Birth Place: Portland, ME, USA
LINDA LAVIN has won a Tony Award, as well as a Drama Desk, Outer Critics' and Helen Hayes Award for her performance in “Broadway Bound” in 1987. She is a six-time Tony Award nominee for her roles in "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers", "The Diary of Anne Frank", "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife", "Collected Stories" and "The Lyons". In 2017, Linda was seen in "Candide" directed by Hal Prince and received stellar reviews. Inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2011, other theatre credits include "The New Century" (Drama Desk Award), "Other Desert Cities" (LCT), and "Too Much Sun" (Vineyard Theatre).
She is a two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee for her role as Alice on the 9 year hit TV series "Alice" on CBS, and she co-starred with Sean Hayes in the NBC Series "Sean Saves the World". Linda recently guest starred on "Mom", "The Good Wife", and "Madam Secretary". She featured as a series regular on the CBS sitcom "9JKL" opposite Mark Feurstein and Elliot Gould, and was recently seen on the series "Brockmire" and "The Santa Clarita Diet". Linda is currently a series regular on the CBS sitcom, “B Positive,” produced by Chuck Lorre.
Linda can currently be seen in the Aaron Sorkin feature, “Being the Ricardos.” Her recent feature films include "Naked Singularity" opposite John Boyega and Bill Skarsgaard, "A Short History of Decay", "Manhattan Nocturne" with Adrien Brody, "How to Be A Latin Lover" opposite Rob Lowe and Eugenio Derbez, and "Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase." She also appeared with Robert De Niro in Nancy Meyer's "The Intern."
Linda was born in Portland, Maine and is a graduate of the College of William & Mary, which recently conferred on her an honorary doctor of arts degree where she endows a theater program. She performs her concert act with Billy Stritch, her music director, and has released her second CD "Love Notes," an album of jazz standards and show tunes.
Linda Lavin, You Will Get Sick
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Linda Lavin
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Citites
Linda Lavin, Collected Stories
Linda Lavin, The New Century
Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin , The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
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Linda Lavin, Broadway Bound
Linda Lavin , Broadway Bound
Linda Lavin, Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Linda Lavin, Little Murders
Linda LavinCop-Out
Linda Lavin, Little Murders
Linda Lavin, Wet Paint
54 Below will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 PM. Broadway legend Andrea McArdle was just added as special guest.
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Catch the latest performances by Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar.
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Birdland has announced that singer/actress Linda Purl, joined with internationally, acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra, returns to its historic stage on Monday April 1 at 7pm.
Linda Purl has captivated millions of fans with her Broadway performances, her iconic television roles, as well as made for TV movies. Now she is coming to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael for one night only of incredible music with her show This Could be the Start.
Netflix has added the additions of five recurring cast members joining No Good Deed, creator and executive producer Liz Feldman’s upcoming dark comedy series. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu and Dennis Leary.
PERFORMERS JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER return to Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel on Sundays from 9pm - Midnight starting Sunday, February 11, 2024. Join them for an evening of swinging standards and special guest performances. Don't miss this legendary show!
CBS' The Good Wife spin-off, Elsbeth, has added Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood, and Retta as guest stars. In the new series, Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point. Wendell Pierce also stars.
What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!
Jim Caruso's Cast Party returns to Palm Springs on February 23 and 24, 2024.
Billy Stritch, renowned music director, vocalist and pianist, is interviewed by Harvey Brownstone. Learn about Stritch's career working with Liza Minnelli and other great stars.
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.
Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.
Birdland presents James Barbour, acclaimed Broadway leading man, with the return of his annual Holiday Concert. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Appropriate officially begins previews tonight, November 29, and will officially open on Monday, December 18th for a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Appropriate here!
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.
Celebrate the holiday season with Stephanie J. Block's debut album 'Merry Christmas, Darling.' Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your holiday music collection.
Linda Lavin's next show will be You Will Get Sick which opens on 11/6/2022 on Off-Broadway.
Linda Lavin has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
Linda Lavin has not appeared in the West End.
Linda Lavin has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for "You Will Get Sick," Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Lyons," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "The Lyons," and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Other Desert Cities." She has also received nominations for her performances in "Collected Stories," "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," "The Diary of Anne Frank," "Death Defying Acts," "Broadway Bound," "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," "Little Murders," and "Wet Paint," among others. Linda Lavin's talent and contributions to Broadway have earned her recognition from various award organizations, including the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Obie Awards, and Tony Awards.
Linda Lavin has won numerous awards throughout her career, including Legend of Off Broadway Honoree, Performance (Obie Awards) for "The Lyons," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The New Century," Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Diary of Anne Frank." She has also received accolades such as Performance (Obie Awards) for "Death Defying Acts," Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for "Death Defying Acts," and Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Broadway Bound." Linda Lavin's awards also include Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "Broadway Bound," Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for "Little Murders," and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for "Wet Paint."
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