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Dorothy Loudon

Date of Death: November 15, 2003 (70)

Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Carlotta Vance [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1999
B.V.M. / Elsa Fitt / Lulu Shriner

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Lulu Ward

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Dolly Levi

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1990
Miss Hannigan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

[Broadway]
1983
Dotty Otley

[Broadway]
1981
Cara Varnum

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Mrs. Lovett [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Bea Asher

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Miss Hannigan

[Broadway]
1973
Edith

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1971
Charlotte Haze

[Broadway]
1969
Mabel

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Lillian Stone

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

Wilma Risque

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1962
Reno Sweeney [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Dorothy Loudon, Ballroom

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Dorothy Loudon, Ballroom


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Dorothy Loudon, Annie


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Broadway Musical

Dorothy Loudon, Annie


winner
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Dorothy Loudon, Annie


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performanc

Dorothy Loudon, The Fig Leaves Are Falling

Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Dorothy Loudon, The Fig Leaves Are Falling


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1963 - Performance

Dorothy Loudon, Nowhere to Go But Up

News


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dorothy Loudon been in?

Dorothy Loudon has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.

How many West End shows has Dorothy Loudon been in?

Dorothy Loudon has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Dorothy Loudon been nominated for?

Dorothy Loudon has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in "Ballroom," and also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Loudon was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Annie," and the show itself received a nomination for Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition, she received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Annie." Furthermore, Loudon received a nomination for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for her work in "The Fig Leaves Are Falling," and another nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. She also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in "Nowhere to Go But Up."

What awards has Dorothy Loudon won?

Dorothy Loudon has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Annie." Loudon also won the Best Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "Annie." Additionally, she was honored with the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards for her role in "Annie." Loudon's other accolades include the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for her work in "The Fig Leaves Are Falling" and the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her performance in "Nowhere to Go But Up."

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