The Clive Barnes Foundation has announced the 2024 Honored Artists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre. Recipients will be honored at the 15th Annual Clive Barnes Award ceremony June 9 at the National Arts Club.
Ava Lalezarzadeh (English), Tom Francis (Sunset Boulevard), and Helen J Shen (Maybe Happy Ending) are the Honored Artists in Theatre, while David Gabriel (New York City Ballet), Isaiah K. Harvey (EVIDENCE), and Kanon Sugino (Doug Varone and Dancers) have been named Honored Artists in Dance.
Honored Artists were nominated by an 11-member committee comprised of arts journalists and accomplished professionals in each field. Eligible nominees performed in New York City productions between January-December 2024.
The upcoming celebration will include performances and appearances by current and past honorees. A cocktail reception will follow the ceremony.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Honored Artists of the Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre represent some of the brightest young talent in their disciplines,鈥� said Lloyd Mayor, director of the Clive Barnes Foundation and 2014 winner of the Clive Barnes Award for Dance, in a statement. 鈥淣ow in our 15th year, my colleagues and I are thrilled to carry on the work of Valerie and Clive and their admirable dedication to supporting young artists."
The Clive Barnes Foundation was created in 2009 in
honor of the late dance and theatre critic Clive Barnes, who wrote for
The New York Times and New York Post. The Foundation supports young artists
through recognition, encouragement, and financial
support.
Tickets for the upcoming ceremony are available
