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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
US Premiere Production, 2016
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1983
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Piaf

[West End]
Original London Production, 1980
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Jane LapotaireThe Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Actress of the Year

Jane LapotaireShadowlands


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

Jane Lapotaire , Piaf


winner
Olivier Awards - 1979 - Actress of the Year in a New Play

Jane Lapotaire, Piaf

News


BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio

The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.
Silver Line Theatre Exchange Launches in Staunton

Silver Line Theatre Exchange has launched in Staunton, Virginia amidst the pandemic.  Jeremy West serves as artistic director. His two decades of experience on the stage and decade in the classroom has resulted in a brand of theatre education that keenly creates space and opportunity for people to explore their own identity and experience through collaboration and trust.
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection

BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
VIDEO: David Tennant and More in Royal Shakespeare Company's #ShareYourShakespeare Campaign

In celebration of William Shakespeare's 456th birthday, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences.
RSC Launches Audience Celebration Of Shakespeare, #ShareYourShakespeare

This Spring, the Royal Shakespeare Company will hand over its channels to the global community, in the largest ever celebration of Shakespeare by audiences in its history.
BWW Interview: Alexandra Gilbreath Talks THE PROVOKED WIFE

Talking about The Provoked Wife, Alexandra Gilbreath takes us through her experience at the RSC from straight out of drama school to 'Shakespearean ninja!'
Broadway HD To Celebrate Shakespeare Month This April

April is Shakespeare month! Marking both his birthday and passing on April 23rd, BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming platform for live theater, is highlighting its definitive collection of Shakespeare's productions.
Photo Flash: Playwright William Nicholson and More Celebrate FPA's SHADOWLANDS Opening Off-Broadway

Fellowship for Performing Arts returns to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS. The production opened last night, November 1st, at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row and will run through January 7, 2018. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities, featuring the playwright himself, below!
Fellowship for Performing Arts Opens First New York Revival of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
Fellowship for Performing Arts to Stage First New York Revival of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
NYC and Austin Theatre Companies Join Forces to Present BUTCHER HOLLER HERE WE COME

AZTEC ECONOMY in association with THEATRE SYNESTHESIA is pleased to announce the Austin premiere of BUTCHER HOLLER HERE WE COME by Casey Wimpee, directed by Leah Bonvissuto.
David Tennant-Led 'KING AND COUNTRY' Begins Tonight at BAM

In a major theatrical event marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, BAM, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and The Ohio State University present the US Premiere of Shakespeare's History plays in KING AND COUNTRY: SHAKESPEARE'S GREAT CYCLE OF KINGS. Following performances at the Barbican, and in China in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, the plays are directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and performed in repertory at the BAM Harvey Theater from tonight, Mar 24, through May 1, 2016.
Full Cast, Dates, Events Set for David Tennant-Led 'KING AND COUNTRY' at BAM

In a major theatrical event marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, BAM, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and The Ohio State University present the US Premiere of Shakespeare's History plays in KING AND COUNTRY: SHAKESPEARE'S GREAT CYCLE OF KINGS. Following performances at the Barbican, and in China in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, the plays are directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and performed in repertory at the BAM Harvey Theater from Mar 24 through May 1, 2016.
TV Exclusive: Watch a Scene from RSC's HENRY V; In US Theatres Starting 11/18!

Beginning November 18, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's Henry V will play in select movie houses across North America. The production, which opened to rave reviews at the RSC's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, was filmed for 'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon,' the RSC program that screens the world's greatest classical theatre company from Shakespeare's home town around the world through a continued partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive clip of the St. Crispin's Day speech- Act 4, Scene 3.
US Screenings of RSC's HENRY V Begin November 18

Beginning November 18, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's Henry V will play in select movie houses across North America.  The production, which opened to rave reviews at the RSC's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, was filmed for "Live from Stratford-upon-Avon," the RSC program that screens the world's greatest classical theatre company from Shakespeare's home town around the world through a continued partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment.  
Roger Rees Public Memorial to Be Held Today at the New Amsterdam Theatre

A memorial tribute will be held for Roger Rees, the legendary Tony Award-winning actor, and Tony Award nominated director, today, September 21 at 1:00 PM at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 W 42nd Street, NYC). 
VIDEO: Madonna Sings PIAF's 'La Vie En Rose' on Rebel Heart Tour

Madonna launched her highly anticipated Rebel Heart Tour with a sold-out show at the Bell Centre in Montreal just less than two weeks ago, and BroadwayWorld has obtained a performance video! Below, watch as Madonna sings 'La Vie En Rose'- signature song of Edith Piaf, the subject of the Broadway musical PIAF- with just a ukelele as accompaniment!
Joely Richardson Leads Trevor Nunn's THE WARS OF THE ROSES, Starting Tonight at Kingston

Rose Theatre Kingston presents THE WARS OF THE ROSES, beginning tonight 16 September and running through 31 October 2015, with press performances for all three plays on 3 October.
Roger Rees Public Memorial to be Held at New Amsterdam Theatre This Month

A memorial tribute will be held for Roger Rees, the legendary Tony Award-winning actor, and Tony Award nominated director, on Monday, September 21 at 1:00 PM at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 W 42nd Street, NYC), it was announced today.  Doors will open at 12:30 PM, with general admission seating available to the public.  
RSC's HENRY V Announces Full Cast, Including Alex Hassell

Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director, continues his exploration through Shakespeare's History plays as he directs Henry V, opening in Stratford-upon-Avon, before being broadcast to cinemas and transferring to the Barbican in London. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Lapotaire been in?

Jane Lapotaire has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Lapotaire been in?

Jane Lapotaire has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Jane Lapotaire's first West End show?

Jane Lapotaire's first West End show was Piaf which opened in

What awards has Jane Lapotaire been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII, Actress of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Shadowlands, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Piaf and Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Piaf.

What awards has Jane Lapotaire won?

Jane Lapotaire has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII. She also received the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Piaf, and was honored with the Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Piaf.

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