BEST THEATER PERFORMANCE - FEMALE

Anna Bussing - Peter Pan The delightful story of Peter Pan coming to terms with growing up is a part of our Western consciousness ingrained through literature, theater and film. It’s often tough for a local actor to take on a role so well pictured in our minds already, but voters declared Anna Bussing, as the airborne Peter Pan, pulled off the caper well enough to win the best female theater performance of the year by well over 100 votes. Directed by the terrific team of Ann and Gil Opferman, Peter Pan soared in Muni popularity as Anna’s portrayal floated into imaginations. And, well admit it, the flying parts were just too fun to not be incredibly exciting. How do they do that? The stage does not reveal its secrets, but we think Anna flew straight to the top on this one. Runner-up: Mary Kate Smith - Les Miserables