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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

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

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Theatre World Awards - 1951 - Performance

Richard Burton, The Lady's Not For Burning

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4000 MILES, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Scripps Ranch Theatre's Season 47 Photo
4000 MILES, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Scripps Ranch Theatre's Season 47
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Scripps Ranch Theatre announced its 47th season, with Artistic Director Jill Drexler marking 25 years leading the San Diego company. The lineup includes THEATRE PEOPLE OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, 4000 MILES, and PRIVATE LIVES.
David Rothenberg Makes 54 Below Debut with NEVER TOO LATE in May Photo
David Rothenberg Makes 54 Below Debut with NEVER TOO LATE in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome David Rothenberg on May 3 at 1pm. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome David Rothenberg on May 3 at 1pm.
Newly Expanded Version of Kayla Boye’s CALL ME ELIZABETH Comes to Chicago in May Photo
Newly Expanded Version of Kayla Boye’s CALL ME ELIZABETH Comes to Chicago in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

PrideArts will present the expanded two-act version of CALL ME ELIZABETH, Kayla Boye's one-woman show about Elizabeth Taylor, May 8-10 at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted.
Peter Thompson, West End Publicist Behind CATS and PHANTOM, Dies at 81 Photo
Peter Thompson, West End Publicist Behind CATS and PHANTOM, Dies at 81
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

The legendary West End publicist Peter Thompson, who's work includes the publicity for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and more, has passed away at 81. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 2, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY ENDING On Broadway Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 2, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY ENDING On Broadway and More
by - Mar 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
Video: MR. BURTON Biopic Sets U.S. Release Date for March; Watch the Trailer Photo
Video: MR. BURTON Biopic Sets U.S. Release Date for March; Watch the Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026

A U.S. release date has been set for Mr. Burton, the film chronicling the true story of legendary actor Richard Burton. The movie will arrive in theaters and on digital platforms from Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 20. Check out the trailer.
Tony Award Nominee John Herrera Has Passed Away at 70 Photo
Tony Award Nominee John Herrera Has Passed Away at 70
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway actor John Herrera. Herrera received a Tony Award nomination for her his performance in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
JEFF WAYNE'S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE EXPERIENCE Relaunches with Advanced VR Tech Photo
JEFF WAYNE'S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE EXPERIENCE Relaunches with Advanced VR Tech
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

After 31,000+ performances, the world's #1 immersive experience is reborn with next-generation VR, plus Jeff Wayne himself, and a brand-new remixes and Jeff Wayne himself greeting each guest.
Full Cast Set For John Niven's THE BATTLE at Birmingham Rep Photo
Full Cast Set For John Niven's THE BATTLE at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Mathew Horne was previously confirmed to play influential Britpop music executive, Andy Ross, caught in the crossfire of one of the most notorious rivalries in British music history. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, Online Photo
Review: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, Online
by Cheryl Markosky - Dec 29, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES at Vimeo?
English Touring Opera Will Tour THE GONDOLIERS and PAGLIACCI in Spring 2026 Photo
English Touring Opera Will Tour THE GONDOLIERS and PAGLIACCI in Spring 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Featuring two brand new productions - Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers and a new English translation of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci – as well as a new opera for children, the tour will bring opera to thousands of people across the country.
Matthew Rhys Returns to London in Playing Burton Photo
Matthew Rhys Returns to London in Playing Burton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys is set to return to the London stage for the first time in 21 years to play Richard Burton at The Old Vic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Meet the Broadway Icons of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Photo
Meet the Broadway Icons of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025

Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.
Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Comes to Oxford Playhouse Photo
Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Comes to Oxford Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

Oxford Playhouse has announced a bold new production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which will be staged as part of its spring 2026 season and directed by Playhouse Artistic Director, Mike Tweddle.
Julie Andrews In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond Photo
Julie Andrews In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2025

To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Julie Andrews' expansive stage career, from My Fair Lady to Victor/Victoria, and more.
Full Cast Set For the RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN at The Barbican Photo
Full Cast Set For the RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN at The Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for the London premiere of Ella Hickson's exhilarating take on JM Barrie's beloved classic, Wendy & Peter Pan, directed by Jonathan Munby.
All of the Theater Stars in HBO's HARRY POTTER TV Series Photo
All of the Theater Stars in HBO's HARRY POTTER TV Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 10, 2025

With the Harry Potter show now in production in the UK, we have put together a guide to the stage performers assembled for this new series, from two-time Tony winner John Lithgow to Arabella Stanton.
Caryl Churchill's FAR AWAY Comes to Ambika P3 This August Photo
Caryl Churchill's FAR AWAY Comes to Ambika P3 This August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

25 years since its debut at the Royal Court Theatre, London-based site-specific theatre company Lost Text/Found Space will present Caryl Churchill's modern classic Far Away at the University of Westminster's Ambika P3 space.
Photo: HARRY POTTER Series Begins Production; First-Look at Dominic McLaughlin Photo
Photo: HARRY POTTER Series Begins Production; First-Look at Dominic McLaughlin
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 14, 2025

Following several casting announcements, the HBO Original Harry Potter television series has officially begun production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. Take a look at a new photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter.
Johnny Flynn, Bel Powley, & More Stage Stars Join HBO's HARRY POTTER Series Photo
Johnny Flynn, Bel Powley, & More Stage Stars Join HBO's HARRY POTTER Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

HBO has announced several new cast members for the upcoming Harry Potter television series, joining a robust cast that includes a growing list of Broadway and West End actors. 
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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?

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.

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