Begun in 2009, Matador Awards are given annually to recognize individuals or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary talent, service, or significant achievements in the Classical Theater. The awards are presented each year at the Running of the Red Bulls, Red Bull Theater's annual gala benefit.

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Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater

ALFRED MOLINA (2024)

JULIE TAYMOR (2023)

KATE BURTON (2020/2022)

ANDRE´ DE SHIELDS (2020/2022)

DANIEL SULLIVAN (2019)

CHARLAYNE WOODARD (2018)

MICHAEL KAHN (2016)

JACK O'BRIEN (2015)

OLYMPIA DUKAKIS (2014)

PATRICK PAGE (2013)

SIR PATRICK STEWART (2012)

RICHARD EASTON (2011)

F. MURRAY ABRAHAM (2010)

LYNN REDGRAVE (2009)

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Extraordinary Talent for Classical Theater

CONDOLA RASHAD (2019)

ISMENIA MENDES (2018)

OSCAR ISAAC (2017)

OLIVIA REIS (2017)

LIEV SCHREIBER (2016)

MARTHA PLIMPTON (2015)

JULIET RYLANCE (2014)

HAMISH LINKLATER (2013)

MATTHEW RAUCH (2012)

LILY RABE (2011)

MICHAEL STUHLBARG (2010)

MICHAEL URIE (2009)

 

George Mayer Award for
Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater

K. ANN MCDONALD (2024)

THE AXE-HOUGHTON FOUNDATION (2023)

JIM BREDESON (2022)

THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FUND (2020)

AMERICAN THEATRE WING (2019)

FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK (2018)

THE LUCILLE LORTEL THEATRE FOUNDATION (2017)

THE MICHAEL TUCH FOUNDATION (2016)

OFF-BROADWAY ANGELS (2015)

ALLIANCE OF RESIDENT THEATERS/NEW YORK (2014)

ARTS IN THE ARMED FORCES (2013)

THE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY (2012)

KATHERINE HOOD (2011)

THE ANGELO PATRI MIDDLE SCHOOL (2010)

HOWARD OWENS (2010)

GEORGE WM. MAYER, JR. (2009)

HEATHER RANDALL (2009)

 

Original Sculpture designed by Joshua Berger and Steve Christman.