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Lorraine Serabian

Birth Place: New York

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BIO

Lorraine Serabian has had a long and varied career as a performer in Musicals and Non-Musicals on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional and International Theater, TV and Film. She studied extensively and exclusively with Uta Hagen and is now on the faculty of the H.B. Studio founded my Ms. Hagen and Herbert Berghof where she teaches Musical Theater as well as Scene Study and technique. She was honored by her Alma Mata Hofstra University with the distinguished George M. Estabrooke Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts, accompanied by a citation from the Congress of the United States. She created the role of the Leader on Broadway in the Hal Prince production of ZORBA! for which she received a Tony Award nomination and the Outer Critics Circle Award (Ms. Serabian also received a Barrymore Nomination when she reprieved her role in ZORBA! in the revival). She starred as Maria Callas in a tour of Master Class. Other Broadway credits include CABARET, THE FLOWERING PEACH (NAT) and CARMELINA.


She won the Helen Hayes Award for SHOW ME WHERE THE GOOD TIMES ARE and a nomination for LUCKY STIFF at the Olney Theater. Regionally Ms. Serabian has appeared in theaters across the United States winning critical praise for GYPSY, FIDDLER (Austin Table Award), INTO THE WOODS and A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Pioneer Theater, S.L.C), ON THE TOWN (Arena Stage, D.C.)TALE OF CINDERELLA (PBS Special). Law and Order, SVU.
Recent Off-Bway: SILENCE, BILBAO EFFECT. Town Hall's BROADWAY ORIGINALS.

STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1994
Performer

[Broadway]
1994
Leah

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Signora Carmelina Campbell (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Leader

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Frau Wendel [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1964
Agnes Mitty


Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical

Lorraine SerabianShow Me Where the Good Times Are

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Lorraine SerabianLucky Stiff


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance

Lorraine Serabian, Zorba

Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Lorraine Serabian, Zorba

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Lorraine Serabian Directs MERCIFUL DELUSIONS - 4 One Acts By Tennessee Williams At Theatre Row

Merciful Delusions Productions is announcing the November 2022 presentation of four one-act plays by Tennessee Williams at Theatre Row in Manhattan. The rarely produced works by one of America's most beloved playwrights are Moony's Kid Don't Cry, The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, The Case of the Crushed Petunias and Hello from Bertha.
Pick Your Ear Productions to Showcase Tennessee Williams' One-Acts in MERCIFUL DELUSIONS

Pick Your Ear Productions will present a repertoire of what may be considered some of Tennessee Williams' most popular one act plays, produced by Nicole Gut and directed by Tony Award nominee, Lorraine Serabian.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Kate Baldwin and More Set for October at Feinstein's/54 Below

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Kate Baldwin and More Set for October at Feinstein's/54 Below

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Matthew Morrison, Laura Benanti Celebration and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Rochelle & Paul Chamlin to Bring LIFE IS... to Don't Tell Mama

?Paul Chamlin and Rochelle Breyer Chamlin reprise "Life Is…" at Don't Tell Mama, Tuesday February 16th at 7pm and Sunday February 28th at 4pm.
Stageplays Theatre Company to Present IT'S ONLY MONEY

Stageplays Theatre Company presents a 2-performance benefit concert reading Sunday and Monday, December 13-14, to introduce its next world-premiere play, It's Only Money, a new comedy by Llywelyn Jones and Tom Ferriter.
Photo Coverage: Go Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS- Musicals of 1966-90

Author/critic Scott Siegel created BROADWAY BY THE YEAR for Town Hall, which he writes and hosts. Siegel takes audiences of all ages on a musical tour of the Great White Way, offering an entertaining verbal account of Broadway's history. Each evening celebrates the songs from Broadway shows of a selected year, sung by a cast of talented cabaret and Broadway performers. This marvelous program not only highlights favorite show-stopping numbers, it also features lesser-known gems.
Photo Coverage: Mary Testa, Bobby Steggert, Patrick Page & More Sing the Musicals of 1966-90

Author/critic Scott Siegel created BROADWAY BY THE YEAR for Town Hall, which he writes and hosts. Siegel takes audiences of all ages on a musical tour of the Great White Way, offering an entertaining verbal account of Broadway's history. Each evening celebrates the songs from Broadway shows of a selected year, sung by a cast of talented cabaret and Broadway performers. This marvelous program not only highlights favorite show-stopping numbers, it also features lesser-known gems.
THE MAPMAKER'S OPERA Set for NYMF, Now thru 7/20

The New York Musical Theater Festival, Stella Entertainment and Quill & Quaver Associates will present the world premiere of the new Australian Musical, THE MAPMAKER'S OPERA, based on the novel 'The Mapmakers Opera' by Bea Gonzalez, with a dynamic score based on Gypsy Flamenco, Latino and regional Mexican infused musical styles, today, July 9-20 at the Pearl Theatre, 555 West 42nd St.
Alice Ripley and More Set for newTACTics' THE WONDERFUL MR. & MRS. O'LEARY Tonight

THE WONDERFUL MR. & MRS. O'LEARY, written by Matte O'Brien and directed by David Alpert, will be presented as part of TACT's newTACTics series tonight, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. The production will feature Aaron Ramey, Alice Ripley, Sebastian Thomas, and Cassidy VanVonno.
Alice Ripley and More Set for newTACTics' THE WONDERFUL MR. & MRS. O'LEARY, 6/25-26

THE WONDERFUL MR. & MRS. O'LEARY, written by Matte O'Brien and directed by David Alpert, will be presented as part of TACT's newTACTics series on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. The production will feature Aaron Ramey, Alice Ripley, Sebastian Thomas, and Cassidy VanVonno.
THE MAPMAKER'S OPERA Set for NYMF, 7/9-20

The New York Musical Theater Festival, Stella Entertainment and Quill & Quaver Associates will present the world premiere of the new Australian Musical, THE MAPMAKER'S OPERA, based on the novel "The Mapmakers Opera" by Bea Gonzalez, with a dynamic score based on Gypsy Flamenco, Latino and regional Mexican infused musical styles, July 9-20 at the Pearl Theatre, 555 West 42nd St. A moving love story set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, and an Official Selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Link Project, THE MAPMAKER'S OPERA is directed by Donald Brenner with book and Lyrics by Victor Kazan and music by Kevin Purcell.
Libra 6 Productions' SILENCE Begins Previews Tonight, 5/4

Libra 6 Productions, Inc. presents SILENCE an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson, starring Lorraine Serabian, beginning tonight, May 4th.
SILENCE Opens for Previews this Week - Lorraine Serabian Stars

LIBRA 6 PRODUCTIONS is presenting SILENCE...., an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson and starring Lorraine Serabian from May 11 to 24. Previews open this week on the 4th of May.
Shell Theater Presents SILENCE, 5/11-24

Set against the backdrop of the World War I Armenian genocide, SILENCE, written by Herand Markarian, is the story of a woman's courageous journey to survive, embrace her family and preserve her Armenian heritage.
Libra 6 Productions Presents SILENCE, 5/4

Libra 6 Productions, Inc. presents SILENCE an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson, starring Lorraine Serabian, beginning May 4th.
Review - Broadway Originals

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Review - The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

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Photo Coverage: Tammy Grimes, Sarah Uriate Berry, et al. at Town Hall's BROADWAY ORIGINALS

The Town Hall, New York's landmark theatre and concert venuekicket off BROADWAY ORIGINALS! on Sunday, October 16nd. Tony winner Tammy Grimes (Unsinkable Molly Brown), Tony nominee Lorraine Serabian (Zorba!), Tituss Burgess (Guys & Dolls/The Little Mermaid), Sarah Uriate Berry (Taboo), Andrea Fierson (Once on This Island), Anne Runolfsson (Cyrano-The Musical) Marianne Tatum (Barnum), and Marva Hicks, Vanessa A. Jones, and Ramona Keller ('The Radio Ladies' from Caroline or Change) starred in the event, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities Click below to check out full coverage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lorraine Serabian been in?

Lorraine Serabian has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lorraine Serabian been in?

Lorraine Serabian has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lorraine Serabian been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Show Me Where the Good Times Are, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Lucky Stiff, Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Zorba and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Zorba.

What awards has Lorraine Serabian won?

Lorraine Serabian has won the Outstanding Actress in a Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Show Me Where the Good Times Are and the Best Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Zorba.

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