Big River (musical) Original Broadway production Original Broadway production

| Year_ | Award | Category | Nominee | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Costume Design | Patricia McGourty | Nominated |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Lighting Design | Richard Riddell | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Ron Richardson | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Daniel H. Jenkins | Nominated |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | René Auberjonois | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | John Short | Nominated |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Bob Gunton | Nominated |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | John Goodman | Nominated |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Patti Cohenour | Nominated |