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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

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

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Lucille Lortel News


Scripps College to Present A SIMPLE HERSTORY Podcast, Revolving Around Victoria Woodhull

On March 21st, Scripps College will present A Simple Herstory, a groundbreaking, award-winning, deviant, multi-platform audio fiction exploration of the 100+ women who have run for President of the United States.

East Lynne Theater Company To Take Audiences In A 'New Direction' For 2024 Mainstage Season

East Lynne Theater Company in Cape May has just announced an exciting and varied mainstage season for 2024. Learn more about the productions here!

Irish Repertory Theatre To Present A Reading Of SONS OF ERIN

SONS OF ERIN by by Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu will be presented in a reading at the Irish Repertory Theatre.

National Asian American Theatre Co. Announces New National Partners and Upcoming Productions for 2024-'25

NAATCO partners with new organizations to increase Asian American representation in the arts and has announced upcoming Off-Broadway productions.

Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Comes To Popejoy Hall This April

The Tony Award-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY arrives at Popejoy Hall Sunday April 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm.

A Complete 2024 Broadway Awards Season Calendar

The 2024 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. BroadwayWorld has all of the details!

MARRYING JAKE GYLLENHAAL Will Make New York City Premiere This May

Written and performed by Melissa Center, composed by Jamie Buxton, directed by Jen Wineman, and produced by Ember Productions, 'Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal' will make its New York City Premiere in May.

Middlebury Acting Company To Present The Vermont Premiere Of HUNDRED DAYS

Middlebury Acting Company has unveiled their latest production, HUNDRED DAYS.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Making Musicals with Ryan Scott Oliver

Ryan shares about his artistic process as a composer, and how his work has been impacted by collaborations with other artists, including his husband, photographer Matthew Murphy. We talk about the shifting landscape of musical theater, and what it means to be queer in the world of the arts. He also touches on his incredible musical theater training program, Actor Therapy, co-created with Lindsay Mendez, and he shares about his latest project titled Party of the Century.

CABARET, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Set for Guthrie Theater 2024-25 Season

The Guthrie Theater will present eight productions for its 2024–2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Aaron Tveit Will Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This June

Tony winner Aaron Tveit is set to enchant audiences with his debut residency at the iconic Café Carlyle from June 18 to 29. We have all the details on his upcoming shows!

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming To Toronto's CAA Theatre in May

Mirvish Productions will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will play May 9 – June 2, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Theatre.  

O TIME Adds Performance At United Solo Festival

United Solo Festival's O TIME has added an encore performance on March 27th 2PM!

Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.

PAM GOLDBERG'S 80th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! is Coming to The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in the next edition of “Pam Goldberg's 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tony Nominee John-Andrew Morrison Will Bring Solo Show to Feinstein's at The Nikko Hotel

Love? Ain’t it grand… and confusing. Tony Award nominee, Lucille Lortel and OBIE Award winner John-Andrew Morrison tries to figure it out with songs from Broadway and beyond.  No… Maybe… Why Not: An Evening with John-Andrew Morrison is set to play at Feinstein’s at The Nikko Hotel.

TheatreSquared Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

TheatreSquared has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 to Present THE KEEP GOING SONGS by The Bengsons

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE KEEP GOING SONGS by Abigail and Shaun Bengson, and directed by Caitlin Sullivan. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Getting To Know AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Power Couple Amy Herzog and Sam Gold

This season, Broadway welcomes a star-studded revival of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People starring Emmy Award-winners Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti. Behind the production is powerhouse pair, Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold and acclaimed, award-winning playwright Amy Herzog, a real-life married couple who are making their debut as collaborators on the production. Meet Broadway's newest power couple here!

Lucille Lortel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lucille Lortel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Lucille Lortel has not appeared in the West End

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.

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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