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Christine Lahti

Birth Place: Birmingham, MI, USA

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BIO

Christine Lahti starred on Broadway in God of Carnage, The Heidi Chronicles, Present Laughter with George C. Scott, Division Street, and Loose Ends. Recent credits include Suzan-Lori Parks’ Fucking A (Signature). Off-Broadway: Landscape of the Body; The Country Girl; The Woods (Theatre World Award, Public Theatre); Hooters (Playwrights Horizons); Three Hotels (Drama Desk nomination); and Little Murders (Obie Award). In Los Angeles: Three Hotels with Richard Dreyfus (Mark Taper Forum); Third and Love, Loss and What I Wore (Geffen Playhouse). She earned her first Oscar nomination for Swing Shift, then took the statue home 10 years later as a first-time director for her short film Lieberman in Love. Other film credits include Running on Empty; Leaving Normal; The Doctor; Housekeeping; Whose Life is it Anyway?; …and Justice for All. Television: Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for “Chicago Hope”; Golden Globe for “No Place Like Home”; “Jack & Bobby” (SAG, Golden Globe nominations); “Amerika” (Emmy and Golden Globe nominations); “Out of the Ashes”; “The Pilot’s Wife”; “Open House”; “The Book of Ruth”; “Grace and Frankie”; “Hawaii Five-O” and “Law & Order SVU,” among others. She is married to director Thomas Schlamme, and the couple have three children.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Ljuba

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Gloria Steinem

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Veronica [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Avis

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Barbara Hoyle

[Broadway]
1989
Heidi Holland [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Georgie Elgin

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer

[Broadway]
1982
Joanna Lyppiatt

[Broadway]
1981
Helena

[Broadway]
1980
Dianah

[Broadway]
1979
Susan [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Ruth

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Diana McBride/ Freydis (Understudy)


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christine Lahti, Dreams of Flying, Dreams of Falling

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Christine Lahti , Three Hotels


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1979 - Performance

Christine Lahti, The Woods

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En Garde Arts to Honor Emily Mann at 2024 Annual Benefit

En Garde Arts will honor esteemed multi-award-winning director and playwright Emily Mann at its 2024 Annual Benefit. Learn more about the honoree and the event, and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!
Christina Redd and Kathryn Grody to Join VOICES FROM THE SILENCED Benefit

Additional cast members will join the one-night reading of Voices from the Silenced by Martha Boesing and Victoria Rue directed by Zoya Kachadurian to benefit The Center for Reproductive Rights and The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Tyne Daly, Marsha Mason, Amy Irving, and More Will Lead VOICES FROM THE SILENCED Benefit

The cast has been announced for a one-night reading of Voices from the Silenced by Martha Boesing and Victoria Rue directed by Zoya Kachadurian to benefit The Center for Reproductive Rights and The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine.
Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed!

The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Joseph Fioretti Will Present Fioretti•Family, Friends & Flowers To Raise Money for Ukraine

Oscar award-winning movie producer Joseph Fioretti, who is best known for Down and Out in America and Baghdad ER, will present a new art exhibition entitled Fioretti•Family, Friends & Flowers, devoted to supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine from March 15th – March 29th at the Ukrainian Institute of America.
Listen: RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: THE PODCAST Episode 1 Out Now

Listen now to the first episode of Russian Troll Farm: The Podcast.
RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Vineyard Theatre

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, officially opened at Vineyard Theatre last week. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Opens at At Vineyard Theatre

See what the critics are saying about Russian Troll Farm at Vineyard Theatre.
Photos: First Look At RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At Vineyard Theatre

See production photos for Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
Photos: In Rehearsal for RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre has shared photos from the first rehearsal of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy

The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards December 5th Standings; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre

Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christine Lahti been in?

Christine Lahti has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Christine Lahti been in?

Christine Lahti has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christine Lahti been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dreams of Flying, Dreams of Falling , Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Hotels and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Woods.

What awards has Christine Lahti won?

Christine Lahti has won a Theatre World Award for her performance in The Woods.

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