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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1948
Hedda Tesman

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1947
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1928
Hedda Tesman

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1928]
Director

Movies

Prince of Players
[ 1955 ] Gertrude inHamlet
The Devil's Disciple
[ 1959 ] Mrs. Dudgeon
Resurrection
[ 1980 ] Grandma Pearl

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Eva Le Gallienne, To Grandmother's House We Go

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Eva Le Gallienne , To Grandmother's House We Go


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1977 - Performance

Eva Le GallienneSpecial Award


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1976 - Best Performance

Eva Le Gallienne, The Royal Family


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Tony Awards - 1964 - Special Tony Award

Eva Le Gallienne

News


Photos: Inside the Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot Deck Launch Party!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 23, 2024

The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot, available September 3 from Running Press Studio, is the new tarot card set inspired by Broadway and featuring the art of Al Hirschfeld. A launch event was held recently and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos!
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 13, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot Featuring The Art Of Al Hirschfeld Available Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

Discover THE HIRSCHFELD BROADWAY TAROT, a unique tarot deck inspired by Broadway and featuring the iconic art of Al Hirschfeld, available starting September 3. Learn more!
TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass to Reopen Palm Beach Dramaworks This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass will reopen Palm Beach Dramaworks this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!
27 Theater Books for Your Summer 2023 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2023

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 27 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer reading list.
New Ibsen Company Launches With All-Female and Non-Binary Production of HEDDA GABLER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023

General Gabler's Theatre (GGT)-a new Seattle-based theatre company specializing in the works of Henrik Ibsen-has announced its inaugural production. GGT will present Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Eva Le Gallienne. The play runs from August 4-12, 2023 at West of Lenin in the Fremont neighborhood.
West Coast Premiere of GARDEN OF ALLA is Coming to Theatre West This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

Theatre West will present playwright and performer Romy Nordlinger in the West Coast premiere of Garden of Alla: The Alla Nazimova Story. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Stage And Screen Actor Ron Faber Dies At Age 90
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2023

Veteran award-winning actor Ron Faber, whose Broadway appearances included “First Monday in October” with Henry Fonda and “Medea” with Irene Papas, died March 26 after a two-month battle with lung cancer. He was 90.
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
23 Theater Books for Your Spring 2023 Reading List
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2023

Need a great book  to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 23 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.
IRRELEVANT Announced At Seven Dials Playhouse, 9- 28 January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2023

4 Le Gallienne Theatre Company in association  with Seven Dials Playhouse presents  the world premiere of Irrelevant, Monday 9th- Saturday 28th January 2023.
Le Gallienne Theatre Company And Seven Dials Playhouse Present The World Premiere Of IRRELEVANT January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022

4 Le Gallienne Theatre Company in association  with Seven Dials Playhouse presents  the world premiere of Irrelevant, Monday 9th- Saturday 28th January 2023.
The Burry Fredrik Foundation Marks 10 Years Of Support For Connecticut's Non-Profit Professional Producing Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Burry Fredrik Foundation championing the growth and continuing health of Connecticut's non-profit professional producing theaters. Since 2012, the Foundation has granted over $3 million to a dozen Connecticut theaters with a proven track record of accomplishments. In 2022, $500,000 will be awarded. The Foundation was established by Burry Fredrik (1925-2012), a Tony Award-winning producer and noted director, who lived in Weston, CT.
Mary John, Founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Passes Away at 96
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced of the passing of its founder Mary John (1925-2022).  Born in Green Bay, WI Mary forged a plan to create a professional theater for the city of Milwaukee and established Drama Inc, now Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in 1954. 
Lawrence Leritz, Bill McCauley & More to Join RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2021

Broadway's Lawrence Leritz, Bill McCauley and Stephen Currens will join friends, family and colleagues to salute the life and career of the great ICM literary agent Mitch Douglas on Richard Skipper Celebrates (YouTube) this Saturday evening, November 6th, 2021 at 6PM est.
French Riviera Film Festival 2021 to Honor George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021

The third annual French Riviera Film Festival, will present a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar-winning actor George Chakiris and Industry Excellence Awards to Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts, at an exclusive ceremony on July 14 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the announcement was made today by festival founders Gotham Chandna and Nicole Goesseringer Muj.
French Riviera Film Festival 2021 To Honor George Chakiris, Caroline Lagerfelt And Eric Roberts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2021

The third annual French Riviera Film Festival will present a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar-winning actor George Chakiris and Industry Excellence Awards to Caroline Lagerfelt and Eric Roberts, at an exclusive ceremony on July 14 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.
PUT A WOMAN ON A PEDESTAL Announces Final Evening Of Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021

Celebrating the stories of statue-worthy women are seven new plays in monologue form that will be performed virtually on Friday, June 18 at 7 pm (EDT) as a part of Put A Woman On A Pedestal, a StatueFest of theatrical works.
BWW Interview: Stephanie Shroyer's Prowess On Display In L.A. Theatre, Classrooms & WONDERLAND
by Gil Kaan - May 24, 2021

A Noise Within (ANW) will premiere their filmed staging of ALICE IN WONDERLAND streaming May 27, 2021. This Lewis Carroll classic, adapted by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus, was actually the last live production mounted on the ANW stage when theatres shut down last March. Stephanie Shroyer, who directed and conceived this Spring 2020 production, graciously agreed to answer a few of my queries.
Full Cast and Crew Announced For ALICE IN WONDERLAND From A Noise Within
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021

A Noise Within will release its second high-quality film of a stage production this spring: Alice in Wonderland—remounting the beloved production from Spring 2020—written by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus and originally directed and conceived by Stephanie Shroyer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eva Le Gallienne been in?

Eva Le Gallienne has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Eva Le Gallienne been in?

Eva Le Gallienne has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eva Le Gallienne been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for To Grandmother's House We Go, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for To Grandmother's House We Go, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Special Award, Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Royal Family and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).

What awards has Eva Le Gallienne won?

Eva Le Gallienne has received several awards throughout her career, including a Special Award from the Theatre World Awards. She won Best Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in The Royal Family. Additionally, she was honored with a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

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