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The ''Voice'' began the awards in 1956 under the direction of theater critic Jerry Tallmer . Originally, only Off-Broadway productions were eligible for Obies; in 1964 the ''Voice'' began including Off-Off-Broadway productions.

Award categories include Performance , Direction , Best Production, Design , Special Citations, Sustained Achievement, and Lifetime Achievement. Not every category is awarded every year. The ''Voice'' also awards annual Obie Grants to selected companies, and a Ross Wetzsteon Grant, named after its former theater editor.


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