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BIO

Lucille Lortel was an actress, artistic director, and theatrical producer.

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STAGE CREDITS

One Man's Woman
[Broadway]
1926
Clara Rathboone
The Dove
[Broadway]
1925
Inez
Two By Two
[Broadway]
1925
Part of the Marriage License Bureau

Productions

A Walk in the Woods
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Sarafina!
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer (In Association With)
Elisabeth Welch: Time to Start Living
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producer (by arrangement with)
Blood Knot
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
As Is
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
Angels Fall
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
A Streetcar Named Desire
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer (In Association With)
The Threepenny Opera
 
[US Tour, 1961]
Producer
I Knock at the Door
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
The Threepenny Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 1955]
Producer (In Association With)

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Special Awards

Lucille Lortel


winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lucille Lortel

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


winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Special Citation

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The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen Photo
The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026

Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre Photo
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
Jessica Hecht, Marsha Mason and More to Join HB Studio's THE LIGHT WE CARRY Festival Photo
Jessica Hecht, Marsha Mason and More to Join HB Studio's THE LIGHT WE CARRY Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026 Photo
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Will Play Final Performance in May; Recoups on Broadway and Tour Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Will Play Final Performance in May; Recoups on Broadway and Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

The National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO will be making its final stop of the tour in New Haven, CT. The production will play May 14–17 at the Shubert Theatre before the curtain comes down on the national tour for good.
SLANTED FLOORS Returns to Its Greenpoint Apartment for Limited Run Photo
SLANTED FLOORS Returns to Its Greenpoint Apartment for Limited Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

SLANTED FLOORS, the site-specific play starring Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat, returns to its original Greenpoint apartment for a strictly limited 150-seat engagement, directed by Ryan Dobrin.
Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin Will Make London Stage Debuts in HIT MACHINE Photo
Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin Will Make London Stage Debuts in HIT MACHINE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin will make their London stage debuts in the world premiere of HIT MACHINE, a darkly comic sibling drama with original music by Ben Harper, at Soho Theatre.
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny Photo
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough? Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough?
by Alex Freeman - Apr 20, 2026

From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.
Off-Broadway League To Present Paul Libin Leadership Award To George Forbes At Lucill Photo
Off-Broadway League To Present Paul Libin Leadership Award To George Forbes At Lucille Lortel Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2026

The Off-Broadway League has established the Paul Libin Leadership Award. George Forbes will receive the inaugural honor at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards. The ceremony will take place in New York.
Video: Jim Parsons Calls TITANIQUE 'The Most Fun I've Had Onstage' on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Jim Parsons Calls TITANIQUE 'The Most Fun I've Had Onstage' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

Jim Parsons is turning up the camp in Titanique, the musical comedy inspired by the film Titanic, soundtracked with the songs of Celine Dion. Watch his appearance on The View, where he speaks about dressing in drag for his role and reflects on playing Sheldon Cooper.
Photos: Inside the Celebration of KENREX's First Performance Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Inside the Celebration of KENREX's First Performance Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

New York City has officially welcomed two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, to the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from the show's celebration here!
Photos: Get a First Look at KENREX Off-Broadway at The Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Photos: Get a First Look at KENREX Off-Broadway at The Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Get a first look at photos of the two-time Olivier Award-winning KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, which has its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Cat Cohen to Present BROAD STROKES Off-Broadway This Summer Photo
Cat Cohen to Present BROAD STROKES Off-Broadway This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Broad Strokes, a new one-woman musical comedy from Cat Cohen, with music by Cohen and David Dabbon, will have a limited Off-Broadway engagement this summer.
Hunter College MFA Program to Present Industry Reading Of THE OIL PRESS By Drew Prask Photo
Hunter College MFA Program to Present Industry Reading Of THE OIL PRESS By Drew Praskovich
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of The Oil by Drew Praskovich, featuring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan.
KENREX Off-Broadway to Offer $42 and $32 Tickets Through Lottery and Rush Photo
KENREX Off-Broadway to Offer $42 and $32 Tickets Through Lottery and Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning American premiere of KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, is launching digital lottery and in-person rush policies.
Two River Theater Commissions New Works from Joe Iconis and Iraisa Ann Reilly Photo
Two River Theater Commissions New Works from Joe Iconis and Iraisa Ann Reilly
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Two River Theater has announced its latest slate of commissioned artists, including Joe Iconis and Iraisa Ann Reilly, as part of its ongoing investment in new plays and musicals.
INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre Photo
INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Apr 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Lucille Lortel been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Lucille Lortel won?

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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