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Lauren Ambrose

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BIO

LCT: Awake and Sing!. Broadway: Exit the King. Off-Broadway: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Ophelia in Hamlet, both at the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park. A two-time Emmy Award nominee for her performance in the HBO series "Six Feet Under," her other film and television credits include Where the Wild Things Are, directed by Spike Jonze, Wanderlust, Sleepwalk with Me, Starting Out in the Evening, I'm Coming Over, The River, "Torchwood," "Law & Order: SVU," and "The X-Files."

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STAGE CREDITS

The Unbelievers
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Miriam
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Eliza Doolittle
Exit The King Exit The King
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Queen Marie
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Ophelia
Romeo and Juliet
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Juliet
Awake and Sing! Awake and Sing!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Hennie Berger

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady

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Lauren Ambrose and Tom Riley to Star in THE UNBELIEVERS Off-Broadway Photo
Lauren Ambrose and Tom Riley to Star in THE UNBELIEVERS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

The initial cast has been revealed for the American premiere of Manhattan Theatre Club's The Unbelievers by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Nick Payne, directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams.
PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to Open at Cumberland Theatre in 38th Season Photo
PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to Open at Cumberland Theatre in 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Cumberland Theatre will present Charles Busch's cult camp comedy PSYCHO BEACH PARTY, directed by artistic director Kimberli Rowley, featuring a cast of local and visiting actors including two performers from New York City.
Free Shakespeare in the Park's ROMEO & JULIET to Begin Previews Next Week Photo
Free Shakespeare in the Park's ROMEO & JULIET to Begin Previews Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

The Public Theater will kick off this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season with ROMEO & JULIET, beginning performances at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park at the end of May.
Photos: Bartlett Sher Honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 'Mr. Photo
Photos: Bartlett Sher Honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 'Mr. Abbott Award'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation welcomed theater artists and industry leaders to Gotham Hall this past Monday for its annual Gala, where Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher was honored with the Mr. Abbott Award. See photos of the event.
Francis Jue, LaChanze, and More Join ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare in the Park Photo
Francis Jue, LaChanze, and More Join ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Stephanie Styles, Gabe Gibbs, and Elizabeth Judd to Lead CAN'T HARDLY WAIT The Musica Photo
Stephanie Styles, Gabe Gibbs, and Elizabeth Judd to Lead CAN'T HARDLY WAIT The Musical Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming industry reading of Can’t Hardly Wait the Musical!, written by Sinead Daly, with arrangements and orchestrations by Jesse Vargas and directed by Kate Sullivan.
PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to be Presented At The Blue Moon Theatre Photo
PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to be Presented At The Blue Moon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Psycho Beach Party, a campy, raunchy parody by Charles Busch, is coming to The Blue Moon Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment Photo
MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Music Theatre International has acquired the rights to the “Hits Musicals Collection” from Lively McCabe Entertainment, the theatrical development company behind Clue and Mystic Pizza. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Performances are underway for the new Broadway musical Just in Time, with previews beginning March 31, 2025 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast of Just in Time here and read bios of the show's full cast.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2025
by - Feb 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh Photo
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 9, 2024

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET Photo
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 13, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET? Photo
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical Photo
'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

The 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait is being adapted into a musical.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024
by - Feb 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: MY FAIR LADY Stirs Up Conversation at the Benedum Center Photo
Review: MY FAIR LADY Stirs Up Conversation at the Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 5, 2024

Leave it to a musical based on George Bernard Shaw to have audiences debating in the aisles after bows.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston 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!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCO Photo
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead! Photo
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings Photo
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lauren Ambrose been in?

Lauren Ambrose has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lauren Ambrose been in?

Lauren Ambrose has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lauren Ambrose been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady.

What awards has Lauren Ambrose won?

Lauren Ambrose has won several awards, including an Obie Award for her performance in "Funnyhouse of a Negro," a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in "My Fair Lady," and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in "My Fair Lady." Additionally, she received nominations for the Satellite Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics' Choice Television Awards for her role in "Six Feet Under."

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