Simon Saltzman News

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for all media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2006-07 season in 23 categories. Special Achievement Awards will be given to Angela Lansbury and Marian Seldes in recognition of their outstanding and distinguished careers in the theater.

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 23, 2007) its nominees for the 2006-07 season in 23 categories.

Nominations for the 56th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards will be announced on April 23rd at the Algonquin Hotel

New Jersey theatre critic Simon Saltzman has been named the Outer Critics Circle's new president. The OCC is an organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications, and other media beyond Broadway.

'The Pajama Game' Heads the List with 8 Nominations followed by 'Grey Gardens' with 7 Nominations and 'The Drowsy Chaperone' and 'Jersey Boys' with 6 Nominations

Marjorie Gunner, the former president of the Outer Critics Circle, has taken on the title of President Emerita; she was honored with a Sardi's caricature

Theatre critic Simon Saltzman has been appointed the new president of the Outer Critics Circle