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Tony Awards - 1976 - Special Tony Award

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Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Richard Burton, Hamlet


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Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Richard Burton , Camelot


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Theatre World Awards - 1951 - Performance

Richard Burton, The Lady's Not For Burning

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Interview: Ken Ludwig Talks His Latest Project- DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Photo
Interview: Ken Ludwig Talks His Latest Project- DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 13, 2025

Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the true story of his parents' courtship during World War II in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE, signed, sealed, and delivered straight from the heart. Ken tells us all about the play and his process in the interview here.
Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Seaso Photo
Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42 Photo
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Photo
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Final stars have been announced to join the world premiere Studio Cast Recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical, set to release in March. Learn more about the album here!
THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season Photo
THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025.  Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespe Photo
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.
Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024 Photo
Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 31, 2024

Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.
Full Cast Set For DOUBT A PARABLE at Theatre Royal Bath Photo
Full Cast Set For DOUBT A PARABLE at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has confirmed full casting for John Patrick Shanley’s drama DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: Ann Talman Shines in ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Don't Te Photo
Review: Ann Talman Shines in ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Dec 3, 2024

Talman’s affectionate tribute to Elizabeth Taylor and her story of a friendship that transcended Hollywood glamour made for an unforgettable evening. The show beautifully reflected the deep connection Talman shared with the iconic actress.
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin Photo
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin on Mel Brooks, Intimacy and Corpsing in THE PRODUCERS
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 26, 2024

The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGI Photo
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.
Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Photo
Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.
DEAR MR. THOMAS Starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell Now Available to Stream Photo
DEAR MR. THOMAS Starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell Now Available to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Dear Mr. Thomas: A New Play for Voices starring Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell and Kate Burton, which was staged as a one-night-only dramatic reading at The 92nd Street Y in May, is now streaming on 92NY’s website. Watch now!
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Begins at the Guthrie Tomorrow Photo
Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Begins at the Guthrie Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024

All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, starts performances at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, October 12. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Will Extend Until 28 September 2025, New Cast Set! Photo
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Will Extend Until 28 September 2025, New Cast Set!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Details have been announced for the twelfth cast for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall which will take the show into its eighth year. 
BWW Q&A: Susan Dormady Eisenberg On Her Book ONE MORE SEAT AT THE ROUND TABLE Photo
BWW Q&A: Susan Dormady Eisenberg On Her Book ONE MORE SEAT AT THE ROUND TABLE
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2024

Set backstage during the out-of-town chaos of Lerner and Loewe’s now-classic 1960 musical, One More Seat at the Round Table portrays the struggles of feisty drama school grad Jane Conroy, who lands a plum Gal Friday job, and Bryce Christmas, a gifted, if insecure, actor on the verge of his big break.
Village Theatre Begins 2024-2025 Season Intimate New Adaptation of CAMELOT Photo
Village Theatre Begins 2024-2025 Season Intimate New Adaptation of CAMELOT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Village Theatre will present an intimate adaptation of CAMELOT, offering a fresh take on the classic musical.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast Photo
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Video: ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES Trailer Photo
Video: ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

The HBO Original documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, directed by award-winning filmmaker Nanette Burstein debuts Saturday, August 3 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. An official selection of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, the film had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Watch the trailer!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Richard Burton been nominated for?

Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Hamlet, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Camelot and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Lady's Not For Burning.

What awards has Richard Burton won?

Richard Burton won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Camelot. He also received the Theatre World Award for Performance for The Lady's Not For Burning.

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