Celia Keenan-Bolger has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, recognizing her advocacy work in the arts.

The Isabelle Stevenson Award honors individuals in the theater community for their significant contributions to humanitarian and charitable causes.

Heather Hitchens, President of the American Theatre Wing, praised Keenan-Bolger for her integrity and compassion, highlighting her inspirational role in the community.

Keenan-Bolger co-founded the Activist Artist Endowed Scholarship Fund with Gavin Creel to support University of Michigan musical theater students focused on service and social justice.

Her advocacy efforts include co-founding Broadway For Obama in 2012 to mobilize voters and support political engagement in the arts community.

During the COVID pandemic, she co-founded 'Broadway Feeds Bellevue' to provide meals for healthcare workers and hosted the podcast 'Sunday Pancakes' to connect with fellow artists.

In addition to her acting career, she works as an end-of-life doula, providing support to families during difficult times.

Keenan-Bolger is well-known for her role as Scout Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' for which she won a Tony Award, and her recent performance in 'Mother Play'.

Her Broadway credits include acclaimed productions such as 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', 'Les Misérables', and 'The Glass Menagerie'.

Looking ahead, her upcoming projects include appearing in the AMC series 'Devil in Silver' and she has previously featured in HBO Max's 'The Gilded Age'.

Keenan-Bolger has served on various boards, including Broadway Impact, advocating for same-sex marriage rights and supporting educational initiatives.

Previous recipients of the Isabelle Stevenson Award include notable figures such as Billy Porter, Judith Light, and Rosie O'Donnell, underscoring the honor's prestigious nature.