The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced its plans for honoring the 2019-2020 season of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. In light of the current and unprecedented period of suspension for live arts across the nation, the organization’s milestone 70th Anniversary will be dedicated to celebrating widespread excellence in New York theater this season. In lieu of selecting traditional nominees with one winner from each category, the awards will celebrate up to five honorees in each of its twenty-six categories, in addition to four honorees for the annual John Gassner Award, commemorating works by new American playwrights. Each recipient of the Gassner Award will be awarded a monetary prize. The OCC will also make a donation to The Actors' Fund for emergency relief efforts. With an eligibility cutoff of March 6, 2020, nearly 150 Off-Broadway productions will be considered for the honors, in addition to eligible Broadway productions. The 2020 Outer Critics Circle Honorees will be announced to the public on Monday, May 11, 2020. Additional details regarding the announcement will be released in the coming weeks. Press contact: Whitney Holden Gore/Vivacity Media Group (212/812-1483)...