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Jason Robards Awards and Nominations


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The Lortels - 2000 - Outstanding Lifetime Achievement

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Drama League Awards - 1997 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Actor - Play

Jason Robards, Molly Sweeney


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - The American Express Tribute

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Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Jason Robards, A Touch of the Poet


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Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding Performance

Jason Robards, A Moon for the Misbegotten


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Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Jason Robards, The Country Girl

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Jason Robards, Hughie


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Theatre World Awards - 1957 - Performance

Jason RobardsLong Day’s Journey Into Night

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Jason Robards, Long Day's Journey Into Night

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Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards


Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.

Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family


Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!

New Music Venue The Central Park Café Opens Across The Street From Carnegie Hall


The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Debut


One of the most iconic and influential movies ever made, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST has been restored from the original 35mm Techniscope camera negative by Paramount's archive team, L'Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation. This restoration honors the 2007 Film Foundation photochemical restoration overseen by director Martin Scorsese.

Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More to Reunite for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE


Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre


This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.

Interview: Andrea Gordon of MIRIAM AND ESTHER GO TO THE DIAMOND DISTRICT at Magic Theatre Excavates Her Own Family History to Create a Music-Filled Tale of Forgiveness


BroadwayWorld talks to director/playwright/producer Andrea Gordon about her new play 'Miriam and Esther Go to the Diamond District' running at San Francisco's Magic Theatre January 18-28. The play tells a story of 2 sisters (daughters of an opera singer & concert pianist) meeting to go through their mother's belongings 45 years after she's died.

Dorothy Clicks Her Heels Fabulously With The Audio Book Release Of DRAMA OZ


Dorothy Clicks Her Heels Fabulously with the Audio Book Release of Drama Oz, the 14th Nicky and Noah mystery novel, by Joe Cosentino, performed by Brian Cheney. Join Nicky and Noah as they stage an original musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in a hilarious and captivating gay cozy mystery comedy series.

The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Makes Landmark $2 Million Gift to Roundabout Theatre Company and Reveals New Leadership


The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater recently made a landmark $2 million gift to Roundabout Theatre Company, fulfilling a pledge made by its founder, Laura Pels, during a special campaign to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.

Roundabout Theatre Company 2024 Gala to Honor Kenny Leon & Feature Ariana DeBose Performance


Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala will honor Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family on Monday, March 4 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.

STING*CHRONICITY to Close Out Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival


Don't miss the final performance of Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival with STING*Chronicity.

Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Gala


The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage. 

Peter Pan Flies In A New Direction With The Audio Book Release Of DRAMA PAN, The 12th Nicky And Noah Mystery Novel


Peter Pan takes a new twist in the audio book release of 'Drama Pan,' the 12th installment of the Nicky and Noah mystery series by Joe Cosentino. Join the merry crew at Treemeadow College as they create their own musical version of Peter Pan, filled with laughter, murder, and plenty of surprises. Get ready for a cozy mystery comedy that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

Interview: A Most Amiable Joint Effort of James G. Hirsch & Robert A. Papazian to Create LOVE AMONG THE RUINS


James G. Hirsch & Robert A. Papazian’s Love Among the Ruins begins its limited engagement at the El Portal Theatre October 8, 2023 (with previews starting October 6th). Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of JoBeth Williams and Peter Strauss. After decades in successful careers in television, Love Among the Ruins marks James and Robert’s initial foray into theatre.

Never Before Seen OF THINGS PAST Starring Michael Moriarty, Louise Caire Clark and Tara Reid to Debut in October


Of Things Past, a truly unique production, over 37 years in the making, at last will be enjoyed by North American viewing audiences beginning October 3rd on Amazon, Vudu and major cable systems' VOD, the announcement was made today by the film's distributor Jerome Courshon, CEO of Lion Heart Distribution.

Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages


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Joe Cosentino to Release New Novel For Thespians, DRAMA KING, in October


Joe Cosentino will release Drama King, the 18th and last Nicky and Noah mystery novel.

DRAMA CHRISTMAS: The 11th Nicky and Noah Mystery Now Available as an Audio Book


Get ready for a festive treat with Drama Christmas: The 11th Nicky and Noah Mystery, now available as an audio book. Join Nicky and Noah in their hilarious musical version of A Christmas Carol, performed by Brian Cheney. Experience the witty and suspenseful world of this comedy/mystery/romance novel by Joe Cosentino.

Atlantic Theater Company's INFINITE LIFE Begins Performances Tonight


Get all the details about the highly-anticipated production of INFINITE LIFE at Atlantic Theater Company. Find out when and where the performances take place, and get a sneak peek into what to expect from this exciting new show. Don't miss out on this unforgettable theater experience!

Matthew Broderick, J. Smith-Cameron, Victor Garber, Brooke Shields & More Will Star in Encore Run of LOVE LETTERS at Irish Rep


An encore run of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly is set, following sold-out performances this past spring. The encore run will take place this fall, featuring five performances with Matthew Broderick, Talia Balsam, Victor Garbe, John Slattery & more.

Jason Robards FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jason Robards been nominated for?

Jason Robards has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Lifetime Achievement at The Lortels, Unique Contribution to the Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Best Actor - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Molly Sweeney," The American Express Tribute at the Helen Hayes Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Touch of the Poet," Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Moon for the Misbegotten," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Country Girl," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Hughie," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Long Day’s Journey Into Night," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Long Day's Journey Into Night."

What awards has Jason Robards won?

Jason Robards has won the following awards: - Outstanding Lifetime Achievement from The Lortels - Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards - The American Express Tribute from the Helen Hayes Awards - Outstanding Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for "A Moon for the Misbegotten" - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for "The Country Girl" - Performance from the Theatre World Awards for "Long Day’s Journey Into Night"

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