The term 'AWARD THEATRICAL' is composed of two words, 'AWARD' and 'THEATRICAL'. AWARD is a noun that refers to an honor or recognition given in recognition of an achievement. THEATRICAL is an adjective that describes something related to the theater or performance art. The crossword solution for this term is 'OBIE', which is an acronym for the Off-Broadway Theater Awards, an annual awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in Off-Broadway theater. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice newspaper.