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BIO

LCT: Awake and Sing!. Broadway: Exit the King. Off-Broadway: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Ophelia in Hamlet, both at the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park. A two-time Emmy Award nominee for her performance in the HBO series "Six Feet Under," her other film and television credits include Where the Wild Things Are, directed by Spike Jonze, Wanderlust, Sleepwalk with Me, Starting Out in the Evening, I'm Coming Over, The River, "Torchwood," "Law & Order: SVU," and "The X-Files."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Eliza Doolittle

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Queen Marie

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Ophelia

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Juliet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Hennie Berger


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady

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News


A History of ROMEO AND JULIET

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical

The 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait is being adapted into a musical.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: MY FAIR LADY Stirs Up Conversation at the Benedum Center

Leave it to a musical based on George Bernard Shaw to have audiences debating in the aisles after bows.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
YELLOWJACKETS Season 2 Official Soundtrack Set For September Release

The official soundtrack from the SHOWTIME Emmy®-nominated drama series YELLOWJACKETS is available for pre-order now including instant grat access to the previously released Alanis Morrisette single, “No Return (Extended Version)” and new alternative version, “No Return (Lottie’s Dream Sequence).”
Alanis Morissette Releases New Version of YELLOWJACKETS Theme Song

The new single debuted in the fourth episode of the hit series’ second season and is available now to download and stream globally via Universal Music Canada. “No Return” (Main Title Theme) by YELLOWJACKETS composers, Craig Wedren and Anna Waronker, was originally released in January 2022.
Solea Pfeiffer & More Join Ato Blankson-Wood Led HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park

The Public Theater announced additional casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. See who is starring, performance dates & more!
Florence + the Machine Cover No Doubt's 'Just A Girl' for YELLOWJACKETS

The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine’s exclusive new single “Just A Girl,” a cover of No Doubt’s iconic song from 1995, which is now available to download and stream here. The single is produced by Florence Welch and Mark Bowen of IDLES. Listen to the new cover now!
VIDEO: Showtime Debuts YELLOWJACKETS Season Two Trailer

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for season two of the Emmy-nominated drama YELLOWJACKETS. The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine’s exclusive new single “Just A Girl,” a cover of No Doubt’s iconic song from 1995, which is now available to download and stream.
Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists

The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC. 
VIDEO: Showtime Debuts First Official Teaser for YELLOWJACKETS Season Two

Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), YELLOWJACKETS stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable). Watch the new video trailer!
Ato Blankson-Wood Will Lead HAMLET in The Public Theater's 61st Season of Free Shakespeare in the Park

The 61st season of Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will feature the classic drama HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play, Public Works’ As You Like It) in the title role.
Listen: Broadway's Lorna Courtney And Shoba Narayan Co-star In NPR Kids' Podcast CIRCLE ROUND

Listen to &JULIET star Lorna Courtney and ALADDIN star Shoba Narayan on the latest episode of children's storytelling podcast Circle Round.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lauren Ambrose been in?

Lauren Ambrose has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lauren Ambrose been in?

Lauren Ambrose has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lauren Ambrose been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady.

What awards has Lauren Ambrose won?

Lauren Ambrose has won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in My Fair Lady.

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