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BIO

Stewart F. Lane is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, director, and author. He was born on March 16, 1947, in New York City, and grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. Lane attended the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater from Columbia University.

Lane began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in off-Broadway productions and regional theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Joey Fingers [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer (In Association With)
 
[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Producer (In Association With)
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
 
[, 2005]
Producer (by special arrangement with)
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer (In Association With)
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Producer (in association with)
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1997] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Producer
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Producer
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Theatre Owner / Operator
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Assistant to Mr. Nederlander
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer (In Association With)

Writing

Playwright
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical

Stewart F. Lane, Fiddler on the Roof


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Musical

Stewart F. Lane, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Revival of a Musical

Stewart F. Lane, 1776

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Musical

Stewart F. Lane, The Goodbye Girl


winner
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Musical

Stewart F. Lane, The Will Rogers Follies


winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Musical

Stewart F. Lane,, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Musical

Stewart F. Lane, Woman of the Year

News

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Panel on Commercial vs. Not-for-Profit Producing
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a free weekly Community Gathering on Zoom featuring producers Jane Dubin and Blair Russell discussing commercial and not-for-profit producing paths, new work development, and an open Q&A forum.
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Shubert Theatre on June 21. The comedy, which features celebrities performing excerpts from other celebrities' memoirs, will have played 40 regular performances and three previews at the time of closing.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
UNZIPPED to Receive Reading as Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane Sponsor TRU Voices Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane have pledged to underwrite the TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series for five years, with their support already funding a reading of the new musical UNZIPPED by Eva Margolies and Douglas J. Cohen.
UNZIPPED to Feature Broadway Veterans in TRU Voices New Musicals Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

Jenn Gambatese, Bryan Fenkart, and Patrick Oliver Jones headline the cast of UNZIPPED, a new musical by Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies, in a free presentation at Theater 555 in NYC.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Session on Staging a Successful Musical Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a free weekly Community Gathering on Zoom, featuring the creative team behind UNZIPPED discussing tips for staging a successful musical reading, from casting to rehearsal prep.
Manhattan Power List Honors BroadwayHD, SAG-AFTRA, and TDF Executives
by James Blinken - May 19, 2026

The worlds of Broadway, film, and performing arts advocacy were well represented at the 2026 Manhattan Power List, which honored influential leaders shaping New York City’s cultural and business landscape.
FALLEN ANGELS Will Stream Upcoming Performance Live on BroadwayHD
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward will stream an upcoming performance live on BroadwayHD! Learn more about how to stream the show here.
Broadway and The Park 2026- Inside the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 8, 2026

From philanthropy, business, fashion, and the Broadway community, for one of New York City’s most elegant and meaningful spring traditions, the annual Central Park Conservancy Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon once again brought together leaders!
Photos: Corbin Bleu, Natalie Venetia Belcon & More at 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 20, 2026

Honoring Broadway and Off-Broadway achievements, 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees were announced by Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu. See photos!
THE LOST BOYS Launches Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

The general rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the new musical THE LOST BOYS which begins Broadway performances this Friday, March 27,  2026.
2025 Recipients Revealed For The American Theater Wing's Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

The American Theater Wing has announced the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, supporting emerging theater talent. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 5, 2026- Look Back at Broadway in 2025 And More
by - Jan 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
A Landmark Gift in a Landmark Year for Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane
by James Blinken - Jan 2, 2026

2025 has emerged as a defining year—one marked by artistic milestones, civic recognition, and now a transformational investment in arts education for Lane and Comley.
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater!
by James Blinken - Dec 1, 2025

Bay Strect Theater's recent opening night of Fahrenheit 45/ lit up the stage with Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian tale, reimagined in a vivid new production directed by Stephen Hamilton.
NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Caissie Levy Will Be Available to Stream on BroadwayHD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Next to Normal will be available to stream on BroadwayHD. This three-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe, and Eleanor Worthington-Cox.
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars!
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025

On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025

Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.
Photos: Inside the Drama League's 2025 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!
Cast Set For FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Stewart F. Lane written?

Stewart F. Lane has written 2 shows including If It Was Easy (Playwright), In The Wings (Playwright).

What awards has Stewart F. Lane been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for 1776, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Goodbye Girl, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Woman of the Year.

What awards has Stewart F. Lane won?

Stewart F. Lane has won the following awards: Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles.

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