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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


TITANIQUE Returns To The Segal Centre This February

The Segal Centre is remounting their hit show Titanique, originally co-produced with David and Hannah Mirvish, at the Sylvan Adams Theatre from February 2 to 16, 2025 with added Saturday matinée performances.
Chris Renfro and Phillip James Brannon to Join OH, MARY! on Broadway

Phillip James Brannon and Chris Renfro will join the company of the Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! in January. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Dramatists Guild Foundation Names Gloria Oladipo As 2024 Thom Thomas Award Winner

The Dramatists Guild Foundation has named Gloria Oladipo as the recipient of the 2024 Thom Thomas Award, given annually to an alumnus of the DGF Fellows program who demonstrates great artistic skill. Learn more about Oladipo!
Vineyard Theatre Will Honor Joe Morton at 2025 Annual Gala

Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. The Gala will be held in February. Learn more here!
THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW Comes To Laguna Playhouse This January

“The Skivvies” return to Laguna Playhouse with this concert celebration of the 1973 cult musical, The Rocky Horror Show this January.
TITANIQUE to Premiere in Paris at the Théâtre du Lido in April 2025

Titanique will continue its global trek in 2025, with the musical premiering in Paris this April. Learn more about Titanique and see how to purchase tickets to its productions!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Makes Its Wisconsin Public Premiere At The Marcus Performing Arts Center

Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, is making its Wisconsin public premiere at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, running for a limited engagement from May 3 through May 4, 2025. Dog Man: The Musical is a special co-presentation between First Stage and the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For URINETOWN

South Bay Musical Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical URINETOWN, running from Jan. 25 to Feb. 15, 2025.
TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.
TITANIQUE Extends at Toronto's CAA Theatre

The all-Canadian production of Titanîque began performances at Toronto’s CAA theatre on December 5, and has now been extended. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER At American Repertory Theater

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard (Chasing Magic, Funny Girl) return to A.R.T. this holiday season to share the joyful, resilient, and liberating spirit of tap. Check out photos from the show.
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below

Watch a video of Kate Baldwin singing 'Everything' by Oliver Houser. Oliver Houser is a writer, composer, actor, and a student at the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College, NY.
Creative Team Set For THE LAST FIVE YEARS Starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren

The design team and additional creative team members have been announced for the first-ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Learn more about the team here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Seattle Next Month

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre in January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here and find out how to get tickets!
Photos: TITANIQUE at The Criterion Theatre in the West End

Get a first look at production photos of Titanique, New York’s splash hit comedy now playing at The Criterion Theatre! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Penn & Teller to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Radio City Music Hall

Penn & Teller will celebrate 50 years together when they headline Radio City Music Hall on Thursday August 21, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Shoshana Bean to Star in Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead Arena Stage's upcoming production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn more!
HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Starring Adam Driver Recoups Initial Investment

The current run of the play Hold on to Me Darling by Kenneth Lonergan and starring Adam Driver, has recouped its initial investment. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Extension Begins Tonight For Jenny Lyn Bader's MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY

Previews begin tonight for Luna Stage's New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith! Learn more and see
TEETH to Play Final Performance at New World Stages in January

TEETH will conclude its run at New World Stages in January. Teeth features book and music by Anna K. Jacobs, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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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