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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Rebecca Nurse

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Sarita Myrtle

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Anna Semenovna

[Broadway]
1980
Dolly

[Broadway]
1975
Anne-Marie

[Broadway]
1970
Martha Wilkins (Understudy)


Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Helen Stenborg

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Helen Stenborg, Waiting in the Wings

News


From the Artistic Director: TALLEY'S FOLLY

Talley's Folly, written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Michael Wilson begins performances this week.
INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR: Michael Wilson

Director of Talley's Folly, Michael Wilson shares some of his insight and experience with Education Dramaturg Ted Sod.
Donna Bullock, Emily Padgett, et al. Set for BEYOND THE MUSIC Readings, 10/17

Beyond the Music, a new musical with original book and direction by Tony Award winner Andy Sandberg (Hair; The Last Smoker in America) and a fresh and exhilarating pop-rock score by multiple Emmy Award-winner Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz, will have invitation-only readings in New York on October 17 and 18th, 2011.
Donna Bullock, Emily Padgett, et al. Set for BEYOND THE MUSIC Readings

Beyond the Music, a new musical with original book and direction by Tony Award winner Andy Sandberg (Hair; The Last Smoker in America) and a fresh and exhilarating pop-rock score by multiple Emmy Award-winner Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz, will have invitation-only readings in New York on October 17 and 18th, 2011.
Michael Arden, Aya Cash, Paul Iacono Set for STRAIGHT Reading, 9/26

Straight, a new play co-authored by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, with direction by Tony Award-winner Andy Sandberg (Hair; The Last Smoker in America), will present two invitation-only readings in New York on Monday, September 26, 2011.
Michael Arden, Aya Cash, Paul Iacono Set for STRAIGHT Reading, 9/26

Straight, a new play co-authored by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, with direction by Tony Award-winner Andy Sandberg (Hair; The Last Smoker in America), will present two invitation-only readings in New York on Monday, September 26, 2011.
Opel, Ragusa, Gertner Lead SUMMER SCHLOCK Reading May 26

Casting has been announced for the upcoming reading of the new musical comedy Summer Schlock, with book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Carter (That's Andy), directed by Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America) with music direction by Andy Einhorn.
Opel, Ragusa, Gertner Lead SUMMER SCHLOCK Reading May 26

Casting has been announced for the upcoming reading of the new musical comedy Summer Schlock, with book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Carter (That's Andy), directed by Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America) with music direction by Andy Einhorn.
Lantern Theater Co Presents Vigil May 19- June 12

Lantern Theater Company concludes its 2010/11 season with Vigil, the witty, cheeky, and gratifyingly macabre comedy from acclaimed Canadian playwright Morris Panych.
Actress Helen Stenborg Passes Away at 86

Helen Stenborg, a Tony-nominated, Obie Award-winning actress and long-time spouse of the late Tony Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes, died Tuesday evening, March 22 at her Manhattan apartment. Her son Doug Hughes and daughter Laura Hughes were at her bedside. She was 86.
A PERFECT FUTURE Begins Run At The Cherry Lane Theater 2/4/2011

Tony Award-winning producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America) will present the world premiere of the provocative new play, A Perfect Future, by David Hay (The Maddening Truth) with direction by Tony Award-nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore).
Cerveris, Gemignani et al. Lead Brody's OPERATION EPSILON Reading, 12/10

Producer Ellen Berman (Enchanted April) presents a reading of the new play, Operation Epsilon by Alan Brody (The Housewives of Manheim) with direction by Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America).
Cerveris, Gemignani et al. Lead Brody's OPERATION EPSILON Reading, 12/10

Producer Ellen Berman (Enchanted April) will present a reading of the new play, Operation Epsilon by Alan Brody (The Housewives of Manheim) with direction by Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America).
CATCO Presents THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA 9/29-10/24

CATCO will present the pre-New York production of the new musical comedy, The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao).
A PERFECT FUTURE Begins Run At The Cherry Lane Theater 2/4/2011

Tony Award-winning producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America) will present the world premiere of the provocative new play, A Perfect Future, by David Hay (The Maddening Truth) with direction by Tony Award-nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore).
CATCO Presents THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA 9/29-10/24

CATCO will present the pre-New York production of the new musical comedy, The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao).
CATCO Presents THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA 9/29-10/24

CATCO will present the pre-New York production of the new musical comedy, The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao).
Stephen Spinella Joins Staged Reading of 'A Perfect Future' by David Hay, 7/19

Tony Award-winning producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America) will present a staged reading of the provocative new play, A Perfect Future, by David Hay (The Maddening Truth) with direction by Tony Award-nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore). Prior developmental readings of the play were presented by Naked Angels Theater Company (Next Fall).
Stephen Spinella Joins Staged Reading of 'A Perfect Future' by David Hay, 7/19

Tony Award-winning producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America) will present a staged reading of the provocative new play, A Perfect Future, by David Hay (The Maddening Truth) with direction by Tony Award-nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore). Prior developmental readings of the play were presented by Naked Angels Theater Company (Next Fall).
Stenborg and Henderson Receive Equity's Richard Seff Award

Helen Stenborg and Stephen McKinley Henderson have been named to receive the annual Richard Seff Award presented by the Actors' Equity Foundation. The award, a $1,000 check and crystal trophy for each, honors a veteran female and male character actor for the best performance in a supporting role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Helen Stenborg been in?

Helen Stenborg has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Helen Stenborg been in?

Helen Stenborg has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Helen Stenborg been nominated for?

Helen Stenborg has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drama Desk Awards and for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her role in Waiting in the Wings.

What awards has Helen Stenborg won?

Helen Stenborg has won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Drama Desk Awards.

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