2009 Ovation Awards

The nominees for the 2009 Ovation Awards were announced on October 19, 2009, at A Noise Within in Glendale, California.

[1] The awards were presented for excellence in stage productions in the Los Angeles area from September 1, 2008, to August 31, 2009, based upon evaluations from members of the Los Angeles theater community.

[2] The winners were announced on January 11, 2010, in a ceremony at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center in Redondo Beach, California.

[3] Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

Julie White, winner, Lead Actress in a Play
Megan Hilty, nominee, Lead Actress in a Musical
Allison Janney, nominee, Lead Actress in a Musical
Leslie Uggams, nominee, Lead Actress in a Musical
Christopher Fitzgerald, nominee, Lead Actor in a Musical
Laurie Metcalf, nominee, Lead Actress in a Play
Chris Pine, nominee, Lead Actor in a Play
Sam Anderson, nominee, Lead Actor in a Play
Beth Leavel, nominee, Featured Actress in a Musical
Dee Hoty, nominee, Featured Actress in a Musical