Ruined, Fela! Our Town and Inishmaan Top Lucille Lortel Awards

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, the musical Fela! and revivals of Our Town and The Cripple of Inishmaan took home multiple honors at the 2009 Lucille Lortel Awards. The ceremony was held on May 3 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, hosted by Kristen Johnston. The Lortel Awards recognize excellence in off-Broadway theater. The winners are as follows:

Outstanding Play
Ruined by Lynn Nottage

Outstanding Musical
Fela!, music and lyrics by Fela Anikulapo Kuti; additional music by Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean; additional lyrics by Jim Lewis; book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones

Outstanding Revival
Our Town by Thornton Wilder

Outstanding Solo Show
Humor Abuse, created by Lorenzo Pisoni and Erica Schmidt; performed by Lorenzo Pisoni

Outstanding Lead Actor
John Douglas Thompson, Othello

Outstanding Lead Actress
Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Ruined

Outstanding Featured Actor
Aaron Monaghan, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Outstanding Featured Actress
Kerry Condon, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Outstanding Director
David Cromer, Our Town

Outstanding Choreographer
Bill T. Jones, Fela!

Outstanding Scenic Design
Roger Hanna, The Glass Cage

Outstanding Costume Design
Marina Draghici, Fela!

Outstanding Lighting Design
Christopher Ackerlind Garden of Earthly Delights

Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment