Lynne Thigpen
Date of Death: March 13, 2003 (54)
Birth Place: Joliet, IL, USA
Latest News on Lynne Thigpen:
What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards? (Jun 10, 2023)
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021 (Nov 21, 2020)
New Film and Music Releases For the Week of March 23 - 9 TO 5, GODSPELL, KATY KEENE, and More! (Mar 24, 2020)
What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards? (Jun 10, 2023)
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021 (Nov 21, 2020)
New Film and Music Releases For the Week of March 23 - 9 TO 5, GODSPELL, KATY KEENE, and More! (Mar 24, 2020)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
JoAnne Robinson
Heather Lamb
Diane Wilson
Maggie Holmes
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Performer
Performer (Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2000 - Performance
Lynne Thigpen, Jar the Floor
winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Lynne Thigpen, An American Daughter
winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Obie Committee
Lynne Thigpen
winner
Obie Awards - 1992 - Performance
Lynne Thigpen, Boesman and Lena
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VIDEO: On This Day, November 7- Prepare Ye for the First Broadway Revival of GODSPELL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2017
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What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards?
While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time?
While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time?
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
New Film and Music Releases For the Week of March 23 - 9 TO 5, GODSPELL, KATY KEENE, and More!
Need something new to listen to or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!
Need something new to listen to or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!
150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
ACTING MEANS BUSINESS Actor's Intensive Announced
'So an actor walked into my office...,' Rozanne Gates began. For over 20 years as an actor's agent in New York City at The Michael Thomas Agency, Gates had hundreds of actors walking into her office. Her job was to make the choice between who got represented and who didn't - and then to make sure that they worked successfully. Her job also included making sure that her clients understood the business aspect of acting, which can be a bit troublesome for many.
'So an actor walked into my office...,' Rozanne Gates began. For over 20 years as an actor's agent in New York City at The Michael Thomas Agency, Gates had hundreds of actors walking into her office. Her job was to make the choice between who got represented and who didn't - and then to make sure that they worked successfully. Her job also included making sure that her clients understood the business aspect of acting, which can be a bit troublesome for many.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Comes to BroadwayHD Next Month
BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for theater fans, is kicking off September with everyone dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock. Making its streaming premiere exclusively on BroadwayHD, Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, an infectiously fun and riotous rock and roll time capsule of top 40 hits captured live-in-performance on Broadway will debut September 12 . Grammy Award winners Jerry Leiber and Michael Stoller wrote hit songs for great artists such a King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, The Drifters, The Coasters and Peggy Lee. Subscribers can dance and sing-along to classics including: 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Love Potion #9,' 'Hound Dog', 'On Broadway', 'Stand By Me' and other favorites. If swiveling your hips to the music of Smokey Joe's Cafe has you wanting more, continue your musical journey through the 1950s with the Best Musical Tony Award-winning performance of Memphis, featuring Tony Award-nominees Chad Kimball and Montego Glover, beginning September 26.
BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for theater fans, is kicking off September with everyone dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock. Making its streaming premiere exclusively on BroadwayHD, Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, an infectiously fun and riotous rock and roll time capsule of top 40 hits captured live-in-performance on Broadway will debut September 12 . Grammy Award winners Jerry Leiber and Michael Stoller wrote hit songs for great artists such a King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, The Drifters, The Coasters and Peggy Lee. Subscribers can dance and sing-along to classics including: 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Love Potion #9,' 'Hound Dog', 'On Broadway', 'Stand By Me' and other favorites. If swiveling your hips to the music of Smokey Joe's Cafe has you wanting more, continue your musical journey through the 1950s with the Best Musical Tony Award-winning performance of Memphis, featuring Tony Award-nominees Chad Kimball and Montego Glover, beginning September 26.
BWW Review: Lorraine Hansberry's Powerful A RAISIN IN THE SUN at American Stage - An Ageless Classic Done Right
Director L. Peter Callender guides a stellar cast. You won't see a better RAISIN IN THE SUN anywhere.
Director L. Peter Callender guides a stellar cast. You won't see a better RAISIN IN THE SUN anywhere.
VIDEO: On This Day, November 7- Prepare Ye for the First Broadway Revival of GODSPELL
Today we celebrate the first Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell, which opened on this day in 2011.
Today we celebrate the first Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell, which opened on this day in 2011.
Marin Theatre Welcomes Carl Lumbly to the Cast of FENCES, Beg. 4/10
Marin Theatre Company, in association with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, will stage August Wilson's Fences, the 1950s entry into his Century Cycle (also known as his Pittsburgh Cycle) - a decade-by-decade exploration of the black experience in 20th century America. Directed by Derrick Sanders, the Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning play will feature veteran film and television actor Carl Lumbly as Troy Maxson, Steven Anthony Jones, the artistic director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, as Jim Bono and award-winning actor, playwright and director Margo Hall as Rose, as well as Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Eddy Ray Jackson as Cory, Adrian Roberts as Gabriel, Tyee Tilghman as Lyons and two Marin City youths - Jade Sweeney, who attends Willow Creek Academy, and Makaelah Bashir, Bayside Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy - splitting the role of Raynell.
Marin Theatre Company, in association with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, will stage August Wilson's Fences, the 1950s entry into his Century Cycle (also known as his Pittsburgh Cycle) - a decade-by-decade exploration of the black experience in 20th century America. Directed by Derrick Sanders, the Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning play will feature veteran film and television actor Carl Lumbly as Troy Maxson, Steven Anthony Jones, the artistic director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, as Jim Bono and award-winning actor, playwright and director Margo Hall as Rose, as well as Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Eddy Ray Jackson as Cory, Adrian Roberts as Gabriel, Tyee Tilghman as Lyons and two Marin City youths - Jade Sweeney, who attends Willow Creek Academy, and Makaelah Bashir, Bayside Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy - splitting the role of Raynell.
Sony Movie Channel to Air Music Film Marathon This March
Friday nights are taking on a new tune as Sony Movie Channel (SMC) features music-themed blockbuster films each week in March.
Friday nights are taking on a new tune as Sony Movie Channel (SMC) features music-themed blockbuster films each week in March.
Masterworks Broadway to Continue Rare and Forgotten Cast Albums Series with Stephen Schwartz's WORKING, Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM & Oscar Hammerstein II's DESERT SONG
Masterworks Broadway continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Working (1978 Original Broadway Cast), Call Me Madam (Dinah Shore and the Original Broadway Company, 1950) and Desert Song (1959 Studio Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com.
Masterworks Broadway continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Working (1978 Original Broadway Cast), Call Me Madam (Dinah Shore and the Original Broadway Company, 1950) and Desert Song (1959 Studio Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com.
GODSPELL Revival is Aiming for Broadway Spring/Summer 2011
An audition notice has went out for the upcoming Broadway production of GODSPELL, noting that performances will begin in the Spring/Summer of 2011. Specific dates and a theatre are as of yet unnamed.
An audition notice has went out for the upcoming Broadway production of GODSPELL, noting that performances will begin in the Spring/Summer of 2011. Specific dates and a theatre are as of yet unnamed.
GODSPELL Redux; Revival is Aiming for Broadway in 2010-2011
Producer Ken Davenport tells Variety today that he's secured the rights and is aiming to bring Godspell back to Broadway during the 2010-2011 season. The last attempt to bring back to the show, in fall of 2008 with different producers failed to secure needed funding and fell through.
Producer Ken Davenport tells Variety today that he's secured the rights and is aiming to bring Godspell back to Broadway during the 2010-2011 season. The last attempt to bring back to the show, in fall of 2008 with different producers failed to secure needed funding and fell through.
Resonance Ensemble Announces Their 2008-09 Season
Resonance Ensemble begins 2008-09 season with two plays inspired by Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: the World Premiere of Christopher Boal's 23 KNIVES and Bernard Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA beginning January 11, opening January 18, 2009 at Theatre Row's CLURMAN THEATRE
Resonance Ensemble begins 2008-09 season with two plays inspired by Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: the World Premiere of Christopher Boal's 23 KNIVES and Bernard Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA beginning January 11, opening January 18, 2009 at Theatre Row's CLURMAN THEATRE
BWW Launches 'Godspell' Teaser Ads: Register For Info!
BroadwayWorld.com is proud announce that we will be launching the first Godspell teaser ads. If you go to http://www.broadwayworld.com/gs/gs.cfm and register your name, e-mail and tell us your favorite Godspell songs, you will receive up to date information about casting and special offers, including a chance to attend the demo recording session!
BroadwayWorld.com is proud announce that we will be launching the first Godspell teaser ads. If you go to http://www.broadwayworld.com/gs/gs.cfm and register your name, e-mail and tell us your favorite Godspell songs, you will receive up to date information about casting and special offers, including a chance to attend the demo recording session!
Prepare Ye: 'Godspell' Returns to Broadway Summer 2008
Producer Adam Epstein (Cry-Baby, Hairspray) announced today that the landmark rock musical Godspell is scheduled to begin performances on Broadway in the summer of 2008 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.
Producer Adam Epstein (Cry-Baby, Hairspray) announced today that the landmark rock musical Godspell is scheduled to begin performances on Broadway in the summer of 2008 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.
Casting Director Klapper Featured at 'Shop Talk,' April 17
Stephanie Klapper, the New York City casting director, will be the the next 'Shop Talk' guest on Monday, April 17th at the Drama Book Shop
Stephanie Klapper, the New York City casting director, will be the the next 'Shop Talk' guest on Monday, April 17th at the Drama Book Shop
Robert LuPone Featured at Shop Talk, March 20
On March 20th, Tony-nominee and MCC Artistic Director Robert LuPone will be featured at Shop Talk at the Drama Book Shop
On March 20th, Tony-nominee and MCC Artistic Director Robert LuPone will be featured at Shop Talk at the Drama Book Shop
Playwright and Director Emily Mann Featured at Shop Talk, March 6
On March 6th, playwright, director and McCarter Theatre artistic director Emily Mann will be featured at Shop Talk
On March 6th, playwright, director and McCarter Theatre artistic director Emily Mann will be featured at Shop Talk
Elizabeth Marvel Featured at Shop Talk, February 27
Actress Elizabeth Marvel will be featured at Shop Talk on February 27th
Actress Elizabeth Marvel will be featured at Shop Talk on February 27th
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lynne Thigpen been in?
Lynne Thigpen has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Lynne Thigpen been in?
Lynne Thigpen has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Lynne Thigpen been nominated for?
Lynne Thigpen has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She received a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for her role in "Jar the Floor." Thigpen was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her performance in "An American Daughter." Additionally, she received nominations from the Obie Committee and another Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for her work in "Boesman and Lena."
What awards has Lynne Thigpen won?
Lynne Thigpen has won several awards for her performances on Broadway. She received an Obie Award for her performance in "Jar the Floor" and another Obie Award for her role in "Boesman and Lena." Thigpen also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her work in "An American Daughter." In addition to these accolades, she was recognized by the Obie Committee for her outstanding contributions to the theater.
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