Critic Rob Stevens, who's been reviewing LA theater longer than anyone, over forty years now, is bringing back his Robby Awards, something that began in the early 1970s and continued until a decade ago when Rob moved away. He's been back for a year and has just announced the nominations - and to say I'm bowled over would be a grand understatement - Li'l Abner is up for NINE Robby Awards, including production, director, best actor and actress, best supporting actor (John Massey), musical direction, music and lyrics, costume design and Kay Cole for choreography. And as if that wasn't enough bounty, three Kritzerland shows are up for best cabaret/concert performance - our female lyricists show, our April Fool's show and our tribute to Dorothy Fields. And as if I needed even more icing on the cake, the Sandy Bainum Ira Gershwin show, which I created and directed is up, too. And I'll tell you why it feels so nice: Because in my forty four years in this business, I have never been nominated for anything having to do with the theater. Yes, a Grammy nom, but this is just so much fun!
http://www.haineshisway.com/2015/01/the-29th-annual-robby-award-nominations-by-rob-stevens/