Twelve actors—six male and six female—were recognized for their sensational New York theater debuts May 2, including Cynthia Erivo, Ben Whishaw, and 11-year-old leading lady Sarah Charles Lewis. The Theatre World Awards, first presented in 1945, are the oldest awards given to outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts. In an especially competitive season, the 12 actors below gave unforgettable perf…
