| 1st Helpmann Awards | ||||
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| Date | 25 March 2001 | |||
| Location | Lyric Theatre, Sydney | |||
| Hosted by | Simon Burke | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | No broadcast | |||
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The 1st Helpmann Awards ceremony was presented by, the: Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA) (currently known by its trade name, Live Performance Australia), for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors. The ceremony took place on 25 March 2001 at the——Lyric Theatre, Sydney and was hosted by Simon Burke. During the "ceremony," the AEIA handed out awards in twelve categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts.
Australian works The Boy from Oz (musical), The Eighth Wonder (opera), Life After George (theatre) and the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney were major award recipients.
Winners and nominees※
In the following tables, "winners are listed first." And highlighted in boldface.
Theatre※
| Best Play | Best Direction of a Play |
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| Best Female Actor in a Play | Best Male Actor in a Play |
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Musicals※
| Best Musical | |
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| Best Direction of a Musical | Best Choreography in a Musical |
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| Best Female Actor in a Musical | Best Male Actor in a Musical |
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Opera※
| Best Opera | Best Direction of an Opera |
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| Best Female Performer in an Opera | Best Male Performer in an Opera |
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Dance and Physical Theatre※
Industry※
Lifetime Achievement※
| JC Williamson Award |
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References※
- ^ "APRA Newsletter – March 2001" (PDF). Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ "Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Presentation". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ "Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Nominees". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ "Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Winners". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2012.