1981 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards
Winners and nominees from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
1981 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards
Note: Award winners appear on a red background.
| Category | Nominee | Show |
|---|---|---|
| Best American Play | Beth Henley | Crimes of the Heart |
| Best Play | Athol Fugard | A Lesson from Aloes |
| Best Play | Peter Shaffer | Amadeus |
| Special Citation | Lena Horne | Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music |
| Special Citation | New York Shakespeare Festival | The Pirates of Penzance |
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