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Jane Lapotaire

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
US Premiere Production, 2016
Performer


[West End]
Original London Production, 1983


[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Piaf


[West End]
Original London Production, 1980
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Jane LapotaireThe Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Actress of the Year

Jane LapotaireShadowlands


winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Jane Lapotaire , Piaf


winner
Olivier Awards - 1979 - Actress of the Year in a New Play

Jane Lapotaire, Piaf

News


BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 11, 2023

The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.
Silver Line Theatre Exchange Launches in Staunton
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2021

Silver Line Theatre Exchange has launched in Staunton, Virginia amidst the pandemic.  Jeremy West serves as artistic director. His two decades of experience on the stage and decade in the classroom has resulted in a brand of theatre education that keenly creates space and opportunity for people to explore their own identity and experience through collaboration and trust.
VIDEO: David Tennant and More in Royal Shakespeare Company's #ShareYourShakespeare Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020

In celebration of William Shakespeare's 456th birthday, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences.
RSC Launches Audience Celebration Of Shakespeare, #ShareYourShakespeare
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020

This Spring, the Royal Shakespeare Company will hand over its channels to the global community, in the largest ever celebration of Shakespeare by audiences in its history.
BWW Interview: Alexandra Gilbreath Talks THE PROVOKED WIFE
by Rona Kelly - Aug 2, 2019

Talking about The Provoked Wife, Alexandra Gilbreath takes us through her experience at the RSC from straight out of drama school to 'Shakespearean ninja!'
Broadway HD To Celebrate Shakespeare Month This April
by Macon Prickett - Mar 27, 2018

April is Shakespeare month! Marking both his birthday and passing on April 23rd, BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming platform for live theater, is highlighting its definitive collection of Shakespeare's productions.
Photo Flash: Playwright William Nicholson and More Celebrate FPA's SHADOWLANDS Opening Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017

Fellowship for Performing Arts returns to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS. The production opened last night, November 1st, at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row and will run through January 7, 2018. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities, featuring the playwright himself, below!
Fellowship for Performing Arts Opens First New York Revival of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
Fellowship for Performing Arts to Stage First New York Revival of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
NYC and Austin Theatre Companies Join Forces to Present BUTCHER HOLLER HERE WE COME
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2017

AZTEC ECONOMY in association with THEATRE SYNESTHESIA is pleased to announce the Austin premiere of BUTCHER HOLLER HERE WE COME by Casey Wimpee, directed by Leah Bonvissuto.
Joely Richardson Leads Trevor Nunn's THE WARS OF THE ROSES, Starting Tonight at Kingston
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015

Rose Theatre Kingston presents THE WARS OF THE ROSES, beginning tonight 16 September and running through 31 October 2015, with press performances for all three plays on 3 October.
RSC's HENRY V Announces Full Cast, Including Alex Hassell
by Matt Smith - Jul 23, 2015

Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director, continues his exploration through Shakespeare's History plays as he directs Henry V, opening in Stratford-upon-Avon, before being broadcast to cinemas and transferring to the Barbican in London. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Lapotaire been in?

Jane Lapotaire has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Lapotaire been in?

Jane Lapotaire has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Jane Lapotaire's first West End show?

Jane Lapotaire's first West End show was Piaf which opened in

What awards has Jane Lapotaire been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII, Actress of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Shadowlands, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Piaf and Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Piaf.

What awards has Jane Lapotaire won?

Jane Lapotaire has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII. She also earned the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Piaf. Additionally, she was named Actress of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for Piaf.

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