Natasha Richardson
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Latest News on Natasha Richardson:
Video: First Look at The San Francisco Opera's THE HANDMAID'S TALE (Sep 25, 2024)
Photos: THE HANDMAID'S TALE at San Francisco Opera (Sep 15, 2024)
Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on New Film THE CRITIC (Sep 9, 2024)
Video: First Look at The San Francisco Opera's THE HANDMAID'S TALE (Sep 25, 2024)
Photos: THE HANDMAID'S TALE at San Francisco Opera (Sep 15, 2024)
Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on New Film THE CRITIC (Sep 9, 2024)
BIO
Natasha Jane Richardson (11 May 1963 – 18 March 2009) was an English actress. A member of the Redgrave family, Richardson was the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and director/producer Tony Richardson and the granddaughter of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson.
Early in her career, Richardson portrayed Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's Gothic (1986) and Patty Hearst in the eponymous 1988 biopic film directed by Paul Schrader and later received critical acclaim and a Theatre World Award for her Broadway debut in the 1993 revival of Anna Christie. Richardson also appeared in The Handmaid's Tale (1990), Nell (1994), The Parent Trap (1998), Maid in Manhattan (2002), and The White Countess (2005).
For her performance as Sally Bowles in the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret, Richardson won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award.
Richardson died in 2009 from a head injury after a skiing accident in Quebec.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Every Picture Tells a Story
[ 1984 ] Miss Bridle
[ 1984 ] Miss Bridle
Gothic
[ 1986 ] Mary
[ 1986 ] Mary
A Month in the Country
[ 1987 ] Alice Keach
[ 1987 ] Alice Keach
Patty Hearst
[ 1988 ] Patricia Hearst
[ 1988 ] Patricia Hearst
Fat Man and Little Boy
[ 1989 ] Jean Tatlock
[ 1989 ] Jean Tatlock
The Handmaid's Tale
[ 1990 ] Kate
[ 1990 ] Kate
The Comfort of Strangers
[ 1990 ] Mary
[ 1990 ] Mary
Past Midnight
[ 1991 ] Laura Mathews
[ 1991 ] Laura Mathews
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
[ 1991 ] Sybil
[ 1991 ] Sybil
Widows' Peak
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Edwina Broome
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Edwina Broome
Nell
[ 1994 ] Paula Olsen
[ 1994 ] Paula Olsen
The Parent Trap
[ 1998 ] Elizabeth James
[ 1998 ] Elizabeth James
Chelsea Walls
[ 2001 ] Mary
[ 2001 ] Mary
Blow Dry
[ 2001 ] Shelley Allen
[ 2001 ] Shelley Allen
Maid in Manhattan
[ 2002 ] Caroline Lane
[ 2002 ] Caroline Lane
Waking Up in Reno
[ 2002 ] Darlene Dodd
[ 2002 ] Darlene Dodd
The White Countess
[ 2005 ] Countess Sofia Belinskya
[ 2005 ] Countess Sofia Belinskya
Asylum
[ 2005 ] Stella Raphael
[ 2005 ] Stella Raphael
Evening
[ 2007 ] Constance Haverford
[ 2007 ] Constance Haverford
Wild Child
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Kingsley
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Kingsley
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Natasha Richardson , A Streetcar Named Desire
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Awards
Natasha Richardson, Closer
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Natasha Richardson, Cabaret
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actress - Musical
Natasha Richardson, Cabaret
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Natasha Richardson, Cabaret
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Debut Performance
Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1993 - Performance
Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
Videos
Video: First Look at The San Francisco Opera's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-25 14:40:45
VIDEO: Keira Knightley Reflects on 15 Years of PRIDE & PREJUDICE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-16 09:03:46
VIDEO: Liam Neeson Talks About Working With His Son on ANDY COHEN LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-14 13:07:16
VIDEO: On This Day, March 19- Broadway Says 'Wilkommen' To A Revival Of CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-19 16:26:17
VIDEO: On This Day, March 19: Kander and Ebb's CABARET Saunters Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-19 16:35:41
VIDEO: On This Day, September 15- Light the Lights! Sondheim Celebrates His Newly Re-Named Theater
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-15 00:01:00
STAGE TUBE: Sienna Miller Talks CABARET's Sally Bowles, BIRDMAN & More on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-02-17 14:44:54
TV: Come Hear the Music Play! Watch Highlights of Michelle Williams, Alan Cumming & More in CABARET!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-22 11:17:13
TV: HGTV Designer John Gidding's 'WISHFUL' Carrie Fisher Dressing Room Redo
by Eddie Varley - 2009-09-29 11:23:32
STAGE TUBE: Liam Neeson On Life And Loss To Diane Sawyer On GMA
by Eddie Varley - 2009-08-27 09:38:23
Broadway Beat - Natasha Richardson, 'BLITHE', 'reasons' Rehearses and WEST SIDE STORY!
by Eddie Varley - 2009-03-26 18:36:06
News
Video: First Look at The San Francisco Opera's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2024
Get a first look at San Francisco Opera's West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out the video!
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2024
Get a first look at San Francisco Opera's West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out the video!
Photos: THE HANDMAID'S TALE at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024
San Francisco Opera is presenting the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out production photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024
San Francisco Opera is presenting the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out production photos here!
Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on New Film THE CRITIC
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 9, 2024
BroadwayWorld sat down with Sir Ian McKellen about taking on the role of Jimmy Erskine, in The Critic. We discussed period drama, how performing for movies compares to live theatre and what it was like playing a critic as a performer.
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 9, 2024
BroadwayWorld sat down with Sir Ian McKellen about taking on the role of Jimmy Erskine, in The Critic. We discussed period drama, how performing for movies compares to live theatre and what it was like playing a critic as a performer.
THE HANDMAID'S TALE Comes to San Francisco Opera This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
San Francisco Opera will present the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
San Francisco Opera will present the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2024
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2024
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
SUNSET BOULEVARD, VANYA, and More Win Big at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!
Previews: JERSEY BOYS at The Cape Playhouse
by Kristen Morale - Jun 26, 2023
The Cape Playhouse, the longest-running professional summer theatre in the country, will continue its 2023 Summer season on July 1st with the Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Smash Hit Musical, Jersey Boys.
by Kristen Morale - Jun 26, 2023
The Cape Playhouse, the longest-running professional summer theatre in the country, will continue its 2023 Summer season on July 1st with the Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Smash Hit Musical, Jersey Boys.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of CABARET at Barrington Stage Company
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 19, 2023
Attending the opening performance of Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret at the award winning Barrington Stage Company Sunday took on an added degree of darkness for me because of the current political situation in our country.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 19, 2023
Attending the opening performance of Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret at the award winning Barrington Stage Company Sunday took on an added degree of darkness for me because of the current political situation in our country.
American Airlines Theatre Will Be Renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023
The American Airlines Theatre will become the Todd Haimes Theatre, in recognition of the late artistic director and chief executive’s extraordinary dedication to the institution he called home, and his enormous contributions to Roundabout and the entire theatre community.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023
The American Airlines Theatre will become the Todd Haimes Theatre, in recognition of the late artistic director and chief executive’s extraordinary dedication to the institution he called home, and his enormous contributions to Roundabout and the entire theatre community.
Todd Haimes, Artistic Director & CEO Of Roundabout Theatre Company, Dies At Age 66
by Team BWW - Apr 20, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO, Todd Haimes.
by Team BWW - Apr 20, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO, Todd Haimes.
Review: Outstanding Performances Highlight MTSU Theatre's All-Too-Brief Run of Kander and Ebb's Timeless CABARET
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 9, 2023
To be certain, Cabaret (in every iteration I have ever seen), represents the awesome power of live theater to challenge preconceived notions while creating a world audiences can only visit when in the thrall of a talented cast of actors inspired to indulge in fantasy while maintaining an earthbound realism that illuminates the human condition at any possible time in human history.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 9, 2023
To be certain, Cabaret (in every iteration I have ever seen), represents the awesome power of live theater to challenge preconceived notions while creating a world audiences can only visit when in the thrall of a talented cast of actors inspired to indulge in fantasy while maintaining an earthbound realism that illuminates the human condition at any possible time in human history.
Review: A Dazzling, Haunting, and Relevant CABARET Opens at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Nov 20, 2022
Saturday’s opening night crowd was all a buzz as they stepped into the halls of the Asolo Repertory Theatre for the opening of their 2022/2023 season. Their season opener being the stunningly beautiful, sexy, and haunting work of Kander & Ebb, and a production none other than Cabaret. This was my first experience at the Asolo, and after what I saw Saturday night, I will be back again and again. First off, let me start by saying that there is truly nothing like sitting in an audience of 400+, with everyone sharing the same excitement, all leading up to the moment the lights descend and we are plunged head first into a world much different from our own, but also very similar all the same.
by Drew Eberhard - Nov 20, 2022
Saturday’s opening night crowd was all a buzz as they stepped into the halls of the Asolo Repertory Theatre for the opening of their 2022/2023 season. Their season opener being the stunningly beautiful, sexy, and haunting work of Kander & Ebb, and a production none other than Cabaret. This was my first experience at the Asolo, and after what I saw Saturday night, I will be back again and again. First off, let me start by saying that there is truly nothing like sitting in an audience of 400+, with everyone sharing the same excitement, all leading up to the moment the lights descend and we are plunged head first into a world much different from our own, but also very similar all the same.
Lyric Stage Presents CABARET in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022
Set in Berlin as the 1920's draw to a close, Cabaret focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub while exploring the dark and tumultuous life in Germany as the Third Reich ascends to power.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022
Set in Berlin as the 1920's draw to a close, Cabaret focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub while exploring the dark and tumultuous life in Germany as the Third Reich ascends to power.
BWW Review: CABARET at NM Women's Club
by Jackie Camborde - Mar 15, 2022
Full confession: I was not jumping up and down to see another production of Cabaret. Chalk it up to Cabaret being the show that wouldn't die when I was in college - cast as a chorus member, it was a grueling rehearsal period and extended run, then we won American College Theater Festival for our region and had to come back early from winter break to recreate it, it literally went on for a good two thirds of my sophomore year. Some of the songs can give me PTSD. True fact.
by Jackie Camborde - Mar 15, 2022
Full confession: I was not jumping up and down to see another production of Cabaret. Chalk it up to Cabaret being the show that wouldn't die when I was in college - cast as a chorus member, it was a grueling rehearsal period and extended run, then we won American College Theater Festival for our region and had to come back early from winter break to recreate it, it literally went on for a good two thirds of my sophomore year. Some of the songs can give me PTSD. True fact.
Casting Announced For Javier Rivera DeBruin's LUCIERNAGAS at 14th Street Y Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2021
National Queer Theater has announced that Teresa Yenque, Gabriela Garcia, Alexandra Taylor, Yasha Lelonek, and Gary Dooley have joined the cast of Javier Rivera DeBruin's new play Luciérnagas.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2021
National Queer Theater has announced that Teresa Yenque, Gabriela Garcia, Alexandra Taylor, Yasha Lelonek, and Gary Dooley have joined the cast of Javier Rivera DeBruin's new play Luciérnagas.
BWW Interview: Kendra Kassebaum of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Aug 7, 2021
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is based on the 1954 Academy Award winning film starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. In 1978, Powell and Keel starred in The Muny theatrical premiere of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Next week, St. Louis’ Kendra Kassebaum will star as Milly Bradon in the sixth Muny production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. On Broadway, Kendra has starred as Glinda in Wicked, and originated the roles of Janice in Come From Away and Sam in Leap of Faith. She was last seen at The Muny in Guys and Dolls playing Miss Adelaide in 2019. BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with Kendra and talk about her return to The Muny and her career on the stage.
by James Lindhorst - Aug 7, 2021
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is based on the 1954 Academy Award winning film starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. In 1978, Powell and Keel starred in The Muny theatrical premiere of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Next week, St. Louis’ Kendra Kassebaum will star as Milly Bradon in the sixth Muny production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. On Broadway, Kendra has starred as Glinda in Wicked, and originated the roles of Janice in Come From Away and Sam in Leap of Faith. She was last seen at The Muny in Guys and Dolls playing Miss Adelaide in 2019. BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with Kendra and talk about her return to The Muny and her career on the stage.
The Muny Announces Casting for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021
The Muny announced today the 12 extraordinary dancers and singers for its third show of its 103rd Season, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, August 12-18. Joining the previously announced Kendra Kassebaum (Milly Bradon) and Edward Watts (Adam Pontipee) are Raymond Baynard (Caleb), Colby Dezelick (Frank), and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021
The Muny announced today the 12 extraordinary dancers and singers for its third show of its 103rd Season, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, August 12-18. Joining the previously announced Kendra Kassebaum (Milly Bradon) and Edward Watts (Adam Pontipee) are Raymond Baynard (Caleb), Colby Dezelick (Frank), and more.
Kate Rockwell, J. Harrison Ghee, Natascia Diaz, Emily Skinner, Kendra Kassenbaum and More Will Lead The Muny's 2021 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2021
After what will be a 23-month intermission, The Muny's 103rd season will open with the Muny premiere of Smokey Joe's Cafe, followed by The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet! and Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2021
After what will be a 23-month intermission, The Muny's 103rd season will open with the Muny premiere of Smokey Joe's Cafe, followed by The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet! and Chicago.
VRTC Performs Eugene O'Neill's ANNE CHRISTIE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021
VRTC's inaugural season continues March 27-28 with a Zoom theatre interpretation of Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021
VRTC's inaugural season continues March 27-28 with a Zoom theatre interpretation of Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Natasha Richardson been in?
Natasha Richardson has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Natasha Richardson been in?
Natasha Richardson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Natasha Richardson's first West End show?
Natasha Richardson's first West End show was High Society which opened in 1987
What awards has Natasha Richardson been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Closer, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Anna Christie, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anna Christie , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Anna Christie and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna Christie.
What awards has Natasha Richardson won?
Natasha Richardson has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Closer, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret, Best Actress in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Cabaret, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Cabaret. Additionally, she received the Best Debut Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Anna Christie and a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Anna Christie.
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