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BIO

LCT: Awake and Sing!. Broadway: Exit the King. Off-Broadway: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Ophelia in Hamlet, both at the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park. A two-time Emmy Award nominee for her performance in the HBO series "Six Feet Under," her other film and television credits include Where the Wild Things Are, directed by Spike Jonze, Wanderlust, Sleepwalk with Me, Starting Out in the Evening, I'm Coming Over, The River, "Torchwood," "Law & Order: SVU," and "The X-Files."

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STAGE CREDITS

My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Eliza Doolittle
Exit The King Exit The King
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Queen Marie
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Ophelia
Romeo and Juliet
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Juliet
Awake and Sing! Awake and Sing!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Hennie Berger

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Lauren Ambrose, My Fair Lady

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PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to be Presented At The Blue Moon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Psycho Beach Party, a campy, raunchy parody by Charles Busch, is coming to The Blue Moon Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment Photo
MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Music Theatre International has acquired the rights to the “Hits Musicals Collection” from Lively McCabe Entertainment, the theatrical development company behind Clue and Mystic Pizza. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Performances are underway for the new Broadway musical Just in Time, with previews beginning March 31, 2025 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast of Just in Time here!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2025
by - Feb 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh Photo
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 9, 2024

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
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A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 13, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET? Photo
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical Photo
'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

The 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait is being adapted into a musical.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024
by - Feb 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: MY FAIR LADY Stirs Up Conversation at the Benedum Center Photo
Review: MY FAIR LADY Stirs Up Conversation at the Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 5, 2024

Leave it to a musical based on George Bernard Shaw to have audiences debating in the aisles after bows.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead! Photo
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings Photo
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Photo
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Photo
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
YELLOWJACKETS Season 2 Official Soundtrack Set For September Release Photo
YELLOWJACKETS Season 2 Official Soundtrack Set For September Release
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023

The official soundtrack from the SHOWTIME Emmy®-nominated drama series YELLOWJACKETS is available for pre-order now including instant grat access to the previously released Alanis Morrisette single, “No Return (Extended Version)” and new alternative version, “No Return (Lottie’s Dream Sequence).”
Alanis Morissette Releases New Version of YELLOWJACKETS Theme Song Photo
Alanis Morissette Releases New Version of YELLOWJACKETS Theme Song
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2023

The new single debuted in the fourth episode of the hit series’ second season and is available now to download and stream globally via Universal Music Canada. “No Return” (Main Title Theme) by YELLOWJACKETS composers, Craig Wedren and Anna Waronker, was originally released in January 2022.
Solea Pfeiffer & More Join Ato Blankson-Wood Led HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Pa Photo
Solea Pfeiffer & More Join Ato Blankson-Wood Led HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

The Public Theater announced additional casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. See who is starring, performance dates & more!
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Florence + the Machine Cover No Doubt's 'Just A Girl' for YELLOWJACKETS
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2023

The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine’s exclusive new single “Just A Girl,” a cover of No Doubt’s iconic song from 1995, which is now available to download and stream here. The single is produced by Florence Welch and Mark Bowen of IDLES. Listen to the new cover now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lauren Ambrose been in?

Lauren Ambrose has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lauren Ambrose been in?

Lauren Ambrose has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lauren Ambrose been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady.

What awards has Lauren Ambrose won?

Lauren Ambrose won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in My Fair Lady.

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