First-Ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony Dedicated to Celebrating NYC’s Theatre and Live Performance Community

Honorees to be Announced in the Coming Weeks for Gracie Mansion Event to Take Place Monday, September 15, 2025

MOME is proud to announce the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony that will be dedicated completely to celebrating New York City’s vibrant theatre and live performance community. The invite-only ceremony will be held at Gracie Mansion on Monday, September 15, 2025, 5PM – 7PM.

The exclusive industry gathering will celebrate artists, administrators and community leaders from the worlds of theatre, dance, & live performance from Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway, concert halls, community centers and all the NYC venues that serve to produce and incubate fresh new talent across the five boroughs. This celebration will shine a light on the entire industry, from recent Tony Award winning productions that attract global audiences to visit, work and live in NYC, to the smaller stages and companies that serve as necessary training grounds and platforms for diverse storytelling. Honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

Created in 2006 by MOME, the “Made in NY” awards shine a light on excellence in New York City’s creative community, recognizing the achievements of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the City’s entertainment and digital media industries. The specific theatre focused event comes on the heels of the first “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony in ten years, which celebrated the film & TV industry in June. The upcoming event, which will honor four individuals and/or groups, will bring the grand total of “Made in NY” Awards presented throughout its existence to 82, including Joe Benincasa, Danielle Brooks, Alan Cumming, Neil Patrick Harris, John Leguizamo, Audra McDonald, Patina Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and The New Victory Theatre.

For more information on the Made in NY Awards, visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/mome/about/made-in-ny-awards.page.

ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s mission is to support and strengthen New York City’s creative economy and make it accessible to all. Including film/TV, music, theatre/live performance, digital games and publishing, the creative industries account for roughly 440,000 local jobs and have an economic impact of over $150 billion annually. MOME comprises four divisions: The Film Office, which coordinates on location production throughout the five boroughs; NYC Media, the City’s official broadcast network and production group; the Press Credentials Office, which issues press cards; and Creative Sector Programs to advance industry and workforce development across NYC’s creative sectors.