Lillian 1986

Opened: January 16, 1986
Closing: February 23, 1986

Lillian - 1986 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

Get Lillian Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

BOMBSHELL: THE RAQUEL WELCH COLLECTION Smashes Expectations at Julien's Auctions
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024


The BOMBSHELL: THE RAQUEL WELCH COLLECTION auction at Julien's Auctions exceeded expectations, netting over $1 million, 3.5 times the estimates, and achieving a 100% sold rate.

NSU Art Museum Reveals New Acquisitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023


NSU Art Museum has revealed new acquisitions by South Florida artists Alejandro Piñeiro Bello, Kandy G Lopez, and Dimithry Victor, furthering their dedication to supporting emerging talent. Find press release and artist images here.

Interview: Itamar Moses of AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL at CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY Adapts the Beloved Animated Film for the Stage
by Jim Munson - Apr 20, 2023


BroadwayWorld chats with Itamar Moses, Tony-winning book writer for 'The Band's Visit,' about his new show 'An American Tail the Musical' enjoying its world premiere at Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis April 25- June 18.

The Royal Conservatory Of Music Announces Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC And More This May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023


The Royal Conservatory of Music closes its 2023-24 concert season with four performances of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music.

Girl Trip Presents John Patrick Shanley's THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW At The Broadwater Black Box
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2023


John Patrick Shanley's the dreamer examines his pillow will be presented at The Broadwater Black Box (Santa Monica Blvd and Lillian Way) from January 26 through February 5. Staged and conceptualized by female director Harrison James, the production stars Tom Degnan (CBS' Limitless), Fernando Siqueira (The Actors' Gang's Shambles) and Lucy Rose Morgan.

PICTURES FROM HOME Box Office to Open Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


Celebrate the laughter and joy of the holidays with a special box office opening of Pictures From Home beginning Monday, December 19 at Studio 54 on Broadway, coinciding with the beginning of Hanukkah.     

Tickets Now On Sale for PICTURES FROM HOME Starring Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022


Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of Pictures From Home. Three of the theatre’s most inventive, inspired and award-winning artists will return to the stage, bringing to vivid theatrical life a comic and dramatic portrait of a mother, a father and the son who photographed their lives.

Town Hall Presents Meredith Monk + BoaC All-Stars In New York Premiere Of MEMORY GAME, September 15
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2022


The Town Hall opens its 2022/23 concert series spotlighting women composers who have shaped American culture with the New York premiere of Meredith Monk's MEMORY GAME, Saturday, October 15 (8 pm).

New York City Center Encores! 2023 Season Will Include THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles, OLIVER! and DEAR WORLD with Donna Murphy
by Team BWW - Jun 14, 2022


Full programming for New York City Center’s 2022 – 2023 Season was announced, including Adam Guettel’s Tony Award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza, Jerry Herman’s 1969 musical Dear World and Lionel Bart’s Oliver! See the full schedules and how to get tickets!

BWW Interview: Nancy Travis Bringing Creative Fulfilling Life to LILLIAN
by Gil Kaan - Feb 25, 2022


Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the third show of its 2021-2022 season live on stage, David Cale’s LILLIAN starring Nancy Travis. Previewing on March 3rd, LILLIAN opens March 5th at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. I had the chance to ask the ever-popular, always working television star about her theatrical beginnings and present stint as LILLIAN on the boards.

Chita Rivera To Be Honored At ENCORE OVATION: A Celebration Of Aging Through Art
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2021


On Monday, November 8, Encore Community Services will host Encore Ovation – A Celebration of Aging Through Art honoring Chita Rivera, legendary Broadway actress, singer and dancer, alongside the Times Square Alliance. The event will take place at Encore Community Services older adults center at 239 West 49th Street, New York, NY.

BWW Feature: SOPRANEN-ZUSSEN 'LUNEDÌ' BRENGEN 2E SINGLE UIT!
by Chantal Kunst - May 28, 2021


Na het succes van hun eerste single Dreaming Of The Days, die in september gelanceerd werd nadat de zussen in de eerste lockdown besloten om samen muziek uit te brengen, komt nu hun tweede single uit. 'Nella Fantasia' is een lied op het bekende muzikale thema uit de film 'The Mission' uit 1986. Voor de zussen Annemarijn, Willemijn en Lillian Maandag gaat Nella Fantasia over een droomwereld: 'Een plek waar liefde is voor alles en iedereen, waar eerlijkheid en gelijkheid is. Een geweldloze wereld waarin angst niet bestaat, maar veiligheid en overvloed overheersen. Een grenzeloos bestaan in de breedste zin, waarin mensen boven zichzelf uitstijgen.

Dixon Place Presents BLACKBLADE - A Fantasy Radio Play
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2020


Dixon Place presents a new fantasy radio drama: BLACKBLADE is written by Arif Silverman and directed by Lillian Wooten White, available through the Dixon Place website from December 13th through January 10th. Tickets are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35526/production/1034340; there will be a talkback with the artists on December 13th at 8:30pm EST.

Spike Lee to Receive Trailblazer Award at the 2020 LMGI Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 30, 2020


Oscar-winning director Spike Lee, whose films have reflected significant cultural and historical content with the highest quality, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 7th Annual LMGI Awards

PBS and THIRTEEN Announce New Documentary AMERICAN MASTERS: HOW IT FEELS TO BE FREE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 28, 2020


Today at the Virtual PBS Press Tour, PBS and THIRTEEN announced American Masters: How It Feels To Be Free

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

American Masters Announces Three Documentaries That Celebrate Women Trailblazers
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 27, 2020


American Masters joins PBS' summer-long celebration of female trailblazers in honor of the women's vote centennial with three new documentaries exploring the lives of remarkable changemakers, both past and present.

PBS Announces American Masters Documentary on Marian Anderson
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020


Today, THIRTEEN's American Masters series and Philip Gittelman Productions, in association with Black Public Media, announced a new documentary on contralto Marian Anderson (1897-1993) in production for PBS.

Broadway Theatres To Dim Lights in Memory of Zoe Caldwell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020


The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved actress, director, and multiple Tony Award® winner Zoe Caldwell, who passed away on February 16, 2020 at age 86. To commemorate her life and work, the lights of all Broadway theatres in New York will dim for one minute on Friday, February 28th at exactly 7:45pm.

American Masters to Premiere MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 28, 2020


American Masters presents the broadcast premiere of award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson's deep dive into the world of a beloved musical giant. American Masters a?" Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, which earned a Grammy nomination in the a?oeBest Music Filma?? category, premieres nationwide Tuesday, February 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/milesdavis and the PBS Video app in honor of Black History Month.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Norman Lear Partner on New Documentary About Rita Moreno
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 29, 2019


 Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS and THIRTEEN announced a new documentary about the EGOT-winning entertainer Rita Moreno, slated to premiere in 2020. AMERICAN MASTERS a?oeRita Moreno: The Girl Who Decided to Go For Ita?? (w.t.) is a partnership between THIRTEEN's AMERICAN MASTERS series and Norman Lear's Act III Productions in association with Maramara and executive producer Lin-Manuel Miranda.

THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents the Story of Pioneering Feminist Singer-Activist Holly Near 3/1
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 13, 2019


An outspoken political activist and singer-songwriter, Holly Near's music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice a?" from the lesbian and women's movements to anti-war efforts and the fight to give South American women a voice. American Masters a?" Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives explores how the activist-artist provided an inspiring soundtrack to nearly a half-century of global and local struggles for equality and change. Directed by four-time Emmy Award-winner Jim Brown (American Masters a?" The Highwaymen: Friends Til The End, American Masters a?" Pete Seeger: The Power of Song), the documentary premieres nationwide Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Women's History Month and will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.

Spike Lee to Executive Produce Civil Rights Drama, SON OF THE SOUTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2019


Spike Lee is set to executive produce the civil rights drama “Son of the South,” according to Variety. Lee's longtime editor Barry Alexander Brown will direct the drama from his own screenplay.

American Masters Explores The Life And Music Of Singer-Activist Holly Near In Honor Of Women's History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2019


An outspoken political activist and singer-songwriter, Holly Near's music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice - from the lesbian and women's movements to anti-war efforts and the fight to give South American women a voice. American Masters - Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives explores how the activist-artist provided an inspiring soundtrack to nearly a half-century of global and local struggles for equality and change. Directed by four-time Emmy Award-winner Jim Brown (American Masters - The Highwaymen: Friends Til The End, American Masters - Pete Seeger: The Power of Song), the documentary premieres nationwide Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Women's History Month and will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.

Live Arts Presents Bill T. Jones & Oskar Eustis In Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019


Legendary choreographer, National Medal of Arts (2013) and MacArthur "Genius" Award (1994) recipient, and artistic director of New York Live Arts, Bill T. Jones welcomes a discussion with Oskar Eustis-Artistic Director of New York's Public Theater, who has nurtured one game-changing hit after another for the Public, including the award-winning musicals Fun Home and Hamilton. As both leaders in the arts world and change-makers, Jones and Eustis delve into the responsibilities of both arts organizations and artists.

Lillian FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Lillian have there been?
Lillian has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1986.

Videos