Awards and Recognition
2011
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee—10 Productions that Made a Difference in 2011 from Pioneer Press
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee—Top 10 Productions of 2011 from Star Tribune
Peter Rothstein-Artist of the Year Honorable Mention from Star Tribune
Theater Latté Da—Best Theater of the Year from City Pages
Peter Rothstein—Best Director of the Year from City Pages
Violet—Best Musical of the Year from City Pages
2010
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914—Gabriel Award for Broadcast Excellence
Peter Rothstein—Theater Artist of the Year from Lavender
Denise Prosek—Best Music Director from Lavender
Michael Matthew Ferrell—Best Choreographer from Lavender
Evita—Top 10 Productions of 2010 from Lavender
Evita—Best Actress in a Musical for Zoe Pappas from Lavender
Violet—Top 10 Productions of 2010 from City Pages
Violet—Britta Ollmann, One of the Best Performances of the Year from City Pages
2009
The Full Monty—Top Musical of 2009 from Star Tribune
The Full Monty—Best Actor in a Musical for Joshua James Campbell from Lavender
Passage of Dreams—Top 10 Productions of 2009 from City Pages
Theater Latté Da—IVEY Award for Old Wicked Songs
2008
A Christmas Carole Petersen—Best Holiday Show from Minnesota Monthly
Old Wicked Songs—Outstanding Play and Outstanding Actor in a Play from Star Tribune
Parade—Outstanding Musical from Star Tribune
Parade—Outstanding Musical Director from Star Tribune
Parade—Outstanding Featured Performer for Shawn Hamilton from Star Tribune
La Bohème—Best Opera from City Pages
2007
Peter Rothstein—Artist of the Year Nominee from Star Tribune
Peter Rothstein—One of seven recipients of the NEA/TCG Career Development
Program for Directors grant
Peter Rothstein—Theater Artist of the Year from Lavender
Susannah—Top Ten Productions from Lavender
La Bohème—Outstanding Classical Music Highlight from Star Tribune
2006
Theater Latté Da—Ameriprise Financial IVEY Award for KNOCK!
Peter Rothstein—Best Director from City Pages
Gypsy—Outstanding Musical from Star Tribune
Gypsy—Outstanding Director from Star Tribune
Gypsy—Outstanding Musical Director from Star Tribune
Gypsy—Outstanding Actress for Jody Briskey from Star Tribune
Gypsy—Top 10 Productions from Pioneer Press
Floyd Collins—Great Performance for Dieter Bierbrauer from City Pages
Floyd Collins—Great Scenic Design from City Pages
KNOCK!—Outstanding Experimental Theater Work from Star Tribune
2005
Theater Latté Da—Ameriprise Financial IVEY Award for La Bohème
Theater Latté Da—Best Theater Company from Lavender
Peter Rothstein—Best Director from Lavender
La Bohème—Top 10 Productions from Pioneer Press
La Bohème—Outstanding Musical, Smaller Theater from Star Tribune
King Of Hearts—Best Set Design, Smaller Theater from Star Tribune
King Of Hearts—Best Costume Design, Smaller Theater from Star Tribune
King Of Hearts—Best Lighting Design, Smaller Theater, Nominee from Star Tribune
KNOCK!—Best Comedy from City Pages
2004
Peter Rothstein—McKnight Foundation/Playwright’s Center Theater Artist Fellow
Peter Rothstein—Minnesota State Arts Board Initiative Grant Recipient
KNOCK!—Best New Work, Nominee from Star Tribune
KNOCK!—Best of the Fringe
A Christmas Carole Petersen—Best Lighting Design from Star Tribune
A Man Of No Importance—Outstanding Theatrical Production from Lavender
A Man Of No Importance—Outstanding Actor for Tod Petersen from Lavender
2003
Sunday In The Park With George—Best Scenic Design from Star Tribune
Sunday In The Park With George—Best Costume Design from Star Tribune
Sunday In The Park With George—Best Production, Nominee from Star Tribune
Sunday In The Park With George—Best Musical Direction, Nominee from Star Tribune
Sunday In The Park With George—Best Stage Production from City Pages
2002
Loring Playhouse—Best Small Theater Venue from Lavender
2001
Peter Rothstein—2001 Minnesota Artist Of The Year, Honorable Mention from Star Tribune
The Death Of Bessie Smith—Top 10 Productions from City Pages
1999
Oh S#!%, I’m Turning Into My Mother—Critic’s Pick in New York City
1998
Oh S#!%, I’m Turning Into My Mother—Créme de la Créme Award for Best New Work from Lavender