The Touring Broadway Awards recognized outstanding achievement in Broadway plays and musicals that tour North America. Founded in 2001 by The Broadway League, the TBAs celebrated excellence in touring Broadway by honoring artists and productions. Until 2004, they were known as the National Broadway Theatre Awards and were held until 2009. The TBAs were bestowed at a ceremony held in New York each spring. They were the 1st national awards that honored first class touring Broadway shows.
Best New Musical: Ragtime Best Play: Dame Edna: The Royal Tour
Author: Barry Humphries Best Visual Presentation: Beauty and the Beast Best Musical Score: Les Misérables
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer Best Song in a Musical: “'Til We Reach That Day” from Ragtime Best Direction: Sam Mendes & Rob Marshall for Cabaret Best Costumes: Ann Hould-Ward for Beauty and the Beast Best Choreography: Bob Fosse for Fosse Best Actor in a Play: Barry Humphries in Dame Edna: The Royal Tour Best Actor in a Musical: David Pittu in Parade
Best Actress in a Play: Sherri Parker Lee in The Vagina Monologues Best Actress in a Musical: Louise Pitre in Mamma Mia!
2002
Best New Musical: Aida Best Play: Copenhagen
Author: Michael Frayn Best Visual Presentation: Aida Best Musical Score: Les Misérables
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer Best Song in a Musical: “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables
Best Direction: Robert Falls for Aida Best Costumes: Ann Hould-Ward for Beauty and the Beast Best Actor in a Play: Len Cariou in Copenhagen Best Actor in a Musical: Patrick Cassidy in Aida
Best Actress in a Play: Mariette Hartley in Copenhagen
Best Actress in a Musical: Simone in Aida
2003
Best New Musical: The Producers Best Play: The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Lighting Design: Natasha Katz Best Musical Score: Mamma Mia!
Music and Lyrics: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Best Direction: Julie Taymor for The Lion King Best Choreography: Susan Stroman for Contact Best Long-Running Musical: Les Misérables Touring Broadway Career Achievement Award: Daryl T. Dodson
2004
Best New Musical: Urinetown Best Play: Say Goodnight Gracie
Author: Rupert Holmes Best Production Design: Thoroughly Modern Millie
Scenic Design: David Gallo
Costume Design: Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting Design: Donald Holder Best Musical Score: Urinetown
Music: Mark Hollmann
Lyrics: Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis Best Direction: Susan Stroman for The Producers Best Choreography: Rob Ashford for Thoroughly Modern Millie Best Long-Running Musical: Les Misérables Touring Broadway Career Achievement Award: Gary McAvay
2005
Best New Musical: Movin' Out Best Play: The Graduate
Author: Terry Johnson Best Production Design: Little Shop of Horrors
Music and Lyrics: Adam Guettel Best Direction: Mike Nichols for Monty Python's Spamalot Best Choreography: Twyla Tharp for Movin' Out Best Long-Running Musical: Chicago Touring Broadway Achievement Award: Tom Hewitt
Played Lawrence Jameson in the national tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Broadway Fan Club People's Choice Award: Wicked
2008
Best New Musical: Monty Python’s Spamalot
Best Play: Twelve Angry Men
Author: Reginald Rose Best Production Design: My Fair Lady
Scenic and Costume Design: Anthony Ward
Lighting Design: David Hersey Best Musical Score: Wicked
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz Best Direction: Joe Mantello for Wicked Best Choreography: Casey Nicholaw for The Drowsy Chaperone Best Long-Running Musical: The Lion King Touring Broadway Achievement Award: Brad Little Broadway Fan Club People's Choice Award: Wicked
2009
Best New Musical: Legally Blonde the Musical Best Play: Frost/Nixon
Author: Peter Morgan Best Production Design: Legally Blonde the Musical
Lyrics: Steven Sater Best Direction: Michael Mayer for Spring Awakening Best Choreography: Jerry Mitchell for Legally Blonde the Musical Best Long-Running Musical: Wicked Touring Broadway Achievement Award: Bill Miller Broadway Fan Club People's Choice Award: Wicked
