Jason Robards
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations (May 5, 2026)
Danny Burstein Becomes Most Tony-Nominated Male Actor (May 5, 2026)
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen Will Announce 70th Annual Drama Desk Nominations Next Week (Apr 22, 2026)
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Awards and Nominations
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Jason Robards, Molly Sweeney
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Jason Robards, A Touch of the Poet
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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 - 2017-09-15 00:01:00
TV: She's a Shining Light! O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Judith Light with Monte Cristo Award!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-28 13:00:03
VIDEO: HUGHIE's Forest Whitaker Says Broadway Debut Has Been a 'Vulnerable' Experience
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-26 14:48:25
TV: Inside OLD TIMES' Opening Night on Broadway with Clive Owen, Eve Best & Kelly Reilly!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2015-10-07 13:03:27
WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast Celebrates 100th Year of New Haven's Shubert Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - 2014-12-23 10:11:31
TV: Kevin Spacey Receives EDWIN BOOTH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
by Robert Diamond - 2011-01-11 08:52:12
News
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from the big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026
With his nomination for Marjorie Prime, Danny Burstein has become the most nominated male actor in Tony history, having earned a total of nine nominations across his stage career.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations next week. Learn more about the upcoming event and the awards ceremony here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 12, 2026
With the new revival of Death of a Salesman now open on Broadway, we are highlighting some of the most interesting connections between actors who have played the iconic role of Willy Loman. Find out how these performers are connected in our guide!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
PRIDEARTS will present A.R. Gurney’s LOVE LETTERS with same-sex couples on April 11-12 and 18-19 at the Center on Halsted. The production will feature four couples, two male and two female.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company hosted its 2026 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by - Dec 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2026 Gala will honor Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Smart will be honored for her contribution to the theatre with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 20, 2025
Tom Troupe, actor, director, and writer who was married to the late Carole Cook, has passed away at the age of 97. He began acting in local theater productions before moving to New York City in 1948.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony was held at The Huntington Theatre in Boston. See the full list of winners here and learn more about the Awards!
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025
Tom Hanks will star in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, which he wrote with James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks. The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 24, 2025
Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated it 2025 Gala, honoring Danny DeVito. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, which included a special performance from Josh Groban. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Two Roads Productions will present “HUGHIE” by esteemed playwright Eugene O’Neill. His one-act play is considered one of American theater’s most oddly powerful theatrical inventions.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024
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.
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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.
Jason Robards has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: Outstanding Lifetime Achievement at The Lortels; Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards; The American Express Tribute at the Helen Hayes Awards; Outstanding Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for A Moon for the Misbegotten; Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for The Country Girl; and a Performance Award from the Theatre World Awards for Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
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