Katharine Cornell
Date of Death: June 09, 1974 (81)
Birth Place: Berlin, GERMANY
Latest News on Katharine Cornell:
Court Theatre to Present Spotlight Reading Series Featuring Works by Sonia Sanchez (Feb 1, 2023)
Washington DC's Historic National Theatre Foundation Adds New Board Members (Mar 20, 2022)
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov (Apr 22, 2020)
Court Theatre to Present Spotlight Reading Series Featuring Works by Sonia Sanchez (Feb 1, 2023)
Washington DC's Historic National Theatre Foundation Adds New Board Members (Mar 20, 2022)
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov (Apr 22, 2020)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1948 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Katharine Cornell, Antony and Cleopatra
winner
Drama League Awards - 1935 - Distinguished Performance Award
Katharine Cornell, Romeo and Juliet
News
Court Theatre to Present Spotlight Reading Series Featuring Works by Sonia Sanchez
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023
Court Theatre will present the 2023 Spotlight Reading Series. The Spotlight Reading Series will run March 15 - 17, 2023 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023
Court Theatre will present the 2023 Spotlight Reading Series. The Spotlight Reading Series will run March 15 - 17, 2023 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts.
Washington DC's Historic National Theatre Foundation Adds New Board Members
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 20, 2022
Washington DC's oldest continuously operating theatre, The National Theatre has added four distinguished new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the theatre's Board are private equity pioneer Daryn Dodson, longtime non-profit and arts leader Peter Jablow, innovative advertising and marketing executive Jean Komendera, and civic leader and two-term Washington DC Mayor, Anthony A. Williams.
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 20, 2022
Washington DC's oldest continuously operating theatre, The National Theatre has added four distinguished new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the theatre's Board are private equity pioneer Daryn Dodson, longtime non-profit and arts leader Peter Jablow, innovative advertising and marketing executive Jean Komendera, and civic leader and two-term Washington DC Mayor, Anthony A. Williams.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Anton Chekhov. Today's play, Three Sisters!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Anton Chekhov. Today's play, Three Sisters!
Alex Brightman And Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Announce 2020 Drama League Award Nominees On April 16
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020
Alex Brightman and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, the current lead actors in the hit Broadway musical Beetlejuice, will announce the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The announcement event takes place on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street, 4th Floor) and will be streamed live via BroadwayWorld.com.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020
Alex Brightman and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, the current lead actors in the hit Broadway musical Beetlejuice, will announce the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The announcement event takes place on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street, 4th Floor) and will be streamed live via BroadwayWorld.com.
BWW Review: Free Reign's SAINT JOAN Handsomely Shaves a Shavian Tragedy
by Perry Tannenbaum - Aug 16, 2019
GBS is often decried for his didacticism, but in SAINT JOAN, he allowed the story to carry him away from his usual soapbox. With some judicious pruning and an infusion of lively swordplay, Free Reign Theatre has made this masterwork even more agreeable and accessible.
by Perry Tannenbaum - Aug 16, 2019
GBS is often decried for his didacticism, but in SAINT JOAN, he allowed the story to carry him away from his usual soapbox. With some judicious pruning and an infusion of lively swordplay, Free Reign Theatre has made this masterwork even more agreeable and accessible.
Kavinoky Theatre, Zonta Clubs Present Dramatic Reading of LITTLE WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2019
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville, and the Zonta Clubs of Buffalo and Grand Island are joining to present a dramatic reading of the play Little Women, adapted by Marian de Forest from the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2019
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville, and the Zonta Clubs of Buffalo and Grand Island are joining to present a dramatic reading of the play Little Women, adapted by Marian de Forest from the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
The Kavinoky Theatre, Zonta Clubs Present Dramatic Reading of LITTLE WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville, and the Zonta Clubs of Buffalo and Grand Island are joining to present a dramatic reading of the play Little Women, adapted by Marian de Forest from the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville, and the Zonta Clubs of Buffalo and Grand Island are joining to present a dramatic reading of the play Little Women, adapted by Marian de Forest from the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
BWW Exclusive: LADY IN THE DARK- A Musical Mixture of Head and Hart
by Harry Haun - Apr 17, 2019
There's an unfortunate guffaw in the otherwise well-calibrated British thriller of '46, 'Dead of Night,' when Mervyn Johns (Glynis' dad), sensing he's sinking into insanity, brings a shaky hand to his forehead and says, 'I've got to get to a mental specialist.'
by Harry Haun - Apr 17, 2019
There's an unfortunate guffaw in the otherwise well-calibrated British thriller of '46, 'Dead of Night,' when Mervyn Johns (Glynis' dad), sensing he's sinking into insanity, brings a shaky hand to his forehead and says, 'I've got to get to a mental specialist.'
Watch The Drama League Awards Nominations Exclusively On BroadwayWorld- LIVE Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2019
Today is the day! Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2019
Today is the day! Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Will Announce 2019 Drama League Award Nominees On Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2019
The Drama League has announced, today, that Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2019
The Drama League has announced, today, that Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Will Announce 2019 Drama League Award Nominees On April 17
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019
The Drama League has announced, today, that Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019
The Drama League has announced, today, that Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Kelli O'Hara, Alex Timbers, and Taylor Mac Named 2019 Drama League Awards Special Recognitions Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019
The Drama League has named honorees of this year's special recognitions at the 85th Annual Drama League Awards!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019
The Drama League has named honorees of this year's special recognitions at the 85th Annual Drama League Awards!
Michael Cerveris and More Set for Reading of THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019
Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the next REVELATION READING, the New York Premiere of The Shadow of a Doubt by Edith Wharton, directed by Eleanor Holdridge: Emily Brown, Michael Cerveris, Kimberly Chatterjee, Samantha Blaire Cutler, Sanjit De Silva, Adam Harrington, Kathryn Meisle, Amanda Quaid and Brian Wile. This will take place on Monday January 28th at 7:30 PM at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Hudson Streets).
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019
Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the next REVELATION READING, the New York Premiere of The Shadow of a Doubt by Edith Wharton, directed by Eleanor Holdridge: Emily Brown, Michael Cerveris, Kimberly Chatterjee, Samantha Blaire Cutler, Sanjit De Silva, Adam Harrington, Kathryn Meisle, Amanda Quaid and Brian Wile. This will take place on Monday January 28th at 7:30 PM at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Hudson Streets).
Taylor Louderman, Ashley Park, and Kate Rockwell Will Host the Drama League Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018
The Drama League has announced, today, that Taylor Louderman, Ashley Park, andKate Rockwell - the three 'Plastics' from this season's production of Mean Girls - will co-host the 84th Annual Drama League Awards on Friday, May 18, 2018.
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018
The Drama League has announced, today, that Taylor Louderman, Ashley Park, andKate Rockwell - the three 'Plastics' from this season's production of Mean Girls - will co-host the 84th Annual Drama League Awards on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Watch The Drama League Awards Nominations Announcement Exclusively On BroadwayWorld!
by Alan Henry - Apr 17, 2018
Today is the day! This morning 11am, Harriet Harris and Julie White announced the 2018 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
by Alan Henry - Apr 17, 2018
Today is the day! This morning 11am, Harriet Harris and Julie White announced the 2018 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
Harriet Harris, Julie White & Christopher Sieber to Announce 2018 Drama League Award Nominees
by Julie Musbach - Apr 17, 2018
The Drama League has announced, today, Tony® Award-winners Harriet Harris, Julie White, and Tony Award-nominee Christopher Sieber will announce the2018 Drama League Awards Nominees.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 17, 2018
The Drama League has announced, today, Tony® Award-winners Harriet Harris, Julie White, and Tony Award-nominee Christopher Sieber will announce the2018 Drama League Awards Nominees.
Idina Menzel and Casey Nicholaw to Be Honored at 2018 Drama League Awards
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2018
The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) will honor three powerhouses of the American theater community at the 84th Annual Drama League Awards, set for Friday afternoon, May 18, 2018 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2018
The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) will honor three powerhouses of the American theater community at the 84th Annual Drama League Awards, set for Friday afternoon, May 18, 2018 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.
Nancy Anderson, Arnie Burton, Robert Cuccioli, Mara Davi and More to Star in A MAN'S WORLD for Project Shaw
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017
Gingold Theatrical Group continues its 12th Season of PROJECT SHAW when it presents its 125th concert presentation, a rare staging of A Man's World by Rachel Crothers.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017
Gingold Theatrical Group continues its 12th Season of PROJECT SHAW when it presents its 125th concert presentation, a rare staging of A Man's World by Rachel Crothers.
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for June 9, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 9, 2017
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! Welcome to Friday, June 9, 2017 - we're awfully glad to have you here! It's a big weekend in Nashville, maybe the biggest ever, thanks to the perfect storm of events and celebrations all across the region. It's CMA Music Festival weekend, Bonnaroo is pulsating some miles down the road (taking most of the attendees through Music City on their way to Manchester) and the Nashville Predators take on a team from Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup Final's sixth game on Sunday night at Bridgestone Arena.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 9, 2017
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! Welcome to Friday, June 9, 2017 - we're awfully glad to have you here! It's a big weekend in Nashville, maybe the biggest ever, thanks to the perfect storm of events and celebrations all across the region. It's CMA Music Festival weekend, Bonnaroo is pulsating some miles down the road (taking most of the attendees through Music City on their way to Manchester) and the Nashville Predators take on a team from Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup Final's sixth game on Sunday night at Bridgestone Arena.
LPTW to Host 'Women Stage The World' March Through Times Square
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017
On June 13th at 6:00pm, The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW), a not-for-profit organization promoting visibility and increased opportunities for women in the field, will lead their 5th Annual Equality March through Times Square to advocate for equal representation and pay for women in theatre, Women Stage The World.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017
On June 13th at 6:00pm, The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW), a not-for-profit organization promoting visibility and increased opportunities for women in the field, will lead their 5th Annual Equality March through Times Square to advocate for equal representation and pay for women in theatre, Women Stage The World.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Katharine Cornell been in?
Katharine Cornell has appeared on Broadway in 39 shows.
How many West End shows has Katharine Cornell been in?
Katharine Cornell has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Katharine Cornell been nominated for?
Katharine Cornell has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for the Tony Awards in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "Antony and Cleopatra." Additionally, she received a nomination for the Drama League Awards' Distinguished Performance Award for her role in "Romeo and Juliet."
What awards has Katharine Cornell won?
Katharine Cornell has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "Antony and Cleopatra." She also received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her role in "Romeo and Juliet."
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