Doubt Tops 2005 Lucille Lortel Awards
The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers announced the winners of the 20th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards on May 2 at Dodger Stages. Doubt topped the list of recipients with five awards. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which, like Doubt, has transferred to Broadway, Counsellor-At-Law, Intimate Apparel and Nine Parts of Desire each received two Lortels. Two special awards were also be presented at the Lortel Award ceremony: Frances Sternhagen received the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence and The Irish Repertory Theatre was honored for its Outstanding Body of Work.
A complete list of 2005 Lucille Lortel Award winners follows:
Outstanding Play
Doubt by John Patrick Shanley
Outstanding Musical
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Outstanding Solo Show
Nine Parts of Desire
Outstanding Revival
Counsellor-At-Law
Outstanding Choreographer
Christopher Gattelli, Altar Boyz
Outstanding Lead Actor
John Rubinstein, Counsellor-At-Law
Outstanding Lead Actress
Cherry Jones, Doubt
Outstanding Featured Actor
Dan Fogler, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Outstanding Featured Actress
tie
Jenn Harris, Modern Orthodox
Adriane Lenox, Doubt
Parker Posey, Hurlyburly
Outstanding Scenic Design
Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel
Outstanding Costume Design
Catherine Zuber, Intimate Apparel
Outstanding Lighting Design
David Weiner, Rodney's Wife
Outstanding Sound Design
Obadiah Eaves, Nine Parts of Desire
