Sidney Lumet
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Latest News on Sidney Lumet:
All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stage (Mar 14, 2026)
Review: DEATHTRAP at Turner Theater (Feb 10, 2026)
Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL (Jan 8, 2026)
All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stage (Mar 14, 2026)
Review: DEATHTRAP at Turner Theater (Feb 10, 2026)
Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL (Jan 8, 2026)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
...One Third of a Nation...
[ 1939 ] Joey Rogers
[ 1939 ] Joey Rogers
Journey to Jerusalem
[ 1941 ] Jeshua
[ 1941 ] Jeshua
The Deadly Affair
[ 1967 ] producer
[ 1967 ] producer
The Sea Gull
[ 1968 ] producer
[ 1968 ] producer
Bye Bye Braverman
[ 1968 ] producer
[ 1968 ] producer
The Last of the Mobile Hot Shots
[ 1970 ] producer
[ 1970 ] producer
The Offence
[ 1973 ] director
[ 1973 ] director
Murder on the Orient Express
[ 1974 ] director
[ 1974 ] director
Just Tell Me What You Want
[ 1980 ] producer
[ 1980 ] producer
Prince of the City
[ 1981 ] writer
[ 1981 ] writer
Q&A
[ 1990 ] writer
[ 1990 ] writer
Night Falls on Manhattan
[ 1996 ] writer
[ 1996 ] writer
Critical Care
[ 1997 ] producer
[ 1997 ] producer
The Manchurian Candidate
[ 2004 ] Political Pundit
[ 2004 ] Political Pundit
Find Me Guilty
[ 2006 ] writer
[ 2006 ] writer
Videos
Video: Watch Raúl Esparza Sing 'Come to Your Senses' at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - 2025-03-17 16:42:45
VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Compares 2020 to the AIDS Crisis on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-17 09:33:46
VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Discusses Whether SEX AND THE CITY Fame Will Hurt Or Help Her Candidacy on THE VIEW
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-21 12:11:22
VIDEO: New York Governor Candidate Cynthia Nixon Visits Wendy Williams to Discuss the Race and Her Love for New York
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-05 09:26:18
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Stage and Screen Legend Vanessa Redgrave
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2014-12-07 09:00:51
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Marisa Tomei
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-27 09:00:01
'Always Something Left to Love...' Meet the Full Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Beginning Tomorrow on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - 2014-03-07 20:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Christopher Plummer, Des McAnuff Talk CTG's A WORD OR TWO on Opening Night
by Stage Tube - 2014-01-27 20:02:46
News
All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stage
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 14, 2026
xFew crime stories have captured the public imagination quite like Dog Day Afternoon. What began as a shocking real-life bank robbery in the 1970s quickly evolved into one of the most celebrated crime dramas in film history—and now, decades later, the story has found new life on the Broadway stage.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 14, 2026
xFew crime stories have captured the public imagination quite like Dog Day Afternoon. What began as a shocking real-life bank robbery in the 1970s quickly evolved into one of the most celebrated crime dramas in film history—and now, decades later, the story has found new life on the Broadway stage.
Review: DEATHTRAP at Turner Theater
by Carolan Trbovich - Feb 10, 2026
Deathtrap is a two-act stage play by Ira Levin (The Stepford Wives & Rosemary’s Baby) that premiered on Broadway in 1978 at the Music Box Theatre under the direction of Robert Moore. It holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and Tony nominations for Best Play, Best Actor (Victor Garber), and Best Direction (Robert Moore).
by Carolan Trbovich - Feb 10, 2026
Deathtrap is a two-act stage play by Ira Levin (The Stepford Wives & Rosemary’s Baby) that premiered on Broadway in 1978 at the Music Box Theatre under the direction of Robert Moore. It holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and Tony nominations for Best Play, Best Actor (Victor Garber), and Best Direction (Robert Moore).
Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Lachat Farm, produces the world premiere of Hole in the Wall, a comedy written by Richard Rogers-Award winning playwright Jeff Hughes, directed by Christopher Denham, the multi-talented actor-writer-director whose screen credits famously include Oppenheimer, Argo, Shutter Island, and Billions.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Lachat Farm, produces the world premiere of Hole in the Wall, a comedy written by Richard Rogers-Award winning playwright Jeff Hughes, directed by Christopher Denham, the multi-talented actor-writer-director whose screen credits famously include Oppenheimer, Argo, Shutter Island, and Billions.
The Braid To Open 2026 Season With DO THE RIGHT THING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
The Braid opens its 2026 season with Do The Right Thing, a new Salon Theatre production examining moral choices through true stories rooted in Jewish ethics. The world premiere begins January 20, 2026, in Santa Monica, followed by Los Angeles, Bay Area, and live Zoom performances. The production features five actors performing curated first-person stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
The Braid opens its 2026 season with Do The Right Thing, a new Salon Theatre production examining moral choices through true stories rooted in Jewish ethics. The world premiere begins January 20, 2026, in Santa Monica, followed by Los Angeles, Bay Area, and live Zoom performances. The production features five actors performing curated first-person stories.
Review: Reginald Rose's 12 ANGRY MEN Opens the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival
by Peter Nason - Aug 31, 2025
The brilliance of the script is that, although first written in the 1950s, it still has so much relevance to our world today. The audience at the performance I saw was one of the most robust, vocally supportive and emotional audiences I have ever seen.
by Peter Nason - Aug 31, 2025
The brilliance of the script is that, although first written in the 1950s, it still has so much relevance to our world today. The audience at the performance I saw was one of the most robust, vocally supportive and emotional audiences I have ever seen.
American Actress Marlene Warfield Passes Away at the Age of 83
by Emmy Rice - Jul 27, 2025
Marlene Warfield, the American actress renowned for her roles in Network, Maude, and The Great White Hope, passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 83.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 27, 2025
Marlene Warfield, the American actress renowned for her roles in Network, Maude, and The Great White Hope, passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 83.
Holocaust Museum LA Will Host the Return of the Teicholz Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!
John Cazale 90th Anniversary Retrospective to Play at Film Forum in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
A retrospective of the short but extraordinary movie career of actor John Cazale, whose five films–THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER PART II, THE CONVERSATION, THE DEER HUNTER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON–were all Oscar Best Picture winners or nominees, will run at Film Forum from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
A retrospective of the short but extraordinary movie career of actor John Cazale, whose five films–THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER PART II, THE CONVERSATION, THE DEER HUNTER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON–were all Oscar Best Picture winners or nominees, will run at Film Forum from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.
Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
Photos: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, currently starring on Broadway in Purpose, was recently honored with her portrait at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, currently starring on Broadway in Purpose, was recently honored with her portrait at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Video: Watch Raúl Esparza Sing 'Come to Your Senses' at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025
Watch Raúl Esparza sing 'Come to Your Senses' from Tick, Tick...BOOM! at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. The video was filmed at MCC's 2022 installation of the annual benefit concert.
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025
Watch Raúl Esparza sing 'Come to Your Senses' from Tick, Tick...BOOM! at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. The video was filmed at MCC's 2022 installation of the annual benefit concert.
THE WIZ Movie Joining The Criterion Collection in June
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025
The Criterion Collection has revealed the June 2025 lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1978 musical film adaptation of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025
The Criterion Collection has revealed the June 2025 lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1978 musical film adaptation of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne.
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Purpose here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Purpose here!
Review: I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A CONVERSATION WITH SUE MENGERS at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 9, 2024
In 2015, Vanity Fair published an article about the first super agent in Hollywood, Sue Mengers. Mengers career started where all women agents started in 1961, as a secretary. It was the same year she met the not-yet legendary Barbra Streisand, “before she lost the ‘a’,” quips Cathy Moriarty as Mengers in The Bents staging of John Logan’s play, I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat With Sue Mengers, which premiered on Friday, December 6.
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 9, 2024
In 2015, Vanity Fair published an article about the first super agent in Hollywood, Sue Mengers. Mengers career started where all women agents started in 1961, as a secretary. It was the same year she met the not-yet legendary Barbra Streisand, “before she lost the ‘a’,” quips Cathy Moriarty as Mengers in The Bents staging of John Logan’s play, I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat With Sue Mengers, which premiered on Friday, December 6.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024
Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024
Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
Kelli O'Hara and Raúl Esparza Will Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
Tony Award Winner and Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the guests and how to get tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
Tony Award Winner and Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the guests and how to get tickets.
Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz to be Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
New York Stage and Film's 2024 AnnualGala will honor award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the gala and the honorees and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
New York Stage and Film's 2024 AnnualGala will honor award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the gala and the honorees and see how to attend.
Raúl Esparza Is 2024 ICON Award Recipient At Porchlight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that multi-award winner and star of stage, screen and television Raúl Esparza is the 2024 ICON Award recipient.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that multi-award winner and star of stage, screen and television Raúl Esparza is the 2024 ICON Award recipient.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sidney Lumet been in?
Sidney Lumet has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Sidney Lumet been in?
Sidney Lumet has not appeared in the West End.
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