Big River (musical) Original Broadway production Original Broadway production

| Year_ | Award | Category | Nominee | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Musical | Best Musical | Won |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Book of a Musical | William Hauptman | Won |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Original Score | Roger Miller | Won |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical | Ron Richardson | Won |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical | Daniel H. Jenkins | Nominated |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical | René Auberjonois | Nominated |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Direction of a Musical | Des McAnuff | Won |
| 1985 | Tony Award | Best Scenic Design | Heidi Landesman | Won |