The 2013 Helpmann Awards® categories are:
Best International Contemporary ConcertBest Australian Contemporary ConcertBest Contemporary Music FestivalBest Regional Touring ProductionBest Ballet or Dance WorkBest Visual or Physical Theatre ProductionBest Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre ProductionBest Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre ProductionBest Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre ProductionBest MusicalBest Direction of a MusicalBest Choreography in a MusicalBest Male Actor in a MusicalBest Female Actor in a MusicalBest Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a MusicalBest Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a MusicalBest PlayBest Direction of a PlayBest Male Actor in a PlayBest Female Actor in a PlayBest Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a PlayBest Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a PlayBest OperaBest Direction of an OperaBest Male Performer in an OperaBest Female Performer in an OperaBest Male Performer in a Supporting Role in an OperaBest Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an OperaBest Symphony Orchestra ConcertBest Chamber and Instrumental Ensemble ConcertBest Individual Classical Music PerformanceBest Comedy PerformerBest Cabaret PerformerBest New Australian WorkBest Special Event *Best Presentation for ChildrenBest Original ScoreBest Music DirectionBest Costume DesignBest Scenic DesignBest Lighting DesignBest Sound Design
*PLEASE NOTE – We will not accept entries for Best Special Event. This Award will be bestowed strictly at the discretion of the Industry Panel.
The JC Williamson Award, in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry, is also bestowed each year.
The Brian Stacey Award (for emerging Australian conductors) is given annually via the entry process through the Stacey Trust. www.staceytrust.com.au