Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Lillias White is a Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for her performance in The Life. She has appeared on Broadway in Barnum, Dreamgirls, Cats, Carrie, Once on this Island, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Fela! (Tony Award nomination) and most recently in Chicago in the Fall of 2021 as Matron “Mama” Morton having first appeared in the Broadway production in 2006. Other Off-Broadway and Regional credits include the musical Black No More in Winter 2022, the Public Theater’s Romance in Hard Times for which she won the Obie Award, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (directed by Phylicia Rashad) for which she won the NAACP Award, and the Carnegie Hall Concert version of South Pacific which was also broadcast on PBS’ “Great Performances.” She received the Daytime Emmy Award for her role as Lillian Edwards in “Sesame Street” and is beloved by audiences for voicing the lead muse Calliope in Disney’s animated feature Hercules. Her most recent television appearances include the Baz Luhrmann-directed Netflix series “The Get Down,” as well as “Russian Doll” and “Search Party.” She has appeared in cabarets and concert halls around the world. Her first solo studio album Get Yourself Some Happy! is available now at lilliaswhite.com and on all streaming platforms.
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Join THE GREEN ROOM 42 as they present TikTok and Instagram sensation ANDREW BOVA in his show TAKING NOTES: LESSONS IN AND OUT OF CLASS. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Join Broadway star Steffanie Leigh at The Green Room 42 as she shares her humorous and heartfelt journey into motherhood in MATRESCENCE: BECOMING A MOTHER. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated songwriters Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor in their special evening “Wine and Sing”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The York Theatre Company has announced that Broadway leading ladies Leslie Uggams and Liz Callaway have been added to the starry list of the company's Honorary Board of Directors.
Following the success of audio comedy Twits in Love, the Broadway Podcast Network will release a new season of the self-proclaimed “steampunk distraction” by Tom Alan Robbins with Twits in Peril. Listen to an episode!
FABLES IN CONCERT will be presented at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on May 12th.
Join Kevin Winebold at The Green Room 42 for Kevin on the Keys Celebrates Hollywood, a cabaret series showcasing his talent as a solo pianist and accompanist. Expect performances of hits from popular Hollywood films, with special guests Michael Judson Berry, Albert Guerzon, and Kimberly Marable.
Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Details have been announced for Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of The Tempest, starring Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, and more.
The Green Room 42 will present Daniel Barrett and Ali Funkhouser in “Knock ‘Em Dead!” on April 30, 2024 at 9:30pm.
Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.
Join two-time Tony Award nominee JOSIE DE GUZMAN as she returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42. Known for her roles in GUYS AND DOLLS and WEST SIDE STORY, don't miss her performances on 5/4-5.
Join Andrew Bova at The Green Room 42 for his debut solo show, TAKING NOTES: LESSONS IN AND OUT OF CLASS. Experience a night of reflection, humor, and self-acceptance as he shares his journey through life's lessons. Proceeds will be donated to youth arts education.
Hadestown is a show that has taken the West End by storm. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie La Barrie, who plays Hermes. We discussed how La Barrie first got into theatre and decided to move to London, how she changed the role of Hermes by removing references to the character’s gender and why Hadestown such a special show.
Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
In celebration of the 2023 release of Bear Manor Media's title, Cinderellas of West 53rd Street: Stories from the Legendary Rehearsal Club, and this year's release with Blythe Danner and each writer reading their own story for the audiobook, published by Blackstone and available on Audible.com, The Green Room 42 will present “Circle of Cinderella Friends,” in cabaret, May 7, 2024, 7:00pm.
Hadestown stars Lilias White and Lola Tung played their final performance on Sunday, March 17th. Tung stepped into the role of Eurydice on February 9 for a limited run. White became the first woman to play Hermes on September 13, 2022, and has been with the production since. Watch as they take their final bows in this video.
As the unionization wave continues to move through theatrical workers across the country, two developments last week highlighted the movement: the Public Theatre declined to voluntarily recognize the unionization effort of their workers, and workers at the Goodman Theatre sought their own union affiliation.
Lillias White has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
Lillias White has not appeared in the West End.
Lillias White has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at The Lortels for "Texas in Paris," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Fela!," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Life," Best Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Life," another Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Life," and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Romance in Hard Times."
Lillias White has won several awards for her performances, including Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Life," Best Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Life," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Life," and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Romance in Hard Times."
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