Lucille Lortel
Latest News on Lucille Lortel:
Marina Celander, Cindy Cheung and More to Star in MEAT SUIT at Second Stage Theater (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of OCTET At Wilbury Theatre Group (Dec 3, 2025)
Charles Busch to Join Travis Moser at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (Dec 3, 2025)
Marina Celander, Cindy Cheung and More to Star in MEAT SUIT at Second Stage Theater (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of OCTET At Wilbury Theatre Group (Dec 3, 2025)
Charles Busch to Join Travis Moser at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (Dec 3, 2025)
BIO
Lucille Lortel was an actress, artistic director, and theatrical producer.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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
Videos
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-10 13:04:01
Video: Nicholas Braun & Kara Young Talk Starring in GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 16:45:36
Video: Jordan Donica Sings 'Goodbye, Old Girl' from DAMN YANKEES
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-28 16:56:06
Exclusive: Rob McClure Sings 'Those Were The Good Old Days' from DAMN YANKEES
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-28 14:18:06
Video: Cast of DAMN YANKEES Performs 'Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO'
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-24 10:48:54
Video: Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica of DAMN YANKEES Perform 'Two Lost Souls' at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-07 10:01:16
Video: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-07-17 19:32:30
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for THE GREAT COMET at The Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-09 14:30:54
Video: Cole Escola Talks Tony Awards Bernadette Peters Tribute on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-20 10:28:58
Video: Natalie Venetia Belcon Reacts to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 23:00:25
Video: Kara Young Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 22:27:37
Video: Francis Jue Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actor in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:35:29
Video: Conrad Ricamora Reflects on Art’s Impact in HOW ART CHANGED ME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-20 12:24:14
Video: Cole Escola Shares Their Next Dream Role After OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-29 10:25:01
Video: OH, MARY!'s Cole Escola Takes Over a Category on JEOPARDY
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-04-15 09:41:00
Video: Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' With Pink Martini
by Michael Major - 2025-04-04 13:41:49
Video: Andrew Scott Runs From VANYA Curtain Call to Screening in Costume
by Michael Major - 2025-03-28 10:10:45
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH
by Michael Major - 2025-03-10 14:44:41
News
Marina Celander, Cindy Cheung and More to Star in MEAT SUIT at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The complete cast has been revealed for Aya Ogawa’s MEAT SUIT, or the shitshow of motherhood. The Off-Broadway premiere production is part of Second Stage Theater’s 47th Season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The complete cast has been revealed for Aya Ogawa’s MEAT SUIT, or the shitshow of motherhood. The Off-Broadway premiere production is part of Second Stage Theater’s 47th Season.
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of OCTET At Wilbury Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short with musical direction by Milly Massey. See photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short with musical direction by Milly Massey. See photos of the production.
Charles Busch to Join Travis Moser at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
International cabaret and recording artist Travis Moser will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with his new show Mixtape. Travis, along with music director and pianist Drew Wutke, most recently of off-Broadway's Tartuffe starring Tony Award-winner André De Shields.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
International cabaret and recording artist Travis Moser will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with his new show Mixtape. Travis, along with music director and pianist Drew Wutke, most recently of off-Broadway's Tartuffe starring Tony Award-winner André De Shields.
Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2025 - Where to Watch PERCY JACKSON, New KNIVES OUT & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extends Run at Miami New Drama and Receives Carbonell Special Citation
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The touring production of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES has been extended by two weeks at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre. The production additionally received a Special Citation from the Carbonell Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The touring production of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES has been extended by two weeks at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre. The production additionally received a Special Citation from the Carbonell Awards.
Tickets Now On Sale for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Shea's Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, are now on-sale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, are now on-sale.
Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Will Make European Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
Roast Productions have announced that Dog Man: The Musical will have its European premiere at the Southbank Centre from 30 July - 16 August 2026 following multiple sell-out Off-Broadway seasons and US tours.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
Roast Productions have announced that Dog Man: The Musical will have its European premiere at the Southbank Centre from 30 July - 16 August 2026 following multiple sell-out Off-Broadway seasons and US tours.
2026 New Stages Festival Lineup Revealed at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns. This year’s line-up features the newest works by some of the country’s hottest playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns. This year’s line-up features the newest works by some of the country’s hottest playwrights.
Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott to Star in DEATH OF A SALESMAN Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, and Christopher Abbott will return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, and Christopher Abbott will return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.
Patrick Page to Star in TITUS ANDRONICUS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Patrick Page will lead the cast of Red Bull Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS directed by Jesse Berger, set to be presented Off-Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Patrick Page will lead the cast of Red Bull Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS directed by Jesse Berger, set to be presented Off-Broadway.
Nina Hellman and Jeremy Shamos to Star WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Reading At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand reading of the boundary-breaking, Obie Award-winning play, “What the Constitution Means to Me,“ written by Heidi Schreck, directed by Amanda Charlton, and starring Nina Hellman, Jeremy Shamos, and Jocelyn Shek, on Monday, December 1, at 7 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand reading of the boundary-breaking, Obie Award-winning play, “What the Constitution Means to Me,“ written by Heidi Schreck, directed by Amanda Charlton, and starring Nina Hellman, Jeremy Shamos, and Jocelyn Shek, on Monday, December 1, at 7 p.m.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Announces Initial UK Cast at Stratford East
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES will make its UK premiere at Stratford East in early 2026, marking a major new collaboration with Tectonic Theater Project. The production brings Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s acclaimed work to London following celebrated runs in the U.S.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES will make its UK premiere at Stratford East in early 2026, marking a major new collaboration with Tectonic Theater Project. The production brings Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s acclaimed work to London following celebrated runs in the U.S.
Photos: A BODEGA PRINCESS REMEMBERS LA FIESTA DE LOS REYES MAGOS, 1998 At Ensemble Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre, Lucille Lortel Theatre, and Latinx Playwrights Circle have released new production photos for the world premiere of A Bodega Princess Remembers La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos, 1998, written and performed by Iraisa Ann Reilly.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre, Lucille Lortel Theatre, and Latinx Playwrights Circle have released new production photos for the world premiere of A Bodega Princess Remembers La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos, 1998, written and performed by Iraisa Ann Reilly.
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
Photos: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2025
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries is back on the New York stage, and recently celebrated its gala opening for its off-Broadway run. Check out photos from the opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2025
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries is back on the New York stage, and recently celebrated its gala opening for its off-Broadway run. Check out photos from the opening night here!
Review Roundup: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries is back on the New York stage in a new production starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Nicholas Braun and two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries is back on the New York stage in a new production starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Nicholas Braun and two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young. Read the reviews here!
Video: Kara Young Picks the Shows That Shaped Her
by Joey Mervis - Nov 22, 2025
In this video, watch as two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays that made her the artist she is today. Can you guess which classics she most adores?
by Joey Mervis - Nov 22, 2025
In this video, watch as two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays that made her the artist she is today. Can you guess which classics she most adores?
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
TRU to Present How In The World To Get Noticed: PR Strategies From The NY Festival Scene To The Edinburgh
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is How in the World to Get Noticed: PR Strategies from the NY Festival Scene to the Edinburgh Fringe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is How in the World to Get Noticed: PR Strategies from the NY Festival Scene to the Edinburgh Fringe.
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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