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BIO

Broadway credits include Seminar, The American Plan, Heartbreak House (OCC nomination, Callaway Award), and Steel Magnolias (Drama Desk nomination). Her off-Broadway and regional credits include Crimes of the Heart, Colder Than Here, Proof, and The Crazy Girl. Her film credits include the upcoming All Good Things (December 2010) as well as Letters from the Big Man, Weakness, Aftermath, What Just Happened, The Toe Tactic, No Reservations, A Crime, Mona Lisa Smile, and Never Again. Her TV credits include "Last of the Ninth," "Saving Grace," "Nip/Tuck," "Medium," and all three "Law & Order" series.

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STAGE CREDITS

Ghosts Ghosts
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater, 2025
Helena Alving ()
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Imogen
Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Beatrice
Seminar Seminar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Kate
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Portia
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
The American Plan The American Plan
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2009
Eva
Crimes of the Heart Crimes of the Heart
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2008
Babe Botrelle
Heartbreak House Heartbreak House
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Ellie Dunn
Colder Than Here
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Jenna
Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Annelle

Movies

Never Again
[ 2001 ] Tess
Mona Lisa Smile
[ 2003 ] Art History Student
A Crime
[ 2006 ] Sophie
No Reservations
[ 2007 ] Bernadette
What Just Happened
[ 2008 ] Dawn
The Toe Tactic
[ 2008 ] Mona Peek
All Good Things
[ 2010 ] Deborah Lehrman
Weakness
[ 2010 ] Katharine Browne
Letters from the Big Man
[ 2011 ] Sarah
Redemption Trail
[ 2013 ] Anna
Aftermath
[ 2013 ] Samantha
Pawn Sacrifice
[ 2014 ] Joan Fischer
Miss Stevens
[ 2016 ] Miss Stevens
The Veil
[ 2016 ] Sarah Hope
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2017 ] Helena
Golden Exits
[ 2017 ] Sam
Vice
[ 2018 ] Liz Cheney
Fractured
[ 2019 ] Joanne Monroe
SGT. Will Gardner
[ 2019 ] Mary-Anne Mackey
Finding Steve McQueen
[ 2019 ] Sharon Price
The Tender Bar
[ 2021 ] Mom
Downtown Owl
[ 2024 ] Julia Rabia

TV Shows

The Good Wife
Petra Moritz
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Honerva
Shrinking
[ 2023-2024 ] Meg
Presumed Innocent
Dr. Liz Rush
Sanctuary
Reya

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Lily Rabe, Ghosts

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Lily Rabe, Ghosts

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lily RabeAs You Like It

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lily Rabe, Seminar

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Lily Rabe, The Merchant of Venice

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Lily Rabe, The Merchant of Venice

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Lily Rabe , Heartbreak House

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Photos: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal & More at New York Screening of HAMNET Photo
Photos: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal & More at New York Screening of HAMNET
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

On November 21, a New York Special Screening of Hamnet was held at The Whitby Hotel, featuring stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, along with guests such as Ben Platt, Hamish Linklater, Susan Surandon, and more. Check out photos here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING D Photo
Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025

The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.
Ariana Grande Joins Season 13 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Photo
Ariana Grande Joins Season 13 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Ariana Grande will star in the forthcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, alongside Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman.
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading Photo
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s Photo
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
Bebe Neuwirth, Nicole Scherzinger, and More Will Present at the Drama Desk Awards Photo
Bebe Neuwirth, Nicole Scherzinger, and More Will Present at the Drama Desk Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Additional presenters and performances have been announced for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards, being held this Sunday, June 1 at NYU Skirball. Learn more here!
Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan and More to Present at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Award Photo
Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan and More to Present at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

The presenters have been revealed for the Drama Desk Awards, taking place on Sunday, June 1 at NYU Skirball. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Inside The 2025 Drama League Awards Photo
Photos: Inside The 2025 Drama League Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 19, 2025

The best of Broadway gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16 to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. Check out photos from the event here!
2025 Drama League Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2025

The best of Broadway is gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld is bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who wins!
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025

The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List Photo
2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025

The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nomination Photo
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Photos: GHOSTS' Billy Crudup Receives Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: GHOSTS' Billy Crudup Receives Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2025

See photos of Billy Crudup, who is currently starring in Ghosts at LCT, receiving his caricature at Sardi's! Learn more about Crudup and about the production of Ghosts.
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lily Rabe been in?

Lily Rabe has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Lily Rabe been in?

Lily Rabe has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lily Rabe been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ghosts, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Ghosts, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for As You Like It, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Seminar, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Heartbreak House.

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