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The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards celebrated the best in Boston’s theater scene, honoring Kathy St. George with the prestigious 2025 Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence. A seasoned actress with a career spanning over four decades, St. George has made significant contributions to theater, performing in productions nationally and internationally. The event also recognized outstanding achievements in the arts, including special citations for local companies and the Elliot Norton Arts Education Award.
Boston – The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in Boston’s theater scene, took place at The Huntington Theatre where Kathy St. George was awarded the 2025 Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence. A prominent figure in the Boston theater community, St. George has had a remarkable career spanning over four decades, with performances across Boston, New York, and various locations nationally and internationally.
Kathy St. George, born in Stoneham, MA, made her Broadway debut in “Fiddler on the Roof” at Lincoln Center and later participated in a Tony-Award-winning revival of the same production at the Gershwin Theatre, under the direction of renowned choreographer Jerome Robbins. Her Off-Broadway debut came with “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at The Westside Theatre, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Throughout her career, St. George has completed five national tours, taking her talents across the United States, Canada, Russia, and Japan. Recent performances include her role in “A Man of No Importance” at SpeakEasy Stage and a classic rendition of “A Christmas Carol” at Majestic Theatre. She is also noted for her performances in productions such as “Urinetown” at the Lyric Stage Boston and a return to “Fiddler on the Roof” at North Shore Music Theatre. St. George is also recognized for receiving an Elliot Norton Award for her role in “The Divine Sister”, along with multiple Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards.
The Elliot Norton Awards, organized by the Boston Theater Critics Association, recognize outstanding contribution to the arts, with over two dozen categories honoring actors, directors, designers, musicians, and productions. The event also took the opportunity to acknowledge local companies with Special Citations, including the Boch Center Wang Theatre for its 100th Anniversary, Apollinaire Theatre Company for its 30th Anniversary, Greater Boston Stage Company for its 25th Anniversary, and the Shit-Faced Shakespeare troupe for its 10th Anniversary.
Additionally, the ceremony presented the 2025 Elliot Norton Arts Education Award to Rehearsal for Life. This award highlighted significant arts education programs such as Urban Improv and the Freelance Players, underscoring the importance of nurturing future talent and passion for the performing arts.
Kathy St. George holds a B.S. and M.Ed. in Education from Salem State University and is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) and SAG-AFTRA. Her dedication to theater has firmly established her as a leading figure in the greater Boston theater community, which continues to uphold the legacy of Elliot Norton in supporting and advancing the arts.
The Elliot Norton Awards have a rich history of honoring both local and visiting talents. Previous recipients of awards include notable artists and productions that have made significant contributions to the arts. For a complete list of this year’s awardees and nominees, interested individuals are encouraged to visit ElliotNortonawards.com.
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