2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards


The 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards winners were announced on May 13, 2014, recognizing excellence in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions during the 2012–13 season. Nominations were announced on April 22, 2013, with the revival of Pippin leading the nominations with 11. Following close behind were Kinky Boots with nine, and Chaplin and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, both with eight nominations. Among plays, The Nance and Golden Boy led with six nominations, the most of any play.
The biggest winner of the year was the revival of Pippin which won seven of its 11 nominations. Kinky Boots followed, winning three awards. With two wins each were Matilda, My Name is Asher Lev, The Nance and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Awards and nominations

The award winners were announced on May 13, 2013, followed by an awards ceremony at Sardi's featuring Judy Kaye, Audra McDonald, Michael McGrath, Donna Murphy and Tonya Pinkins as presenters.
CategoryWinner and nominees
Outstanding New Broadway Play
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
John Gassner Award
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Director of Play
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Actor in a Play
Outstanding Actress in a Play
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Outstanding Solo Performance
Outstanding Scenic Design
Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Lighting Design