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Lucille Lortel

Date of Death: April 04, 1999

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BIO

Lucille Lortel was an actress, artistic director, and theatrical producer.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1926
Clara Rathboone

[Broadway]
1925
Inez

[Broadway]
1925
Part of the Marriage License Bureau

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 1961]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1955]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Special Awards

Lucille Lortel


winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lucille Lortel

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Lucille Lortel, Sarafina!

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, A Walk in the Woods

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, As Is

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, Angels Fall


winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Special Citation

Lucille Lortel

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News


Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
The Firehouse Theatre, Virginia Museum of History and Culture and the Richmond Planet Foundation Announce The John Mitchell Jr. Project

The Firehouse Theatre, in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and the Richmond Planet Foundation, has commissioned playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun to dramatize the life and times of John Mitchell Jr., the “fighting editor” of The Richmond Planet Newspaper.
Layton Williams Will Extend Run in TITANIQUE in London

Layton Williams will extend his run in the new West End musical Titanique at the Criterion Theatre until 8 June 2025. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Justin Cooley to Join KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour This Winter

Tony nominee Justin Cooley will join the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Seth for a limited time this February. Learn more about the tour and his run in it and see how to purchase tickets.
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at Open Fist Theatre Company

Open Fist Theatre Company will present Bat Boy: The Musical, the award-winning rock horror musical with a book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy & More to Star in 121 PROJECT LIVE IN CONCERT

Lucille Lortel Theatre will present 121 Project Live in Concert, a one-night-only event showcasing excerpts from five new musicals in development, featuring Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy and more.
EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Comes to Rogue Machine

Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery confronts humanity’s darkest fears with humor, warmth, and the fortitude of municipal public servants in this play about climate and change.
Photos: Betty Gilpin & More Join OH, MARY! on Broadway Tonight

Three-time Emmy Award nominee Betty Gilpin will take to the Lyceum Theatre stage for the first time tonight in the record-breaking hit comedy Oh, Mary!. Get a first look at photos here! 
Photos: Gary Gulman's GRANDILOQUENT Opens Off-Broadway

On Sunday, January 19 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Gary Gulman and friends celebrated his Off-Broadway debut at the opening night of his show, Grandiloquent. See photos here!
TheatreSquared Awarded American Theatre Wing Grant

TheatreSquared has received a $100,000 grant from the American Theatre Wing's National Theatre Company Grants program. Along with TheatreSquared, four other theater companies were recognized.
Iris Bahr Returns With Solo Show For One Night Only

From award-winning performer Iris Bahr (Curb your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends, DAI (enough)) comes the world premiere of Stories From the Brink. Learn more here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Tony Eligibility Rulings, the NEA Announces Nearly $40 Million in Grants

From national funding initiatives and emerging talent showcases to leadership changes and awards season updates, the industry demonstrates its capacity to adapt and inspire. Regional and international efforts underline the importance of community support, whether through wildfire relief in California or advocating for arts funding in Bristol. With new venues, leadership appointments, and cultural projects on the horizon, this week’s newsletter celebrates the power of the performing arts to drive innovation and foster connection across diverse audiences.
Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY To Have San Francisco Premiere At New Conservatory Theatre Center

New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced Colman Domingo's captivating dramedy, Wild with Happy. Presented in NCTC's Decker Theater, Wild with Happy runs March 7 - April 6, 2025.
Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger Join the Cast of TITANIQUE

Lea DeLaria and Andrew Keenan-Bolger will be joining Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Sets Dates and Reveals Special Award Recipients

The date has been set for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, celebrating four decades of recognizing Off-Broadway excellence. Plus, this year's Special Award recipients havebeen announced.
Photos: Gary Gulman in GRANDILOQUENT at the Lucille Lortel Theatre

You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere run of Grandiloquent, the new solo show by acclaimed comedian Gary Gulman. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE 7TH VOYAGE OF EGON TICHY (REDUX) Extended Off-Broadway

New York Theatre Workshop and Lucille Lortel Theatre are extending Sinking Ship and Theater in Quarantine’s world premiere production of The 7th Voyage of Egon Tichy [redux]. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Tickets on Sale For TITANIQUE in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, will go on sale today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Lucille Lortel been nominated for?

Lucille Lortel has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Unique Contribution to the Theatre recognition from the Drama League Awards, and nominations for Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sarafina!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Walk in the Woods, As Is, and Angels Fall. She has also received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

What awards has Lucille Lortel won?

Lucille Lortel has won several awards throughout her career. She has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, recognition for her Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

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