Adriane Lenox

Birth Place: Memphis, TN, USA

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Adriane Lenox received the 2005 Tony Award for Doubt: A Parable, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. She has also appeared as "Hattie" in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate; Caroline, or Change; Funny Girl and Dreamgirls. Adriane made her breakthrough through her Obie Award-winning performance in off-Broadway's Dinah Was. Her television credits include: "Lipstick Jungle," "Law & Order: SVU," "Third Watch" and "Law & Order."

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Adriane Lenox STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Mrs. Duke

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2009
Joanne

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Lenora

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Mrs. Muller

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Mrs. Muller

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2004
Caroline Thibodeaux (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
The Moon

The Moon

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Rosemary

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Wanda [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Emma

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Eunice Evers

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Joanne

One of "Les Style"

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Hattie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Maye/Waitress/Violet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Mother

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Jill Undergrowth

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Miss Jones [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Scotty

Scotty

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Women/Florence/Augusta

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1986
Performer

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
One of "Les Style" [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Charlene [Replacement]

Les Style [Replacement]

Lorrell Robinson (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1979
Performer 5

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

Performer 5 [Replacement]


Adriane Lenox Movies

[1986]Forever, Lulu Girl in Strip Club

[2000]The Day the Ponies Come Back Reverend Grace

[2005]Preaching to the Choir Sister Emma

[2006]Griffin & Phoenix Doctor

[2006]Black Snake Moan Rose Woods

[2007]Where God Left His Shoes Carita

[2007]Alvin and the Chipmunks Vet

[2007]My Blueberry Nights Sandy

[2009]The Blind Side Denise Oher

[2010]The Sorcerer's Apprentice Ms. Algar

[2011]The Inheritance Felicia

[2012]You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You Mother Malone

[2012]Lola Versus Professor

[2012]Red Lights Rina

[2013]The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete Group Home Lady

[2013]The Butler Gina

[2014]Love Is Strange Principal

[2014]Affluenza Professor Walker

[2014]The Skeleton Twins Dr. Linda Essex

[2017]Crown Heights Grace

[2019]21 Bridges Older Vonetta Davis

[2020]Bruised Angel McQueen

[2021]The United States vs. Billie Holiday Mrs. Fletcher


Adriane Lenox TV Shows

30 Rock Sherry

Damages Angel Auroro

Law & Order Dolores Martin, Charlene Royal, Myra Warren

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Judge Annette Lewis, Judy Carlton, Sharon Tassler

Lipstick Jungle Marva

Manifest Beverly

The Blacklist Reven Wright

The Path Felicia

Third Watch Doctor, Mrs. Felder

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Photos: Inside the 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit With Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More!

Manhattan Theatre Club hosted its 2023 Fall Benefit on Monday, November 13. The evening began at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) with an advance screening of the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists ahead of its November 21 premiere on ALL ARTS.

Review: BROADWAY BY THE SEASON Was a Reason to Rejoice.... at Merkin Hall

The man who brings Broadway & Sinatra songs to 54 Below goes 13 blocks north.

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

Photos: Inside the 2023 American Theatre Wing Gala

The American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala Celebration was held next Monday, September 11, 2023 at Cipriani. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Courtney Long Brings WHO'S THAT GIRL? to 54 Below Next Month

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Courtney Long in “Who Is ‘That Girl?’ on October 5th, 2023 at 9:30 pm. Learn more about the concert and how to purchase tickets here!

What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards?

While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time?

Photos: Inside Opening Night of SUMMER, 1976

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976, opened last night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Adriane Lenox & Petralina Rae Lambert Join the Cast of WOMEN OF FIRE; HELL FROZE OVER

Royal Family Production will present a benefit workshop of a brand new chapter of WOMEN ON FIRE: HELL FROZE OVER, written and co-directed by Royal Family’s artistic director Chris Henry.

Kathleen Chalfant, Mary Testa, Constance Shulman & More to Star in WOMEN OF FIRE; HELL FROZE OVER Benefit Workshop

Royal Family Productions will present a benefit workshop of a brand new chapter of WOMEN ON FIRE: HELL FROZE OVER starring Kathleen Chalfant, Mary Testa, Constance Shulman and more.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages

Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE COLLABORATION Ahead of Cancelled Performance

Last night, shortly before the show was about to begin, the official opening night of The Collaboration was cancelled due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast detected during pre-show testing. However, the red carpet was still held prior to the announcement. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos here!

Photos: Broadway Women's Alliance Hosts Screening of 'Women Talking'

Broadway Women’s Alliance hosted a special Broadway community screening of the new film Women Talking on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol officially opened and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Photos: See André De Shields, LaChanze & More at Broadway Inspirational Voices' BETTER DAYS Event

Broadway Inspirational Voices hosted the BETTER DAYS: Fundraising Cocktail Party and Award Ceremony in the heart of Times Square, honoring Tony Award winner André De Shields, Tony Award winner LaChanze, and three-time Tony Award winner Alex Lacamoire. See photos from inside the event here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet of Broadway Inspirational Voices' BETTER DAYS Fundraising Event

Broadway Inspirational Voices held its BETTER DAYS: Fundraising Cocktail Party and Award Ceremony on October 24, 2022 at 7:00pm in the heart of Times Square. Check out photos here!

Cast and Creative Team Announced for STARDUST ROAD at York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for will the New York premiere of Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road, conceived by Susan H. Schulman, Michael Lichtefeld, and Lawrence Yurman, developed with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, and featuring music by the legendary Hoagy Carmichael. 

Review: THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT Beautifully at Chelsea Table + Stage

To present Eric Michael Gillett with the first-ever Darrell Henline Award the American Songbook Association produced an award show ceremony that could serve as a blueprint for how it's done.

Adriane Lenox FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Adriane Lenox has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

Adriane Lenox has not appeared in the West End

Adriane Lenox has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in "After Midnight." She also received a nomination for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for the same show. Lenox was further recognized with a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "After Midnight." In addition, Lenox received a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in "Doubt." She was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Doubt." Lenox's performance in "Doubt" also earned her a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels. Furthermore, she received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Doubt." Lenox's other nominations include a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for "Dinah Was" and an Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical nomination at the Helen Hayes Awards for "On The Town." These nominations showcase the recognition and acclaim Adriane Lenox has received for her exceptional performances on Broadway.

Adriane Lenox has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Best Featured Actress in a Play award from BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in "Doubt." She also won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from Drama Desk Awards and the Outstanding Featured Actress award from The Lortels, both for her performance in "Doubt." Additionally, she received the Performance award from Obie Awards for her work in "Dinah Was." Lenox's talent was also recognized with the Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical award from the Helen Hayes Awards for her role in "On The Town."

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