4th Annual Clive Barnes Awards announced

1/8/2014 3:43pm


The winners of the 4th Annual Clive Barnes Award were announced Mon Jan 6 at The Walter Reade Theatre, Lincoln Centre.  This year's Theatre Award, presented by Susan Stroman was given to Jonny Orsini for his performance in "The Nance".  This year's Dance Award, presented by Wendy Whelan, was given to Lloyd Mayor of Martha Graham Dance Company.  The Clive Barnes Foundation was formed in 2009 by Valerie Taylor Barnes, former soloist with The Royal Ballet, to create Annual Awards giving recognition, encouragement, and financial support to two talented young professionals and thus, honoring the memory of the immense body of critical work and warm personal generosity of Clive Barnes. Throughout his professional life, Clive Barnes was caring and generous to his colleagues and friends; always ready to advise and listen.   All finalists will receive a cash prize, with the winners in each category receiving an award of $5,000 furnished by the Clive Barnes Foundation. Press Contact: Richard Kornberg (944-9444)...