Birth Place: Portland, ME, USA
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LINDA LAVIN has won a Tony Award, as well as a Drama Desk, Outer Critics' and Helen Hayes Award for her performance in “Broadway Bound” in 1987. She is a six-time Tony Award nominee for her roles in "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers", "The Diary of Anne Frank", "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife", "Collected Stories" and "The Lyons". In 2017, Linda was seen in "Candide" directed by Hal Prince and received stellar reviews. Inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2011, other theatre credits include "The New Century" (Drama Desk Award), "Other Desert Cities" (LCT), and "Too Much Sun" (Vineyard Theatre).
She is a two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee for her role as Alice on the 9 year hit TV series "Alice" on CBS, and she co-starred with Sean Hayes in the NBC Series "Sean Saves the World". Linda recently guest starred on "Mom", "The Good Wife", and "Madam Secretary". She featured as a series regular on the CBS sitcom "9JKL" opposite Mark Feurstein and Elliot Gould, and was recently seen on the series "Brockmire" and "The Santa Clarita Diet". Linda is currently a series regular on the CBS sitcom, “B Positive,” produced by Chuck Lorre.
Linda can currently be seen in the Aaron Sorkin feature, “Being the Ricardos.” Her recent feature films include "Naked Singularity" opposite John Boyega and Bill Skarsgaard, "A Short History of Decay", "Manhattan Nocturne" with Adrien Brody, "How to Be A Latin Lover" opposite Rob Lowe and Eugenio Derbez, and "Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase." She also appeared with Robert De Niro in Nancy Meyer's "The Intern."
Linda was born in Portland, Maine and is a graduate of the College of William & Mary, which recently conferred on her an honorary doctor of arts degree where she endows a theater program. She performs her concert act with Billy Stritch, her music director, and has released her second CD "Love Notes," an album of jazz standards and show tunes.
Linda Lavin, You Will Get Sick
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Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, Other Desert Citites
Linda Lavin, Collected Stories
Linda Lavin, The New Century
Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Linda Lavin, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin , The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin, The Diary of Anne Frank
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
Linda Lavin, Death Defying Acts
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Linda Lavin, Broadway Bound
Linda Lavin , Broadway Bound
Linda Lavin, Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Linda Lavin, Little Murders
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Linda Lavin, Little Murders
Linda Lavin, Wet Paint
Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.
Birdland presents James Barbour, acclaimed Broadway leading man, with the return of his annual Holiday Concert. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Appropriate officially begins previews tonight, November 29, and will officially open on Monday, December 18th for a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Appropriate here!
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.
Celebrate the holiday season with Stephanie J. Block's debut album 'Merry Christmas, Darling.' Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your holiday music collection.
Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.
Second Stage Theater’s Sapphire Anniversary Gala will honor Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner Sarah Paulson, who will be appearing in Second Stage Theater’s upcoming Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer.
Join in for the Barrington Stage Company's BSC in NYC Gala on October 30 at The Green Room 42. Celebrate with renowned musician Billy Stritch and his talented friends in an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.
Billy and Jim are prepping to make a trip up the road to the much-handier Hackensack, NJ, where Cast Party will make its debut at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 PM.
MadKap Productions will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Learn more about the production here!
Christmas is coming, and so is a special treat for fans of Stephanie J. Block this holiday season! The Tony Award-winning Broadway star will release her debut holiday album, Merry Christmas, Darling, on November 3 on CD and in digital and streaming platforms. Listen to the first track now!
Barrington Stage Company and Mary Ann & Bruno Quinson are celebrating Artistic Director Alan Paul and Managing Director Meredith Lynsey Schade’s inaugural season with the return of BSC IN NYC Gala on Monday, October 30 at The Green Room 42.
Stephanie J. Block's debut holiday album will feature both secular and sacred seasonal classics, including a new song written for her by Club44 co-founder Wayne Haun and Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel – will be released on November 3, 2023.
54 BELOW will welcome back War Paint star Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in I’ll be Home For Christmas on December 12-17 at 7pm. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
New recordings to come for Douglas and Club44.
Jamie deRoy brings her acclaimed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show back to New York’s famed Birdland Jazz Club, Monday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Find out who the special guests are for the show, and get tickets here!
Golden Globe Award nominee Corey Stoll (“House of Cards,” “Billions”), Natalie Gold (“Succession”), and Alyssa Emily Marvin (Grey House) join Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner Sarah Paulson in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE at Second Stage Theater, directed by Lila Neugebauer.
On Sunday, September 3, Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch will hold court at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel for the twelfth year, entertaining with their evening of swinging standards on Sunday nights from 9pm to midnight.
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters concluded its final weekend of the summer with a jam-packed celebration of events.
Tickets are now on sale for Breathe the Sky, the new musical presentation written and directed by Three-time Tony Award winner and Boulder City, NV resident Kathleen K. Johnson. Featuring a cast of Las Vegas favorites led by The Righteous Brothers' Bucky Heard, the show will play Myron's At The Smith Center on September 11th and 12th for two special performances only.
Linda Lavin's next show will be You Will Get Sick which opens on 11/6/2022 on Off-Broadway.
Linda Lavin has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
Linda Lavin has not appeared in the West End
Linda Lavin has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She has received nominations for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her work in "You Will Get Sick" and "The Lyons." She was also honored as a Legend of Off Broadway. Lavin has been recognized for her performances in various plays, including "Other Desert Cities," "Collected Stories," "The New Century," "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," "The Diary of Anne Frank," "Death Defying Acts," "Broadway Bound," "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," "Little Murders," "Cop-Out," and "Wet Paint." She has received nominations for awards such as Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards, and Best Actress at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Lavin has been recognized with honors such as the Performance Award at the Obie Awards and the Outstanding Lead Actress award at The Lortels. She has also received nominations at the Helen Hayes Awards and Theatre World Awards.
Linda Lavin has won several awards throughout her career. She has been honored as a Legend of Off Broadway and received an Obie Award for her performance in "The Lyons." She has also won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for "The New Century" and Outstanding Actress - Play for "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife." Additionally, she has won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play for "The Diary of Anne Frank" and an Obie Award for her performance in "Death Defying Acts." Lavin has also been recognized with a Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for "Death Defying Acts," a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production for "Broadway Bound," and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for the same production. She has also received a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for "Broadway Bound." Other accolades include a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance for "Little Murders," an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Performance for the same play, an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Performance for "Cop-Out," and a Theatre World Award for her performance in "Wet Paint."