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2023 Alley Theatre Award for Lifetime Achievement:
A Tony Award®-Winning Evening


Monday, October 9, 2023
Alley Theatre


Jeremy and Wendi Monthy, Chairs

 

On October 9, 2023, the Theatre was honored to present the 2023 Alley Theatre Award for Lifetime Achievement to four theatrical legends: costume and set designer Susan Hilferty, sound designer Scott Lehrer, playwright and director Richard Nelson, and lighting designer Jennifer Tipton. Combined, these four luminaries boast an impressive record of 109 Broadway productions, five Tony Awards® including 21 nominations, one Olivier Award, one Grammy Award, nine Drama Desk Awards with an astounding 29 nominations, one Genius Award, and numerous other accolades.

The evening included an intimate moderated conversation on the Hubbard Theatre stage with the four Tony Award®-winning honorees and Artistic Director Rob Melrose, and the presentation of the Alley Theatre Awards for Lifetime Achievement. Guests then enjoyed a celebratory dinner in the Theatre’s Long Lobby.


2023 Alley Theatre Award for Lifetime Achievement Honorees

Susan Hilferty

Susan Hilferty

COSTUME AND SET DESIGNER

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Scott Lehrer

Scott Lehrer

SOUND DESIGNER, MUSIC PRODUCER AND ENGINEER

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Richard Nelson, Little Comedies Director and Co-Translator

Richard Nelson

Playwright, Director, and Translator

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Jennifer Tipton

Jennifer Tipton

Lighting Designer

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