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1st Helpmann Awards

2001 Australian awards for live performance

Field	Value
name	1st Helpmann Awards
date	25 March 2001
location	Lyric Theatre, Sydney
host	Simon Burke
network	No broadcast
main	Helpmann Awards
next	[2nd](2nd-helpmann-awards)

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	Best Female Actor in a Play	Best Male Actor in a Play

Musicals

Best Musical	Best Direction of a Musical	Best Choreography in a Musical	Best Female Actor in a Musical	Best Male Actor in a Musical

Opera

Best Opera	Best Direction of an Opera	Best Female Performer in an Opera	Best Male Performer in an Opera

Dance and Physical Theatre

Best Ballet or Dance Work	Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production	Best Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work	Best Female Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work	Best Male Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work

Industry

Best New Australian Work	Best Special Event or Performance	Best Original Score	Best Musical Direction	Best Costume Design	Best Scenic Design	Best Lighting Design	Best Sound Design

Lifetime Achievement

JC Williamson Award

References

"APRA Newsletter – March 2001". [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA).
"Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Presentation". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). [[Australian Web Archive]].
"Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Nominees". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive.
"Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Winners". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive.

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