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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1957
Perry Hall


Productions

 
[Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1965]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1962]
Director (Staging)
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1959]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Director - Play

Lloyd Richards, Seven Guitars

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Play

Lloyd Richards, Seven Guitars


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production

Lloyd RichardsTwo Trains Running

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Director

Lloyd Richards - , Two Trains Running

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director - Play

Lloyd Richards, The Piano Lesson

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production

Lloyd RichardsThe Piano Lesson

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director

Lloyd Richards, The Piano Lesson

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director

Lloyd Richards, The Piano Lesson

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Direction of a Play

Lloyd Richards , The Piano Lesson

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play

Lloyd Richards, The Piano Lesson

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director - Play

Lloyd Richards , Joe Turner's Come and Gone


winner
Drama League Awards - 1988 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lloyd Richards


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production

Lloyd RichardsJoe Turner's Come and Gone

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Direction of a Play

Lloyd Richards, Joe Turner's Come and Gone


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Direction of a Play

Lloyd Richards, Fences

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Direction of a Play

Lloyd Richards , A Raisin in the Sun

News


Bartlett Sher to Receive 2026 SDC Foundation 'Mr. Abbott' Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
Interview: Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY at Luna Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025

Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone Join JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer”. Learn more here!
SDCF Reveals Recipient of Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Dominic Moore-Dunson, an award-winning choreographer and arts leader, has been selected as the 2025-2026 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist.
SDC Foundation Names Laura Peete Its New Director
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that Laura Peete is joining its leadership team as Foundation Director, effective September 8, 2025. Learn more here!
PRIMARY TRUST Opens Tomorrow At McCarter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

McCarter Theatre Center will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Primary Trust, the tender and widely acclaimed play by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
Interview: Playwright Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024

Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.
THE PLAY'S THE THING BY by James Magruder Published by Yale University Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The stories of American film, television, Broadway, and regional theater are entwined with the story of Yale Repertory Theatre in The Play's the Thing out now.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA
by Vickie Evans - Aug 12, 2024

THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars.
INTO THE WOODS, FAT HAM & More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lloyd Richards been in?

Lloyd Richards has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Lloyd Richards been in?

Lloyd Richards has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Lloyd Richards been nominated for?

Lloyd Richards has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Seven Guitars" and for Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. He also received a nomination for Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Two Trains Running" and a nomination for Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same play. Richards received nominations for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Piano Lesson." He also received multiple nominations for Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Piano Lesson." Additionally, "The Piano Lesson" was nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards. For "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Richards received a nomination for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, a Unique Contribution to the Theatre nomination at the Drama League Awards, and a nomination for Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards. He was also nominated for Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for this production. Finally, Richards received nominations for Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for both "Fences" and "A Raisin in the Sun." These are just a few of the many nominations that Lloyd Richards has received throughout his illustrious career.

What awards has Lloyd Richards won?

Lloyd Richards has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Best Director - Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on "Seven Guitars." He also won the Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production award from the Helen Hayes Awards for "Two Trains Running" and "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." Richards was recognized for his Unique Contribution to the Theatre by the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for his work on "Fences."

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