Elizabeth Williams
Latest News on Elizabeth Williams:
Review: NABUCCO at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts (Oct 7, 2024)
Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams Joins Canadian Opera Company's NABUCCO (Sep 13, 2024)
Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Altarena Playhouse (Sep 7, 2024)
Review: NABUCCO at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts (Oct 7, 2024)
Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams Joins Canadian Opera Company's NABUCCO (Sep 13, 2024)
Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Altarena Playhouse (Sep 7, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Musical
Elizabeth Williams, Catch Me If You Can
winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Revival of a Play
Elizabeth Williams, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Revival of a Musical
Elizabeth Williams, The Music Man
winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Revival of a Play
Elizabeth Williams, The Real Thing
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Revival of a Play
Elizabeth Williams, A Moon for the Misbegotten
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Musical
Elizabeth Williams, It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Revival of a Play
Elizabeth Williams, Electra
winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Musical
Elizabeth Williams, Crazy for You
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Musical
Elizabeth Williams, The Secret Garden
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Review: NABUCCO at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts
by Samantha Wu - Oct 7, 2024
Canadian Opera Company launches their new season with a monumental first for the company - the premiere staging of Nabucco, directed by Katherine M. Carter and conducted by Paolo Carignani, the opera that firmly planted Giuseppe Verdi's name as a celebrated composer, first performed in 1842. This epic tale of enslavement to freedom features Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams as Abigaille, Mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as Fenena, and Baritone Roland Wood in the title role of Nabucco.
by Samantha Wu - Oct 7, 2024
Canadian Opera Company launches their new season with a monumental first for the company - the premiere staging of Nabucco, directed by Katherine M. Carter and conducted by Paolo Carignani, the opera that firmly planted Giuseppe Verdi's name as a celebrated composer, first performed in 1842. This epic tale of enslavement to freedom features Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams as Abigaille, Mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb as Fenena, and Baritone Roland Wood in the title role of Nabucco.
Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams Joins Canadian Opera Company's NABUCCO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
The Canadian Opera Company has announced the cast for its first-ever production of NABUCCO, for 7 performances only.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
The Canadian Opera Company has announced the cast for its first-ever production of NABUCCO, for 7 performances only.
Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Altarena Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Sep 7, 2024
THE NIGHT ALIVE is brimming with tension, humor, and talent. With characters that are rich in nuance but light on acuity, the show winds its way through rough waters. With more heart than wit to see them through, they grapple with big problems and hard circumstances with every moment adding to your desire for their triumph. With more laughs and smiles than one would expect in such gritty subject matter, THE NIGHT ALIVE, is a gumbo of well-blended ingredients.
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Sep 7, 2024
THE NIGHT ALIVE is brimming with tension, humor, and talent. With characters that are rich in nuance but light on acuity, the show winds its way through rough waters. With more heart than wit to see them through, they grapple with big problems and hard circumstances with every moment adding to your desire for their triumph. With more laughs and smiles than one would expect in such gritty subject matter, THE NIGHT ALIVE, is a gumbo of well-blended ingredients.
Review: SEATTLE OPERA 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & GALA at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - May 14, 2024
an enchanted evening that will be remembered for many decades as an occasion that was memorable in every way
by Erica Miner - May 14, 2024
an enchanted evening that will be remembered for many decades as an occasion that was memorable in every way
Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Partner With Choreographer Alonzo King and Director Peter Sellars For Multidisciplinary Program
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
On June 7–9, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony partner with two creative visionaries—director Peter Sellars and choreographer Alonzo King—for a multidisciplinary program highlighting opera and dance.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
On June 7–9, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony partner with two creative visionaries—director Peter Sellars and choreographer Alonzo King—for a multidisciplinary program highlighting opera and dance.
Seattle Opera Celebrates Milestone Season With 60th Anniversary Concert & Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
The crowning event in Seattle Opera’s 2023/24 season is the star-studded 60th Anniversary Concert and Gala, a festive jubilee featuring a selection of gems from the operatic repertoire performed by some of the company’s best and most beloved singers.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
The crowning event in Seattle Opera’s 2023/24 season is the star-studded 60th Anniversary Concert and Gala, a festive jubilee featuring a selection of gems from the operatic repertoire performed by some of the company’s best and most beloved singers.
Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023
Seattle Opera announces lineup for 60th Anniversary Concert featuring world-class singers in a celebration of the company's artistic highlights. Join them on May 11, 2024, at McCaw Hall for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023
Seattle Opera announces lineup for 60th Anniversary Concert featuring world-class singers in a celebration of the company's artistic highlights. Join them on May 11, 2024, at McCaw Hall for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; The DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
DAS RHEINGOLD to Open Seattle Opera 60th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
Seattle Opera will kick off its 23/24 season with Richard Wagner’s epic Das Rheingold in a stunning production by stage directorBrian Staufenbiel.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
Seattle Opera will kick off its 23/24 season with Richard Wagner’s epic Das Rheingold in a stunning production by stage directorBrian Staufenbiel.
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Director Peter Sellars, and The SF Symphony Present New Staged Production Of Kaija Saariaho's ADRIANA MATER In June 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023
On June 8, 10 & 11, 2023, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are joined by acclaimed director Peter Sellars for a new staged production of Kaija Saariaho's Adriana Mater, an intensely moving work to a libretto of Amin Maalouf, which explores the relationship between a mother and her son as they navigate a world rumbling with the threat of violence.
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023
On June 8, 10 & 11, 2023, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are joined by acclaimed director Peter Sellars for a new staged production of Kaija Saariaho's Adriana Mater, an intensely moving work to a libretto of Amin Maalouf, which explores the relationship between a mother and her son as they navigate a world rumbling with the threat of violence.
Lyricist/Composer Sheilah Rae to be Honored by The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023
The board of The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation will honor lyricist/composer Sheilah Rae at a private reception on April 20, 2023 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023
The board of The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation will honor lyricist/composer Sheilah Rae at a private reception on April 20, 2023 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South.
Benefit Reading Of BROS FOR HOES, a One-Act Comedy About SantaCon, To Take Place In West Village
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022
Independent producers Emily Jeppesen, Rebecca Kane, and Taylor Thomson will present a reading of a new one-act comedy in a performance entitled 'Bros for Hoes: A SantaCon Play Benefit Reading' on December 12th, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022
Independent producers Emily Jeppesen, Rebecca Kane, and Taylor Thomson will present a reading of a new one-act comedy in a performance entitled 'Bros for Hoes: A SantaCon Play Benefit Reading' on December 12th, 2022.
Nashville Ballet Announces Youth Cast For NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022
Local students will be helping the Emmy nominated Nashville Ballet perform their annual production of Nashville's Nutcracker this December. Running at TPAC December 9–24, this beloved holiday event allows aspiring artists from School of Nashville Ballet, Rejoice School of Ballet, and the Hispanic Family Foundation the opportunity to perform alongside Nashville Ballet's professional company dancers.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022
Local students will be helping the Emmy nominated Nashville Ballet perform their annual production of Nashville's Nutcracker this December. Running at TPAC December 9–24, this beloved holiday event allows aspiring artists from School of Nashville Ballet, Rejoice School of Ballet, and the Hispanic Family Foundation the opportunity to perform alongside Nashville Ballet's professional company dancers.
Review: ACT II GALA AND DRIVING MISS DAISY at Argenta Community Theatre Christen the Sharon Heflin Performing Arts Education Center
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 31, 2022
What did our critic think of ACT II GALA AND DRIVING MISS DAISY at Argenta Community Theatre?
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 31, 2022
What did our critic think of ACT II GALA AND DRIVING MISS DAISY at Argenta Community Theatre?
90.9 WGUC to Broadcast Cincinnati Opera's 2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL on Sunday Evenings in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022
On Sunday evenings this November, Cincinnati Opera will partner with 90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati's classical public radio station, to broadcast select productions from its 2022 Summer Festival. Each broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET. You can listen on air at 90.9 FM and online at wguc.org.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022
On Sunday evenings this November, Cincinnati Opera will partner with 90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati's classical public radio station, to broadcast select productions from its 2022 Summer Festival. Each broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET. You can listen on air at 90.9 FM and online at wguc.org.
Seattle Opera to Present TRISTAN AND ISOLDE in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022
Seattle Opera will continue its 2022/23 season with Richard Wagner’s sensual epic, Tristan and Isolde. Building on the proud tradition of Wagner productions in Seattle, Tristan and Isolde brings Wagner to the McCaw Hall stage for the first time since 2016.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022
Seattle Opera will continue its 2022/23 season with Richard Wagner’s sensual epic, Tristan and Isolde. Building on the proud tradition of Wagner productions in Seattle, Tristan and Isolde brings Wagner to the McCaw Hall stage for the first time since 2016.
Cincinnati Opera's 2022 Summer Festival Concludes With CASTOR AND PATIENCE, AIDA, And MORRIS AND FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022
Cincinnati Opera concludes its 2022 Summer Festival July 21-31 with two powerful opera productions and one star-studded concert event.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022
Cincinnati Opera concludes its 2022 Summer Festival July 21-31 with two powerful opera productions and one star-studded concert event.
Cincinnati Opera Announces Revised Dates For World Premiere Of Spears/Smith CASTOR AND PATIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022
Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera's 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere in July 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022
Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera's 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere in July 2022.
Cincinnati Opera Announces Cast, Production, And Schedule Updates For 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022
Cincinnati Opera today shared updated cast, production, and schedule details for its 2022 Summer Festival, which will take place June 18 through July 31, 2022. After two seasons away, the company returns this summer to its longtime performance venues, Cincinnati Music Hall and the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022
Cincinnati Opera today shared updated cast, production, and schedule details for its 2022 Summer Festival, which will take place June 18 through July 31, 2022. After two seasons away, the company returns this summer to its longtime performance venues, Cincinnati Music Hall and the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA).
Seattle Opera Announces 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022
Seattle Opera’s 2022/23 season will bring a poignant world premiere (A Thousand Splendid Suns), a concert performance of an alluring French powerhouse (Samson and Delilah), and stagings of three cherished favorites (The Elixir of Love, Tristan and Isolde, and La traviata) to the Seattle Opera stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022
Seattle Opera’s 2022/23 season will bring a poignant world premiere (A Thousand Splendid Suns), a concert performance of an alluring French powerhouse (Samson and Delilah), and stagings of three cherished favorites (The Elixir of Love, Tristan and Isolde, and La traviata) to the Seattle Opera stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Elizabeth Williams been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Electra, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Crazy for You and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Secret Garden.
What awards has Elizabeth Williams won?
Elizabeth Williams has won the following awards: - Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing - Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Crazy for You
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