2nd Helpmann Awards

{{short description|Australian live performance award held in 2002}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}}

{{Use Australian English|date=July 2015}}

{{Infobox award

| name = 2nd Helpmann Awards

| image =

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| date = 6 May 2002

| location = Star City Show Room, Sydney

| host = Simon Burke

| network = No broadcast

| previous = 1st

| main = Helpmann Awards

| next = 3rd

}}

The 2nd Helpmann Awards ceremony was presented by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA), currently known by its trade name, Live Performance Australia (LPA), for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors. The ceremony took place on 6 May 2002 at the Star City Show Room in Sydney and was hosted by Simon Burke for the second year in a row. During the ceremony, the AEIA handed out awards in twelve categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com/2002presentation.html|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20030717140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/24614/20030718-0000/www.helpmannawards.com/2002presentation.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2003|title=Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Presentation |publisher=Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive |accessdate=17 February 2012}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

The ceremony received criticism for its rules and voting procedures, and was compared to the previous ceremony's "polished awards night".{{cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/04/15/1018333478582.html |title=Categorically, Bobby needs a makeover |author=Bryce Hallet|work=The Age. The Age Company Ltd. |publisher=Fairfax Media |accessdate=16 April 2002|date=17 February 2012}}

Winners and nominees

In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.{{Cite web|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com/2002nominees.html|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20030717140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/24614/20030718-0000/www.helpmannawards.com/2002nominees.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2003|title=Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Nominees |publisher=Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive |accessdate=17 February 2012}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com/2002winners.html|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20030717140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/24614/20030718-0000/www.helpmannawards.com/2002winners.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2003|title=Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Winners |publisher=Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive |accessdate=17 February 2012}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

=Theatre=

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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Play

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Direction of a Play

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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Actor in a Play

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Actor in a Play

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=Musicals=

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colspan=2 style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Musical
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Direction of a Musical

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Choreography in a Musical

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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Actor in a Musical

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Actor in a Musical

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=Opera=

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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Opera

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Direction of an Opera

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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Performer in an Opera

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Performer in an Opera

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=Dance and Physical Theatre=

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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Ballet or Dance Work

! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production

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colspan="2" style="background:#C4C3D0;" | Best Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work
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  • Stephen Page – Corroboree
  • Stephen Baynes – Requiem
  • William Forsythe – Eidos:Telos
  • François Klaus – Don Quixote (Queensland Ballet)
  • style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work

    ! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work

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    =Other=

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    style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Live Music Presentation

    ! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Presentation for Children

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    colspan="2" style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Special Event or Performance
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  • Buena Vista Social Club - Inaugural Steps of Sydney Opera House paid performanceInternational Concert Attractions in association with Hocking & Vigo and Sydney Opera House
  • Carmen (12 September [2000] Performance, New York City) – International Concert Attractions and Hocking & Vigo
  • The Alfred Deakin LecturesMelbourne Festival
  • The Celestial Bells (Transe Express) – Sydney Festival
  • =Industry=

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    colspan="2" style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best New Australian Work
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    style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Original Score

    ! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Musical Direction

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    style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Scenic Design

    ! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Costume Design

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    style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Lighting Design

    ! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Sound Design

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    =Lifetime Achievement=

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    style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | JC Williamson Award
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    References

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