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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Edna Mae Sheridan

[West End]
London Production, 1968
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Lola


Movies

A Man Called Adam
[ 1966 ] Theo
Quando dico che ti amo
[ 1967 ] Julia
Black Tigress
[ 1967 ] Lola Gate
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
[ 1970 ] Emma Jones
The Klansman
[ 1974 ] Loretta Sykes
Lady Cocoa
[ 1975 ] Coco
Mad About You
[ 1989 ] Cey's Secretary

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1975 - Performance

Lola Falana, Doctor Jazz

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Lola Falana, Doctor Jazz

News


Review: Janine LaManna Owns The Stage In BLACK & GOLD at The Green Room 42

When Janine LaManna announced her solo show debut, there was a reasonable expectation that she would be good at it... but THIS good? Like, Holy Wow.
The Neon Museum To Hold PRIDE Weekend Gallery Talks This Week

The Neon Museum will hold special Gallery Talks during Las Vegas PRIDE 2022. The free 15-minute docent-led discussions will highlight the history and impact of the LGBTQ+ community in Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 7, Saturday, Oct 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. each day.
BWW Feature: Celebration of Life for BILL ACOSTA to be held at Italian American Club on March 26

Bill Acosta was known as the Man of 1,001 voices, headlining on the stages on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Luxor and Flamingo, and thousands of performances in many other venues. Bill passed away on Jan. 26, and a celebration of his life will be held at the Italian American Club on March 26.
BWW Review: THIS IS LOLA Leaves Us Lost at Joe's Pub

Talented Dionne Figgins can't rescue a biography musical about Lola Falana at Joe's Pub nightclub cabaret.
Joe's Pub Releases Upcoming Schedule

Literary cabaret House of Speakeasy is back at Joe's Pub with Nina Burleigh, James Geary, Maggie Paxson & Monique Truong, while This Alien Nation, a celebration of immigrant stories, returns with Julio Torres, Mohammad Ewaz, Seuketu Mehta and Fariha Róisín.
New Book, CONFESSIONS OF 400 MEN: TRUE REVELATIONS OF LUST, FIDELITY, FEELINGS AND FANTASY Debuts In PA

Author Heidi Doheny Jay will debut her new book, 'Confessions of 400 Men: True Revelations of Lust, Fidelity, Feelings & Fantasy' (ISBN: 978-1543925968) at Philly Art Collective: 253 N. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6-9 p.m.
getTV Salutes 20th Century Pioneers In Honor Of Black History Month

getTV Salutes 20th Century Pioneers In Honor Of Black History Month
getTV Honors Black History Month with Salute to Artists from Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson & Sammy Davis Jr. to Lena Horne, Diana Ross & More

This month, getTV is commemorating Black History Month with a salute the 20thCentury's pioneers who triumphantly overcame societal barriers and paved the way for today's generation of artists and entertainers in the areas of drama, comedy and music.
getTV Salutes 20th Century Pioneers In Honor Of Black History Month

This month, getTV is commemorating Black History Month with a salute to the 20 th Century's pioneers who triumphantly overcame societal barriers and paved the way for today's generation of artists and entertainers in the areas of drama, comedy and music.
InDepth InterView: Andrea McArdle Talks 54 Below Show DREAM ROLES, Plus New Album, ANNIE Memories, BWW VISITS OZ & More

Today we are talking to a terrifically talented triple-threat diva known for her legendary Broadway performance as the title character in the iconic original production of ANNIE as well as notable appearances on Broadway since in STARLIGHT EXPRESS, LES MISERABLES, STATE FAIR and more - the engaging and passionate Andrea McArdle. Opening up about her life after 'Tomorrow' as well as sharing memories of her time in ANNIE, McArdle sheds some light on her idiosyncratic showbiz career and shares sensational stories from her past and present while also looking ahead to the future. Additionally, McArdle looks back on many of her most famous roles to date, including her roller skating days in STARLIGHT EXPRESS and her recent stint as MAME herself, as well as her various Judy Garland-related properties, too - the TV biopic RAINBOW and the stage adaptation of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS among them, not to mention her sensational star turn as the opener of the recent sold-out series of 10th anniversary concerts at Joe's Pub, BROADWAYWORLD.COM VISITS OZ, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and MaryBeth Abel, where she exquisitely performed 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows'. Plus, McArdle comments on her recent Broadway Records live album 70'S & SUNNY and the material and decade that inspired it. Most importantly, McArdle looks ahead to her new series of solo shows kicking off at 54 Below this week titled DREAM ROLES and previews some of the stupendous song selections she has chosen for the show - with material by Stephen Sondheim, Charles Strouse and more included! All of that and much, much more awaits in this career-spanning chat with one of Broadway's best and best-loved leading ladies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lola Falana been in?

Lola Falana has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Lola Falana been in?

Lola Falana has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Lola Falana's first West End show?

Lola Falana's first West End show was Golden Boy which opened in 1968

What awards has Lola Falana been nominated for?

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Doctor Jazz and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Doctor Jazz.

What awards has Lola Falana won?

Lola Falana has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Doctor Jazz.

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