'Miz,' '80 Days' and 'Requiem' top Jeff nominations

The Marriott Theatre’s huge revival of “Les Misérables,” Lookingglass Theatre’s creative adaptation of “Around the World in 80 Days” and Shattered Globe Theatre’s gritty “Requiem for a Heavyweight” are among the shows nominated for numerous Joseph Jefferson Awards for the 2007-08 season. The long-lived volunteer committee this year judged 123 different productions by 53 distinct Chicago theater companies for the Equity wing of its awards program, which recognizes nominees in 35 different categories of theatrical work.

Lookingglass' nominations include:

New Adaptation:
Laura Eason, Around the World in 80 Days

Ensemble:
Around the World in 80 Days

Actor in a Supporting Role:
Kevin Douglas, Around the World in 80 Days

Original Incidental Music:
David Pavkovic, Nelson Algren: For Keeps and A Single Day
Kevin O'Donnell, Around the World in 80 Days

Lighting Design, Large:
Lee Keenan, Around the World in 80 Days

Production, Play, Large:
Around the World in 80 Days

Solo Performance:
Thomas J. Cox, Nelson Algren: For Keeps and A Single Day
Nilaja Sun, No Child...

Sound Design, Large:
Joshua Hovarth, Around the World

Videography:
John Musial, Nelson Algren: For Keeps and A Single Day

Click here for a complete list of 2007-2008 Equity Jeff Nominations

The 40th Annual Jeff Awards ceremony will be 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd. www.jeffawards.org.