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Tony Awards - 1976 - Special Tony Award

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Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Richard Burton, Hamlet


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Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Richard Burton , Camelot


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Theatre World Awards - 1951 - Performance

Richard Burton, The Lady's Not For Burning

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Interview: Ken Ludwig of BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Alley Theatre Photo
Interview: Ken Ludwig of BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Apr 11, 2025

I like to write all the time and generally write two plays a year, just because I take very seriously the notion of this being my profession. I would say playwright is spelled WRIGHT [write]. It's like a Cartwright or a wheelwright. It's somebody who rolls up their sleeves and does their work.
Review: A Brave Take on WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Everyman in Baltimore Photo
Review: A Brave Take on WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Everyman in Baltimore
by Cybele Pomeroy - Apr 9, 2025

Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Everyman Theatre through April 20, 2025, directed by Vincent M. Lancisi presents a contentious couple who return from a faculty party that has lasted past midnight to spitefully host young guests for additional drinks in their campus-adjacent home. It's awful, funny, entertaining, perplexing and satisfying
Cast Set For THE CRUCIBLE at Shakespeare's Globe Photo
Cast Set For THE CRUCIBLE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Ola Ince. The Crucible is the first modern classic to be staged at the Globe Theatre.
Cathy Tyson Will Lead WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Curve Photo
Cathy Tyson Will Lead WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2025

Curve will stage a new production of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in its Studio Theatre this autumn, with performances beginning in October. Learn more here!
Photos: David Rothenberg Hosts Book Launch With Christine Ebersole, Jim McGreevey, an Photo
Photos: David Rothenberg Hosts Book Launch With Christine Ebersole, Jim McGreevey, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

On March 30, theater publicist David Rothenberg celebrated the release of his new book, Manhattan Mayhem, with a release party at Fortune Society’s Castle Gardens. Check out photos here!
PRIVATE LIVES by Noël Coward is Coming to Broadway in 2026-2027 Photo
PRIVATE LIVES by Noël Coward is Coming to Broadway in 2026-2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

A new production of PRIVATE LIVES by Noël Coward will be presented on Broadway in the 2026-2027 season. Learn more about PRIVATE LIVES and about the upcoming production.
Veteran Theatrical Press Agent David Rothenberg To Release New Book In April Photo
Veteran Theatrical Press Agent David Rothenberg To Release New Book In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

David Rothenberg, a theatre producer, playwright, and Broadway press agent, will release Manhattan Mayhem, a collection of short fiction, inspired by his nine decades in the entertainment industry. Manhattan Mayhem will be officially released April 2.
CIRCLE FORWARD World Premiere and More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 25-26 Season Photo
CIRCLE FORWARD World Premiere and More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Gulfshore Playhouse has revealed the complete 2025-2026 season. Performances begin October 21, 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Ken Ludwig Talks His Latest Project- DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Photo
Interview: Ken Ludwig Talks His Latest Project- DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 13, 2025

Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the true story of his parents' courtship during World War II in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE, signed, sealed, and delivered straight from the heart. Ken tells us all about the play and his process in the interview here.
Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Seaso Photo
Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42 Photo
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Photo
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Final stars have been announced to join the world premiere Studio Cast Recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical, set to release in March. Learn more about the album here!
THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season Photo
THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025.  Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespe Photo
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.
Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024 Photo
Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 31, 2024

Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.
Full Cast Set For DOUBT A PARABLE at Theatre Royal Bath Photo
Full Cast Set For DOUBT A PARABLE at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has confirmed full casting for John Patrick Shanley’s drama DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: Ann Talman Shines in ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Don't Te Photo
Review: Ann Talman Shines in ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Dec 3, 2024

Talman’s affectionate tribute to Elizabeth Taylor and her story of a friendship that transcended Hollywood glamour made for an unforgettable evening. The show beautifully reflected the deep connection Talman shared with the iconic actress.
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin Photo
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin on Mel Brooks, Intimacy and Corpsing in THE PRODUCERS
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 26, 2024

The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGI Photo
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.
Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Photo
Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Richard Burton been nominated for?

Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Hamlet, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Camelot and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Lady's Not For Burning.

What awards has Richard Burton won?

Richard Burton won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Camelot and the Theatre World Award for Performance in The Lady's Not For Burning.

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