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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


Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS

The Big Gay Jamboree is shining a big, gay bat signal for the entire theatre community by hosting, “Marla’s Crisis,” a one-night-only takeover of the famed piano bar, Marie’s Crisis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre

Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Unveils 2025 Season Featuring THE COMEDY OF ERRORS & More

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed their 2025 Season. Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s season will include William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy The Comedy of Errors and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Gary Gulman To Make Off-Broadway Debut With GRANDILOQUENT At The Lortel Theatre

Comedian Gary Gulman will make his Off-Broadway debut this winter, with the world premiere of his new solo show Grandiloquent at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit

Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
Cast Set For SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre

Long Wharf Theatre nnounced the cast and creative team for its fall production of She Loves Me, written by Jerry Bock (music), Joe Masteroff (book), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), which will take place at The Lab at ConnCORP in Hamden.
Joseph Hayward & Debra Walton Assume New Roles at The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company has revealed that Joseph Hayward is stepping into the role of Interim Producing Artistic Director, and Debra Walton, as the Interim Associate Artistic Director.
WEATHER GIRL Will Transfer to the Soho Theatre in 2025

After a multiple award-winning, sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024. Weather Girl will transfer to Soho Theatre in 2025. Learn more about the production here!
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song

Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.
TEETH Star Alyse Alan Louis Takes Over Our Instagram Today

Teeth the Musical star Alyse Alan Louis is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Louis takes our followers behind-the-scenes of Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's Off-Broadway musical.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon

The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Broadway-Bound FAHRENHEIT 451 Stage Adaptation in the Works From Martyna Majok

Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 has its sights set on the Broadway stage! A Broadway-bound stage adaptation  is in development with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation

The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre

ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.
Los Angeles New Play Project Awards Four Prizes in 2024 Competition

Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025

The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE

The Big Gay Jamboree's Stacy, played by Marla Mindelle, reached a milestone in her quest to become a Real Housewife when Bravo personality and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen visited The Big Gay Jamboree this week. Check out photos from the visit below!
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances

There are only five more performances left to see Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song Off-Broadway at THEATER555. The Tony award-winning musical parody or Broadway shows and stars will be performed Friday, November 1st at 8PM, Saturday, November 2nd at 3PM and 8PM and Sunday, November 3rd at 3PM and will take its final bow on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM. 

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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