2026 NOMINEE INFORMATION

The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street, Jim Houghton Way

Each individual nominee receives two complimentary tickets. Each nominated production receives two complimentary tickets total for the producing team.

This breakfast is for nominees, special award honorees, and other invited guests to celebrate together in a relaxed atmosphere. There is not a formal program or speeches. Breakfast is served buffet-style with no reserved seating, and guests can come and go as they please anytime during the event. Nominees will receive a nomination certificate, and they can take their own photos at our step-and-repeat. There is no press at this event, and Lortel Awards staff will be taking photos for social media for those who wish to be photographed. Dress is business casual.

Ceremony: NYU Skirball
(566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square)

Reception: Houston Hall
(222 W Houston Street)

Each individual nominee receives two complimentary tickets (one ticket for the nominee and one ticket for a guest). This includes all artist nominees, including authors. Each nominated production receives two complimentary tickets total for the producing team.

All nominee tickets are non-transferable, and if a nominee is not able to attend, the host or presenter will accept the award on their behalf. Unfortunately, nominees are not able to send someone to accept an award on their behalf.

Additional VIP tickets are $75 each. All honoree and VIP tickets, including complimentary tickets and additional paid tickets, include orchestra or balcony seating and admission to the reception.

Tickets will be emailed by Friday, May 1. Please download or screenshot your ticket barcodes in advance to expedite the entry process. The Red Carpet will begin at 5:30pm and will be held outside NYU Skirball on LaGuardia Place (weather permitting), and will close promptly at 6:45pm.

Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a reception at Houston Hall, 222 W Houston St.

• A 100-word biography for inclusion in press materials.
• A current color high-resolution headshot, portrait orientation, at 300 dpi, at 8”x10” or larger.
• Any notes on the pronunciation of your name that you would like to share. If you would prefer to share an audio or video file, please email this to awards@lortel.org or include it with your event RSVP.