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Lucille Lortel

Date of Death: April 04, 1999

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BIO

Lucille Lortel was an actress, artistic director, and theatrical producer.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1926
Clara Rathboone

[Broadway]
1925
Inez

[Broadway]
1925
Part of the Marriage License Bureau

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 1961]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1955]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Special Awards

Lucille Lortel


winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lucille Lortel

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Lucille Lortel, Sarafina!

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, A Walk in the Woods

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, As Is

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, Angels Fall


winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Special Citation

Lucille Lortel

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News


The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert

The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.
NAS, Kim Dracula, and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled the fourth group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS. 
Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs, and More Will Lead THE APPLE BOYS Industry Reading

THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.
Emmy Rossum and Zoe Winters Will Lead WALDEN at Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater has announced that EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. WALDEN will begin previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd street). 
NYCBallet's 2024 Fall Season Opens This Month

New York City Ballet’s 2024-25 Season will begin with a four-week Fall Season that will open on Tuesday, September 17 with a program consisting of works by NYCB’s Co-Founding Choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, including Balanchine’s Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 and Duo Concertant, and Robbins’ Glass Pieces.  
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Cast For SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING

Westport Country Playhouse has announced the cast for SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING, set to open on September 9.
Rachel Bloom & Matthew Morrison to Join REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL

Rachel Bloom and Matthew Morrison will join Reefer Madness the Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cayleigh Capaldi & Joel Waggoner to Join TITANIQUE as Rose & Ruth

Three new cast members will join TITANIQUE this fall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Will Lead Amy Berryman's WALDEN at Second Stage

EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS are set to star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. Find out more about the new play here!
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Returns to BroadwaySF

BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company,  will welcome the return of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented January 4 & 5, 2025 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Larry Owens Brings GYPSY 3000 To Joe's Pub This September

Larry Owens has announced a concept concert cabaret, GYPSY 3000, at Joe's Pub on September 9th, featuring music by Jules Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Photos: In Rehearsals for Marla Mindelle's THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE

Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree is getting ready for its world premiere! Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals.
TITANIQUE Finds its London Home and Sets Dates

Titanique will begin performances at the Criterion Theatre on Piccadilly Circus in London’s West End, on Monday 9 December 2024 (Press Night: Thursday 9 January 2025).
Cast Set For GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Orange Tree Theatre

With the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America in rehearsals, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj.
Circle Theatre to Present THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY Next Month

Circle Theatre will present The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, by Obie Award-winning playwright Kristoffer Diaz from October 3 through 26th.
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe

Watch Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil sing 'Now' during the Kimberly Akimbo North American Tour sitzprobe in the video here!
Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere Of THE STEEL MAN

Penguin Rep Theatre has announced the world premiere of THE STEEL MAN, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato, starting September 6 in Stony Point, New York.
Florida Studio Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Children's Theatre Series Lineup

Florida Studio Theatre revealed its 2024-2025 Children's Theatre Series lineup, featuring four shows aimed at providing families with affordable and outstanding weekend theatre experiences. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets

A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a TodayTix lottery for the first ten performances of Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Lucille Lortel been nominated for?

Lucille Lortel has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Unique Contribution to the Theatre recognition from the Drama League Awards, and nominations for Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sarafina!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Walk in the Woods, As Is, and Angels Fall. She has also received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

What awards has Lucille Lortel won?

Lucille Lortel has won several awards throughout her career. She has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, recognition for her Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

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