Big River (musical) Original Broadway production Original Broadway production

| Year_ | Award | Category | Nominee | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Orchestrations | Steven Margoshes and Danny Troob | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Lyrics | Roger Miller | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Music | Roger Miller | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Set Design | Heidi Landesman | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Costume Design | Patricia McGourty | Won |
| 1985 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Lighting Design | Richard Riddell | Won |
| 1985 | Theatre World Award | Theatre World Award | Patti Cohenour | Won |