The Helpmann Award for Best Opera is an award presented by
Live Performance Australia
The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001.
The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ...
(LPA), the "peak body for Australia’s live entertainment and performing arts industry". It has been handed out since 2001 at the annual
Helpmann Awards
The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001.
The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ...
, which "recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors".
The award is presented to the producer of an opera, that is first performed in Australia during the eligibility period.
Winners and nominees
See also
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Helpmann Awards
The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001.
The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ...
References
External links
The official Helpmann Awards website
{{HelpmannAward Opera
Opera
Opera is a form of History of theatre#European theatre, Western theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by Singing, singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically ...
Opera competitions
Opera-related lists
Awards established in 2001
Classical music awards