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Lucille Lortel

Date of Death: April 04, 1999

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Lucille Lortel BIO

Lucille Lortel was an actress, artistic director, and theatrical producer.

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Lucille Lortel STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1926
Clara Rathboone

[Broadway]
1925
Inez

[Broadway]
1925
Part of the Marriage License Bureau

Lucille Lortel Productions

 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 1961]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1955]
Producer

Lucille Lortel Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Special Awards

Lucille Lortel


winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lucille Lortel

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Lucille Lortel, Sarafina!

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, A Walk in the Woods

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, As Is

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, Angels Fall


winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Special Citation

Lucille Lortel

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Lucille Lortel News


Cole Escola to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week


Tune in to see Cole Escola on Seth Meyers next week! On Tuesday, May 7, Cole Escola will stop by Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about his Off-Broadway (and soon Broadway) hit play Oh, Mary. The program airs 12:35/11:35c on NBC. It was recently announced that the play, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, will transfer to Broadway this summer, following its sold-out, twice-extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Patrick Page & More to Star in TITUS ANDRONICUS at Red Bull Theater


Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival: Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS, directed by Jesse Berger. Learn more bout the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 3, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Theatre for a New Audience to Present Free Post-Show TFANA Talks Discussion


Theatre for a New Audience will present a free post-show TFANA Talks discussion at Polonsky Shakespeare Center. Learn more about the event and see how to attend!

Confirmed: TITANIQUE Will Set Sail in the West End


It is confirmed that the hit off-Broadway musical Titanique will dock in London soon! Venue and performance dates will be announced at a later date.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

TITANIQUE Will Open in Montreal and Toronto This Year


Titanique will make its Canadian premiere in Céline's hometown of Montreal (or 24 km from her hometown of Charlemagne) at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts (October 27 to November 24, 2024), followed by an engagement at Toronto's CAA Theatre (December 5, 2024 to January 12, 2025).

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 2, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

American Theater Group Gala Will Honor Tony Award-Winner Michele Pawk


American Theater Group (ATG) will honor Tony Award-winning actress Michele Pawk at its annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 2nd, at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ.

Beck Center Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup; WAITRESS, A CHORUS LINE, and More!


Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program.   Learn more about the lineup here!

A STRANGE LOOP To Have Canadian Premiere In 2025!


The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, and Crow's Theatre will collaborate to present the highly anticipated Canadian premiere run of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, A STRANGE LOOP.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WHAT BECAME OF US, THE WELKIN & More Top Off-Broadway Shows for May


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in May.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2024


Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Takes Final Broadway Bow


Last night, April 28, the Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo played its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!

Culture Lab LIC Reveals Programming for 2024 Season


Culture Lab LIC has announced the slate of programming for their 2024 season which will include several visual arts exhibits, theatrical performances, late night drag and burlesque shows, and a free outdoor live music concert series.

STILL, Starring Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly, Extends Off-Broadway Run


The New York premiere of STILL by Lia Romeo, the new Off-Broadway play, has extended to May 23, 2024 at DR2 Theatre.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Presents JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED In May


Experience a one-night-only concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED on May 30. Don't miss this unique musical event.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Plays Final Broadway Performance


Bye-bye, Kimmy! The Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo plays its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre.

Lucille Lortel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Lucille Lortel been nominated for?

Lucille Lortel has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Unique Contribution to the Theatre recognition from the Drama League Awards, and nominations for Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sarafina!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Walk in the Woods, As Is, and Angels Fall. She has also received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

What awards has Lucille Lortel won?

Lucille Lortel has won several awards throughout her career. She has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, recognition for her Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

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