Chicago: 15 nominations for Showdown Awards!

Avondale College's production of Chicago has received 15 nominations for the upcoming Auckland Live Showdown Awards!

The awards are open to all Auckland secondary schools who have produced a musical or play, and recognise outstanding performance across a range of criteria.

With 15 nominations, Avondale College's production of Chicago is the most-nominated show, equal with Westlake Boys' and Girls' combined production of Crazy For You.

Auckland Live Showdown Awards 2024 - Nominations

• Best Make-Up & Costume Design: Rita Stone, Susan Elijas, Stephanie Lindsay

• Best Properties Design: Susan Elijas, Keri Watts

• Best Lighting Design: Shane Lawrence

• Best Set Design: Susan Elijas

• Best Stage Management: Jeremy Foster, Keri Watts

• Best Performer in a Minor Role in a Musical: Leila O'Loughlin (Mama Morton)

• Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical: Lora Praveen Gattu (Velma Kelly)

• Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical: Gideon Vaopunimatagi (Amos Hart)

• Best Performer in a Lead Role in a Musical: Allegra D'Souza (Billy Flynn)

• Best Performer in a Lead Role in a Musical: Eliza Gleeson (Roxie Hart)

• Best Ensemble in a Musical: The cast of Chicago

• Best Choreographer: Santana Schmidt, Rita Stone

• Best Musical Director: Julie Garner

• Best Director of a Musical: Rita Stone

• Outstanding Musical: Chicago

  
  

  

  
  

Congratulations to all cast, crew and staff on their nominations - this is an incredible endorsement of an amazing show! We wish everybody all the very best for the upcoming awards on 6 November at the Bruce Mason theatre.