Diana Rigg
Previous national tour is include Colette, King Lear. London theater ... (read complete bio)
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Date of Birth:
July 20, 1938 (83)
Bio:
Rigg is making her LCT debut in Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady. Broadway: Medea (Tony Award), The Misanthrope (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Abelard and Heloise (Tony nom.). Off-Broadway: Britannicus and Phaedra (BAM).
Previous national tour is include Colette, King Lear. London theater ... (read complete bio) |
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Linda Mufleston, Jordan Donica, Norbert Leo Butz, Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, Diana Rigg, Allan Corduner, Clarke Thorell and the Cast of My Fair Lady
Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, Diana Rigg and Allan Corduner
Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, Diana Rigg, Allan Corduner and Clarke Thorell
Diana Rigg and Allan Corduner
Norbert Leo Butz, Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, Diana Rigg, Allan Corduner and Clarke Thorell
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PerformancesDiana Rigg Biography
Rigg is making her LCT debut in Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady. Broadway: Medea (Tony Award), The Misanthrope (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Abelard and Heloise (Tony nom.). Off-Broadway: Britannicus and Phaedra (BAM).Previous national tour is include Colette, King Lear. London theater credits include West End: Pygmalion (Mrs. Higgins, 2011/Eliza Doolittle, 1974), Honour, Suddenly, Last Summer, Follies, Heartbreak House, Night and Day, Macbeth, Abelard and Heloise; National Theatre: Macbeth, Phaedra, Humble Boy, Mother Courage and her Children, The Misanthrope, Jumpers; Almeida Theatre: Britannicus, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (also West End), Medea (also West End), Phaedra; and RSC: Twelfth Night, King Lear.
In film, Breathe, The Honourable Rebel, The Hospital, The Painted Veil, Heidi, Parting Shots, A Good Man in Africa, Snow White, Evil Under the Sun, The Great Muppet Caper, A Little Night Music, Theatre of Blood, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Assassination Bureau, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Extensive TV credits include PBS Masterpiece's "Victoria" (currently), "Game of Thrones" (three Emmy noms.), "Extras," "Victoria & Albert" (Emmy nom.), "The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries," "Rebecca" (Emmy Award), "Screen Two" (Cable Ace Award), "Mother Love" (BAFTA Award), "Bleak House," "Diana," "The Avengers." Author: "No Turn Unstoned," "So to the Land."
Rigg owns a chateau in France and is a dry-fly fisherwoman who has caught a 24.5-pound salmon, which she considers her greatest achievement to date. Chancellor of Stirling University (1997-2007). Named a Commander of the British Empire in 1988 and a Dame of the British Empire in 1994.
Diana Rigg Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | ||
| Diana Rigg, My Fair Lady | ||
| Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | ||
| Diana Rigg, My Fair Lady | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress | ||
| Diana RiggBritannicus and Phedre | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress | ||
| Diana RiggWho's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? | ||
Evening Standard Awards - 1996 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress  |
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| Diana RiggWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | ||
| Evening Standard Awards - 1996 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress |
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| Diana RiggMother Courage | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Actress | ||
| Diana RiggMother Courage And Her Children | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Actress - Play | ||
| Diana Rigg , Medea | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress | ||
| Diana RiggMedea | ||
| Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play |
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| Diana Rigg , Medea | ||
| Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress |
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| Diana RiggMedea | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actress - Play | ||
| Diana Rigg, The Misanthrope | ||
| Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | ||
| Diana Rigg, Abelard and Heloise | ||
Diana Rigg News
BWW Review: THE CHAIRS, Almeida Theatreby Gary Naylor - Feb 11, 2022
Kathryn Hunter shines in this updated version of a classic exemplar of the Theatre of the Absurd
BWW Interview: Ryan O'Connor Always Bringing A LITTLE Humor into His NIGHT MUSIC & Other Projectsby Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2022
A Los Angeles theatre community favorite Ryan O'Connor dons his directorial hat for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, opening at Greenway Court Theatre February 4th. I had the chance to question Ryan on A LITTLE behind-the-scenes of NIGHT MUSIC, his pandemic past times and his various ties with the L.A. theatre scene.
Adjoa Andoh Appointed Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor Of Contemporary Theatre 2022-2023by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021
The Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professorship, attached to St Catherine's College, was inaugurated by Stephen Sondheim in 1990, followed by a distinguished list of professors including Arthur Miller, Diana Rigg, Richard Eyre, Phyllida Lloyd, Ian McKellen, Nick Hytner, Deborah Warner, Stephen Daldry and Tom Stoppard.
Riverside Studios Announces Full Programme Of Theatre, Exhibitions, Workshops and Talksby A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2021
This high-energy show from Onyx Productions, already booking fast, will be a dynamic change from panto season
VIDEO: Watch Anya Taylor-Joy Sing 'Downtown' from the LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Soundtrackby Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021
Ahead of the soundtrack's release on Friday, the music video for 'Downtown' from Last Night in Soho has been released! Sung by Anya Taylor-Joy, the video is accompanied by two versions of the single, an uptempo and downtempo. Listen to both versions and watch the trailer for the new film now!
WEST SIDE STORY, YENTL & More Join BroadwayHD October Slateby Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021
Discover the magic of movie musicals this month as BroadwayHD delivers an unforgettable lineup of some of the most beloved and well-known productions in history. Starting October 1, West Side Story will make its way to the platform along with Academy Award-winning musical, along with Academy Award-winning film Yentl, starring Barbra Streisand.
VIDEO: Official Trailer for LAST NIGHT IN SOHOby Michael Major - Sep 8, 2021
The film features Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, Matt Smith, Terence Stamp, Diana Rigg, Rita Tushingham, Michael Ajao, and Synnøve Karlsen.
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald & André De Shields to be Honored by The Theatre World Awards, Hosted Online by BroadwayWorldby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2021
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced today, as a departure from the annual awards ceremony, will present a one-night only virtual event to honor Broadways best with a Special Gala Award Benefit to help raise funds for the prestigious Theatre World Awards.
Video Roundup: Watch Trailers For COBRA KAI, THE FLASH, THE TOMORROW WAR, and More!by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2021
Some trailers were for new episodes of longrunning shows, and others showed teasers of what fans can expect from completely new films and series from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. Watch them all here!
Patti LuPone, Pasek & Paul, Chita Rivera and More Join The Broadway Teachers Podcastby A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2021
Broadway Teachers Workshop, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the release of the Broadway Teachers Podcast, a series of conversations recorded live over the past twenty-one years at the Broadway Teachers Workshop in Manhattan.
Diana Rigg Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, July 20- Happy Birthday, Diana Rigg!by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2018
On this day, we celebrate the birthday of My Fair Lady star, veteran actor Diana Rigg!
VIDEO: Watch Lauren Ambrose & Company Sing 'The Rain in Spain' from MY FAIR LADY!by Stage Tube - Jul 2, 2018
On a hot summer day, when New Yorkers are hoping for a little bit of rain, Lincoln Center Theater just released a video from the recording session of "The Rain in Spain.' Watch below as Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, and Allan Corduner sing the famous tune!
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Renee Flemingby BroadwayWorld TV - May 24, 2018
Watch below as Renee tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Lindsay Mendezby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 2, 2018
Watch below as Lindsay tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!
VIDEO: Diana Rigg Talks MY FAIR LADY, Game of Thrones, and More on CBS Sunday Morningby Stage Tube - May 20, 2018
In the rousing revival of the musical 'My Fair Lady' at New York's Lincoln Center, one of Britain's most acclaimed actresses, Dame Diana Rigg, makes her return to Broadway as Mrs. Higgins.
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Ariana DeBoseby BroadwayWorld TV - May 14, 2018
Watch below as Ariana tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!
VIDEO: MY FAIR LADY's Lauren Ambrose Talks Playing Eliza Doolittle on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERSby Macon Prickett - May 1, 2018
Lauren Ambrose talks about the responsibility she feels playing Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, why she's become a bit of a hypochondriac and her childhood audition on Star Search on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
BWW TV: They Did It! Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton and Company Celebrate Opening Night of MY FAIR LADY!by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 20, 2018
'Somehow it gets to your heart and your core and it effects everything. You just have shivers. You're trying to act, but you're dealing with the most beautiful score ever written.' That's what leading man Harry Hadden-Paton thinks about the score to Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of My Fair Lady, which just opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
BWW TV: Get Me to the Theater On Time! Check Out a Preview of MY FAIR LADYby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 13, 2018
Lincoln Center Theater presents its new production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, currently in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out the new video of the cast in action below!
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for MY FAIR LADY on Broadway!by Stage Tube - Apr 3, 2018
The lovely cast of My Fair Lady is officially in rehearsals -- and they've posted video to let you in on the fun! 'Our main goal is to get people talking about how this piece relates to what's happening in our society and culture right now,' Hamilton alum Jordan Donica, who plays Freddy, said. Norbert Leo Butz, who plays Mr. Doolittle, added, 'It's kind of a miraculous thing that something that is so entertaining sounds so beautiful and is so funny is about something so deep.
