Lorna Courtney
Latest News on Lorna Courtney:
Listen: Hear Music From THE LOST BOYS Stage Adaptation (Jan 15, 2025)
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST (Jan 13, 2025)
Video: Lorna Courtney Sings 'Corner of the Sky' at MCC MISCAST23 (Dec 30, 2024)
Listen: Hear Music From THE LOST BOYS Stage Adaptation (Jan 15, 2025)
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST (Jan 13, 2025)
Video: Lorna Courtney Sings 'Corner of the Sky' at MCC MISCAST23 (Dec 30, 2024)
BIO
Lorna Courtney was raised in Jamaica, Queens, NY and attended LaGuardia High School for Vocal Performance. Her first professional job was in the gospel musical Mama I Want To Sing where she toured for 2 months in Japan at the age of 15. She performed with her gospel choir, Gospel For Teens on the Today Show and behind Chance The Rapper on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. After graduating a year early from the University of Michigan for musical theatre, Lorna performed as a stand-by for "Alana" and "Zoe" in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen and most recently played "Rosalia" and understudied "Maria" in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alana Beck (Understudy) [Replacement]
Zoe Murphy (Understudy) [Replacement]
TV Shows
The Equalizer
Jewel Machado
Jewel Machado
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Lead Performer in a Musical
Lorna Courtney, & Juliet
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Lorna Courtney, & Juliet
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Lorna Courtney, & Juliet
Videos
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST
by Michael Major - 01/13/2025
Photos/Video: & JULIET Welcomes Backstreet Boy AJ McLean for A Sing-Along
by A.A. Cristi - 05/17/2024
Video: Watch & JULIET's Lorna Courtney Perform 'Baby One More Time' on TODAY
by Michael Major - 12/15/2023
Video: & JULIET Is Pop Perfection at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - 11/23/2023
Exclusive: Go Inside Rehearsals for SPIRAL BOUND; Tonight at Joe's Pub
by In Rehearsals - 11/06/2023
Video: Vanessa Williams & Norm Lewis Talk Representation on Broadway With Black Theatre United on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 10/20/2023
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - 06/19/2023
Video: Watch & JULIET Star Lorna Courtney Perform '...Baby One More Time' on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 06/06/2023
Video: Watch Betsy Wolfe & Lorna Courtney Perform 'That's The Way It Is' on GMA3
by Michael Major - 05/30/2023
Video: Watch & JULIET Perform 'Since U Been Gone' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 05/30/2023
Video: & JULIET's Lorna Courtney & Kelly Clarkson Sing 'Since U Been Gone' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 05/01/2023
Video: & JULIET Performs 'Since U Been Gone' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - 04/26/2023
News
Listen: Hear Music From THE LOST BOYS Stage Adaptation
Get a first listen to music from the stage adaptation of The Lost Boys. The new musical will be directed by Michael Arden, featuring music by The Rescues. Watch a video of them performing 'Belong To Someone' for the first time!
Get a first listen to music from the stage adaptation of The Lost Boys. The new musical will be directed by Michael Arden, featuring music by The Rescues. Watch a video of them performing 'Belong To Someone' for the first time!
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST
Watch Joy Woods sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from My Fair Lady at MCC Theater's MISCAST in 2023. See a video of the Gypsy star perform the classic musical theatre song now!
Watch Joy Woods sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from My Fair Lady at MCC Theater's MISCAST in 2023. See a video of the Gypsy star perform the classic musical theatre song now!
Video: Lorna Courtney Sings 'Corner of the Sky' at MCC MISCAST23
You can now take a look back at Lorna Courtney performing 'Corner of the Sky' from Pippin at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. Learn more about the event and check out the video here!
You can now take a look back at Lorna Courtney performing 'Corner of the Sky' from Pippin at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. Learn more about the event and check out the video here!
Video: Julie Benko & More Celebrate Hanukkah With Reimagined 'Tomorrow'
Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch, in partnership with Seth Rudetsky and the Jewish Broadway Alliance, Situation, and Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue, have released a celebratory music video for Hanukkah on Broadway with a new arrangement of 'Tomorrow' from Annie.
Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch, in partnership with Seth Rudetsky and the Jewish Broadway Alliance, Situation, and Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue, have released a celebratory music video for Hanukkah on Broadway with a new arrangement of 'Tomorrow' from Annie.
Interview: Theatre Life with Rachel Simone Webb
Today’s subject Rachel Simone Webb is currently living her theatre life onstage at the Kennedy Center in the North American Tour of & Juliet playing the role of Juliet. The show runs through January 5th in the Opera House.
Today’s subject Rachel Simone Webb is currently living her theatre life onstage at the Kennedy Center in the North American Tour of & Juliet playing the role of Juliet. The show runs through January 5th in the Opera House.
Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.
New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.
Bernadette Peters, Raúl Esparza & More to Perform at NYSAF 2024 Gala
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional details for their 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn how to attend.
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional details for their 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn how to attend.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…
2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced
YoungArts has announced the 2025 YoungArts award winners— more than 800 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country, heralding the next generation of artists to watch.
YoungArts has announced the 2025 YoungArts award winners— more than 800 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country, heralding the next generation of artists to watch.
Photos: Lorna Courtney Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
Lorna Courtney, Tony Nominated actress in & Juliet, recently stopped by to celebrate her birthday and laugh at herself alongside audiences in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song. Ms. Courtney met the cast after the show, still laughing. Check out photos here!
Lorna Courtney, Tony Nominated actress in & Juliet, recently stopped by to celebrate her birthday and laugh at herself alongside audiences in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song. Ms. Courtney met the cast after the show, still laughing. Check out photos here!
Lorna Courtney, Christopher Jackson, Ciara Renee & More to Perform in NEXT at Joe's Pub
For one night only, co-composers Andrea Daly and Dominic Fallacaro present a World Premiere sneak preview of their new musical, NEXT, featuring Lorna Courtney and more. Learn more about the premiere and see how to purchase tickets.
For one night only, co-composers Andrea Daly and Dominic Fallacaro present a World Premiere sneak preview of their new musical, NEXT, featuring Lorna Courtney and more. Learn more about the premiere and see how to purchase tickets.
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Weekend
McCarter Theatre Center’s world premiere production of Empire Records will play its final performance this Sunday October 6 at The Berlind Theatre. Learn more about the new musical!
McCarter Theatre Center’s world premiere production of Empire Records will play its final performance this Sunday October 6 at The Berlind Theatre. Learn more about the new musical!
Enter for a Chance to Meet Josh Groban and Win Tickets to His FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the event has has launched a raffle for a grand prize of: two tickets to the exclusive Benefit Concert, meet Josh and take a photo with him, airfare for a trip to NYC and two nights at the Civilian Hotel in Times Square. And the “flash prize' is a personalized video from Josh plus a signed show poster. Find out how you can enter here!
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the event has has launched a raffle for a grand prize of: two tickets to the exclusive Benefit Concert, meet Josh and take a photo with him, airfare for a trip to NYC and two nights at the Civilian Hotel in Times Square. And the “flash prize' is a personalized video from Josh plus a signed show poster. Find out how you can enter here!
Video: Dylan Mulvaney Revisits THE BOOK OF MORMON in Miscast Throwback
MCC Theater has released a MISCAST throwback, featuring Dylan Mulvaney performing 'Man Up' from The Book of Mormon at MISCAST23. Watch below!
MCC Theater has released a MISCAST throwback, featuring Dylan Mulvaney performing 'Man Up' from The Book of Mormon at MISCAST23. Watch below!
Guest Review: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre-Electrifying
On Sunday, September 15, the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center saw a packed house for 'Empire Records: The Musical,' an adaptation of the eponymous cult classic film.
On Sunday, September 15, the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center saw a packed house for 'Empire Records: The Musical,' an adaptation of the eponymous cult classic film.
Exclusive: EMPIRE RECORDS Is Hitting High Notes at the McCarter
Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team.
Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team.
Laura Benanti and Miranda Ferriss Jones Will Host Two Events in Support of Kamala Harris
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and theater maker Miranda Ferriss Jones have joined forces to present two exclusive concert fundraisers in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign this month.
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and theater maker Miranda Ferriss Jones have joined forces to present two exclusive concert fundraisers in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign this month.
Renee Fleming, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Will Join Josh Groban For FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
Stars of music and theatre will take the stage alongside Josh Groban for The Find Your Light Foundation's annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The concert will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the famous Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Stars of music and theatre will take the stage alongside Josh Groban for The Find Your Light Foundation's annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The concert will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the famous Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More
Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!
Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at McCarter Tonight
Performances for the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical begin tonight. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Performances for the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical begin tonight. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lorna Courtney been in?
Lorna Courtney has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Lorna Courtney been in?
Lorna Courtney has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lorna Courtney been nominated for?
Best Lead Performer in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for & Juliet, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for & Juliet and Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for & Juliet.
What awards has Lorna Courtney won?
Lorna Courtney has won the Best Lead Performer in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in & Juliet.
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