Jason Robards
Also Credited As: Jason Robards, Jr.
Latest News on Jason Robards:
Danny DeVito to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2025 Gala (Oct 29, 2024)
Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List (May 22, 2024)
John Ford Coley Reissues Four Albums To Streaming Services (May 19, 2024)
Danny DeVito to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2025 Gala (Oct 29, 2024)
Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List (May 22, 2024)
John Ford Coley Reissues Four Albums To Streaming Services (May 19, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
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The Lortels - 2000 - Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
Jason Robards
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Drama League Awards - 1997 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre
Jason Robards
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Actor - Play
Jason Robards, Molly Sweeney
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Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - The American Express Tribute
Jason Robards
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Jason Robards, A Touch of the Poet
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Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding Performance
Jason Robards, A Moon for the Misbegotten
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Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Jason Robards, The Country Girl
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Jason Robards, Hughie
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Theatre World Awards - 1957 - Performance
Jason RobardsLong Day’s Journey Into Night
Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Jason Robards, Long Day's Journey Into Night
Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, September 15- Light the Lights! Sondheim Celebrates His Newly Re-Named Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2017
TV: She's a Shining Light! O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Judith Light with Monte Cristo Award!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2017
TV: Inside OLD TIMES' Opening Night on Broadway with Clive Owen, Eve Best & Kelly Reilly!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 7, 2015
WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast Celebrates 100th Year of New Haven's Shubert Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - Dec 23, 2014
News
Danny DeVito to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2025 Gala
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2025 Gala will honor Danny DeVito. Mr. DeVito, who most recently starred in Roundabout’s I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, made his Broadway debut in Roundabout’s The Price by Arthur Miller. Learn more about DeVito and see how to purchase tickets to the gala.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2025 Gala will honor Danny DeVito. Mr. DeVito, who most recently starred in Roundabout’s I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, made his Broadway debut in Roundabout’s The Price by Arthur Miller. Learn more about DeVito and see how to purchase tickets to the gala.
Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List
Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
John Ford Coley Reissues Four Albums To Streaming Services
Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling artist John Ford Coley (best known for his early career work as one-half of the ‘70s duo England Dan & John Ford Coley whose hits included “I'd Really Love to See You Tonight,” “We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again” and “Love is the Answer”) announces his album, Sketches Vol. 1, will be available for streaming today for the first time ever.
Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling artist John Ford Coley (best known for his early career work as one-half of the ‘70s duo England Dan & John Ford Coley whose hits included “I'd Really Love to See You Tonight,” “We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again” and “Love is the Answer”) announces his album, Sketches Vol. 1, will be available for streaming today for the first time ever.
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!
New Music Venue The Central Park Café Opens Across The Street From Carnegie Hall
The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!
The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Debut
One of the most iconic and influential movies ever made, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST has been restored from the original 35mm Techniscope camera negative by Paramount's archive team, L'Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation. This restoration honors the 2007 Film Foundation photochemical restoration overseen by director Martin Scorsese.
One of the most iconic and influential movies ever made, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST has been restored from the original 35mm Techniscope camera negative by Paramount's archive team, L'Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation. This restoration honors the 2007 Film Foundation photochemical restoration overseen by director Martin Scorsese.
Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More to Reunite for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre
This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.
This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.
Interview: Andrea Gordon of MIRIAM AND ESTHER GO TO THE DIAMOND DISTRICT at Magic Theatre Excavates Her Own Family History to Create a Music-Filled Tale of Forgiveness
BroadwayWorld talks to director/playwright/producer Andrea Gordon about her new play 'Miriam and Esther Go to the Diamond District' running at San Francisco's Magic Theatre January 18-28. The play tells a story of 2 sisters (daughters of an opera singer & concert pianist) meeting to go through their mother's belongings 45 years after she's died.
BroadwayWorld talks to director/playwright/producer Andrea Gordon about her new play 'Miriam and Esther Go to the Diamond District' running at San Francisco's Magic Theatre January 18-28. The play tells a story of 2 sisters (daughters of an opera singer & concert pianist) meeting to go through their mother's belongings 45 years after she's died.
Dorothy Clicks Her Heels Fabulously With The Audio Book Release Of DRAMA OZ
Dorothy Clicks Her Heels Fabulously with the Audio Book Release of Drama Oz, the 14th Nicky and Noah mystery novel, by Joe Cosentino, performed by Brian Cheney. Join Nicky and Noah as they stage an original musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in a hilarious and captivating gay cozy mystery comedy series.
Dorothy Clicks Her Heels Fabulously with the Audio Book Release of Drama Oz, the 14th Nicky and Noah mystery novel, by Joe Cosentino, performed by Brian Cheney. Join Nicky and Noah as they stage an original musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in a hilarious and captivating gay cozy mystery comedy series.
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Makes Landmark $2 Million Gift to Roundabout Theatre Company and Reveals New Leadership
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater recently made a landmark $2 million gift to Roundabout Theatre Company, fulfilling a pledge made by its founder, Laura Pels, during a special campaign to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater recently made a landmark $2 million gift to Roundabout Theatre Company, fulfilling a pledge made by its founder, Laura Pels, during a special campaign to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.
Roundabout Theatre Company 2024 Gala to Honor Kenny Leon & Feature Ariana DeBose Performance
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala will honor Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family on Monday, March 4 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala will honor Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family on Monday, March 4 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.
STING*CHRONICITY to Close Out Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival
Don't miss the final performance of Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival with STING*Chronicity.
Don't miss the final performance of Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival with STING*Chronicity.
Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Gala
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.
Peter Pan Flies In A New Direction With The Audio Book Release Of DRAMA PAN, The 12th Nicky And Noah Mystery Novel
Peter Pan takes a new twist in the audio book release of 'Drama Pan,' the 12th installment of the Nicky and Noah mystery series by Joe Cosentino. Join the merry crew at Treemeadow College as they create their own musical version of Peter Pan, filled with laughter, murder, and plenty of surprises. Get ready for a cozy mystery comedy that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Peter Pan takes a new twist in the audio book release of 'Drama Pan,' the 12th installment of the Nicky and Noah mystery series by Joe Cosentino. Join the merry crew at Treemeadow College as they create their own musical version of Peter Pan, filled with laughter, murder, and plenty of surprises. Get ready for a cozy mystery comedy that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Interview: A Most Amiable Joint Effort of James G. Hirsch & Robert A. Papazian to Create LOVE AMONG THE RUINS
James G. Hirsch & Robert A. Papazian’s Love Among the Ruins begins its limited engagement at the El Portal Theatre October 8, 2023 (with previews starting October 6th). Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of JoBeth Williams and Peter Strauss. After decades in successful careers in television, Love Among the Ruins marks James and Robert’s initial foray into theatre.
James G. Hirsch & Robert A. Papazian’s Love Among the Ruins begins its limited engagement at the El Portal Theatre October 8, 2023 (with previews starting October 6th). Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of JoBeth Williams and Peter Strauss. After decades in successful careers in television, Love Among the Ruins marks James and Robert’s initial foray into theatre.
Never Before Seen OF THINGS PAST Starring Michael Moriarty, Louise Caire Clark and Tara Reid to Debut in October
Of Things Past, a truly unique production, over 37 years in the making, at last will be enjoyed by North American viewing audiences beginning October 3rd on Amazon, Vudu and major cable systems' VOD, the announcement was made today by the film's distributor Jerome Courshon, CEO of Lion Heart Distribution.
Of Things Past, a truly unique production, over 37 years in the making, at last will be enjoyed by North American viewing audiences beginning October 3rd on Amazon, Vudu and major cable systems' VOD, the announcement was made today by the film's distributor Jerome Courshon, CEO of Lion Heart Distribution.
Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jason Robards been nominated for?
Outstanding Lifetime Achievement (The Lortels), Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Molly Sweeney , The American Express Tribute (Helen Hayes Awards) for , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Touch of the Poet, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Country Girl, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Hughie, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Long Day’s Journey Into Night and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night.
What awards has Jason Robards won?
Jason Robards has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, the Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award from the Drama League Awards, and the American Express Tribute from the Helen Hayes Awards. He received the Outstanding Performance Award from the Drama Desk Awards for A Moon for the Misbegotten and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Tony Award for The Country Girl. Additionally, he was honored with a Performance Award from the Theatre World Awards for Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
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