Jeremy Pope, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Bonnie Milligan, More Earn 2019 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards have revealed the 12 performers new to the New York stage who will be celebrated at the 75th annual ceremony, set for June 3.

The awards recognize those who have made Broadway or Off-Broadway debuts or delivered breakout performances over the course of the season.

The 2019 Theatre World Award Honorees are:
Jeremy Pope (Choir Boy)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag)
Bonnie Milligan (Head Over Heels)
Gbenga Akinnagbe (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Tom Glynn-Carney (The Ferryman)
Sophia Anne Caruso (Beetlejuice)
Paddy Considine (The Ferryman)
James Davis (Oklahoma!)
Micaela Diamond (The Cher Show)
Simone Missick (Paradise Blue)
Colton Ryan (Girl From the North Country)
Stephanie Styles (Kiss Me, Kate).

Earlier this week, Pope and Considine received Tony Award nominations for their Broadway debuts. The former was double-nominated, also recognized for his work in Ain't Too Proud.

Additionally, Nathan Lane, currently on Broadway in Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, will receive the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. This year's Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater recipient will be announced at a later date.

Journalist Peter Filichia will return to host the annual event at a Broadway venue to be announced. Stephen Nachamie will direct.

Celebrating 3-Time Tony Award Winner Nathan Lane

HR - Nathan Lane in The Nance — Celebrating 3-Time Tony Award Winner Nathan Lane

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Some_Americans_Abroad_Production_Photo_Nathan_Lane_HR — (Standing) Cara Buono, Frances Conroy, Kate Burton, and Nathan Lane (Sitting) Colin Stinton, Ann Talman, Henderson Forsythe, Jane Hoffman, and John Bedford-Lloyd in *Some Americans Abroad*

Nathan Lane and Peter Gallagher in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> HR — Nathan Lane and Peter Gallagher in *Guys and Dolls*

Walter Bobbie, Nathan Lane and J.K. Simmons in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> — Walter Bobbie, Nathan Lane and J.K. Simmons in *Guys and Dolls*

Faith Prince and Nathan Lane in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> — Faith Prince and Nathan Lane in *Guys and Dolls*

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Nathan Lane in <i> Laughter on the 23rd Floor</i> — Nathan Lane in *Laughter on the 23rd Floor*

Mark Linn-Baker, John Slattery and Nathan Lane in <i> Laughter on the 23rd Floor</i> — Mark Linn-Baker, John Slattery and Nathan Lane in *Laughter on the 23rd Floor*

Nathan Lane in <i>Love! Valour! Compassion!</i> — Nathan Lane in *Love! Valour! Compassion!*

A_Funny_Thing_Happened_on_the_Way_to_the_Forum_Ernie_Sabella_ Jim_Stanek_Nathan_Lane_cast_HR — Ernie Sabella, Jim Stanek, Nathan Lane, and cast in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*

Nathan Lane and Mark Linn-Baker in <i>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum</i> — Nathan Lane and Mark Linn-Baker in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*

Leigh Zimmerman and Nathan Lane in <i>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum</i> — Leigh Zimmerman and Nathan Lane in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*

Nathan Lane in <i>The Man Who Came to Dinner</i> — Nathan Lane in *The Man Who Came to Dinner*

Nathan Lane in <i>The Producers</i> — Nathan Lane in *The Producers*

The Producers HR — Gary Beach, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Roger Bart in *The Producers*

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Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in <i>The Producers</i>. HR — Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in *The Producers*.

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Nathan Lane and Burke Moses in <i>The Frogs</i> — Nathan Lane and Burke Moses in *The Frogs*

Nathan Lane in <i>The Frogs</i> — Nathan Lane in *The Frogs*

Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Jessica Stone and Olivia d'Abo in <i>The Odd Couple</i> — Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Jessica Stone and Olivia d'Abo in *The Odd Couple*

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in <i>The Odd Couple</i> — Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in *The Odd Couple*

Nathan Lane in <i>Butley</i> — Nathan Lane in *Butley*

Butley_Prodcution_Photo_Pamela_Gray_Nathan_Lane_HR — Pamela Gray and Nathan Lane in *Butley*

November_Production_Photo_Nathan_Lane_Dylan_Baker_HR — Nathan Lane and Dylan Baker in *November*

November_Production_Photos_Nathan_Lane_Ethan_Phillips_HR — Nathan Lane and Ethan Phillips in *November*

Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin in <i>Waiting for Godot</i> — Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin in *Waiting for Godot*

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