The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena will be the recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank.

“We are thrilled to present the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award to Pasadena Playhouse,” said Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing and Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League. “Pasadena Playhouse has made a significant impact – on both a local and global level – by developing some of the most innovative and inspiring works and artists.”

“This is an extraordinary honor and a defining moment for our community. Anyone who has worked at or experienced theater at Pasadena Playhouse understands how unique and special a place it is. At its core, the Playhouse is made up of an exceptional community of artists, arts administrators, production professionals, volunteers, audiences and supporters who are all connected and inspired by our founding ideal of being a theater of, by, and for our community,” said Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman. 

The Pasadena Playhouse is the official State Theater of California. The Playhouse has staged thousands of original productions since its founding in 1917.

The Tony Awards airs Sunday, June 11 on CBS.