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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
2014
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
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