NYTF Awards & Nominations

Welcome to National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s Awards and Nominations page, a testament to our dedication to excellence in preserving and celebrating Yiddish culture through the performing arts. Over our remarkable journey spanning more than a century, we’ve received prestigious recognitions and nominations that reflect our commitment to sharing the Yiddish experience with a global audience. Explore the honors we’ve earned, from Drama Desk Awards to Outer Critics Circle distinctions, as we continue to make an indelible mark in the world of theater.

2019

Drama Desk Award WINNER, Best Revival of a Musical, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Outer Critics Circle WINNER, Best Revival of a Musical, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Lucille Lortel Award WINNER, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award WINNER, Special Citation, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Off Broadway Alliance Award WINNER, Best Musical Revival, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Lucille Lortel Award Nomination, Outstanding Revival, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Lucille Lortel Award Nomination, Outstanding Director, Joel Grey, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Lucille Lortel Award Nomination, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Jackie Hoffman, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Drama Desk Award Nomination, Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Drama Desk Award Nomination, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Joel Grey, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Drama Desk Award Nomination, Outstanding Orchestrations, Larry Blank, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination, Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Joel Grey, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Drama League Award Nomination, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Drama League Award Nomination, Distinguished Performance, Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Chita Rivera Award Nomination, Outstanding Ensemble, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

2017

Off Broadway Alliance Award Nomination for Best Musical Revival for The Golden Bride (Di Goldene Kale)

 

Chita Rivera Award Nomination for Outstanding Choreography in an Off-Broadway Show for The Golden Bride (Di Goldene Kale)

2016

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Revival of a Musical for The Golden Bride (Di Goldene Kale)

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Musical for The Golden Bride (Di Goldene Kale) / Bryna Wasserman and Motl Didner

CSA Nomination for best cast musical ensemble for The Golden Bride (Di Goldene Kale)

NY Festivals Award nomination for The Golden Bride (Di Goldene Kale)

2015

Citation of Achievement from the Office of the Mayor for KulturfestNYC  Proclamation of Excellence from the Office of the Manhattan Borough President for NYTF’s work with the NYC community

2014

Commendation from the City of New York Office of the Comptroller honoring NYTF’s work with the community in preserving and celebrating Jewish Heritage and Culture.

2013

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Revival of a Musical for The Golden Land

Moscow Theatre Arts Festival Best Ensemble Cast Award WINNER, Covers

Translation Fellowship at Yiddish Book Center, Motl Didner for A Miracle in the War saw Ghetto and The Wedding in Foehrenwald

2011

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Musical Revue for Fyvush Finkel Live!

Aggie Award, bestowed by The Villager, for Fyvush Finkel Live!

2010

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance for Theodore Bikel in Sholem Aleichem: Laughter through Tears

2007

Special Achievement Drama Desk Award for preserving for 92 consecutive seasons the cultural legacy of Yiddish-speaking theatre in America

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Revival of a Musical for Di Yam Gazlonim

2005

Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Revival of a Musical for On Second Avenue

Drama Desk Nomination for Best Actor of a Musical for Mike Burstyn in On Second Avenue

1999

Obie Award for Mina Bern for Sustained Excellence, a response to her work in NYTF’s production of Sweet Dreams