical” for her brilliant portrayal of
“Mother” in Ragtime and Tally Sessions who starred as “Anatoly” in the
musical Chess received the award “Outstanding Actor in a Musical.”
“We
are excited to be recognized by the Colorado Theatre Guild for our work
this past season.” said Arvada Center’s Artistic Producer Rod A.
Lansberry, "This award recognizes everyone involved in all of our
productions and the elements that made them a critical success. From the
actors to the artistic and creative teams, box office, city and center
administration and of course our audiences who's loyal support allows
us to continue to create the quality we strive for.”
Established
in 2006, the Henry Awards honor outstanding achievements during the
past season and serves as the Colorado Theatre Guild’s annual
fundraising event. The awards are named for longtime local theatre
producer Henry Lowenstein. Nominations are determined through a judging
process conducted by more than 30 local theatre reporters, reviewers and
assigned judges. The Henry Award is considered the highest honor in
Colorado Theatre.
In
its 36-year history, the award winning Arvada Center for the Arts and
Humanities has grown to become one of the nation’s largest
multidisciplinary arts centers, devoted to all aspects of the arts and
generously supported in part by the City of Arvada and by the Scientific
& Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The Arvada Center is located
at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons.
For more information go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.
