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Lorna Courtney was raised in Jamaica, Queens, NY and attended LaGuardia High School for Vocal Performance. Her first professional job was in the gospel musical Mama I Want To Sing where she toured for 2 months in Japan at the age of 15. She performed with her gospel choir, Gospel For Teens on the Today Show and behind Chance The Rapper on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. After graduating a year early from the University of Michigan for musical theatre, Lorna performed as a stand-by for "Alana" and "Zoe" in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen and most recently played "Rosalia" and understudied "Maria" in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story.

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Lorna Courtney STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Juliet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Shark Girl

Maria (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alana Beck (Understudy) [Replacement]

Zoe Murphy (Understudy) [Replacement]



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Lorna Courtney Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Lead Performer in a Musical

Lorna Courtney, & Juliet

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lorna Courtney, & Juliet

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Lorna Courtney, & Juliet

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& JULIET to Present Encore Sing-Along Performance in May


The Broadway musical & JULIET, featuring music from legendary five-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, will present a new Sing-Along performance. Learn how to take part!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Maya Boyd Will Take on the Role of 'Juliet' in & JULIET on Broadway


Maya Boyd will join the company of & Juliet on Broadway, taking on the title role of ‘Juliet’ beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Lorna Courtney, the show’s Tony Award nominated original ‘Juliet,’ will play her final performance in the Broadway company on May 12, 2024.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.

Video: & JULIET'S 'Romeo' Ben Walker Sings 'We Can't Be Friends'


Ben Walker, who currently stars as 'Romeo' in @AndJulietBway posted a stripped-down version of Ariana Grande's latest hit 'We Can't Be Friends' to his Instagram page. Watch in this video!

Photos: Demi Lovato Visits & JULIET on Broadway


The Stephen Sondheim Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Demi Lovato visited & Juliet (which features her song 'Confident') and met the cast after the show at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out photos here.

Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award


The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month


The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.

Video: & JULIET Surprises Drew Barrymore On Special Birthday Edition Of THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW


Watch the cast of & JULIET surprise Drew Barrymore on her birthday during a special episode of The Drew Barrymore Show!

Original London Cast Member David Bedella Joins the Broadway Company of & JULIET Next Month


Following his performance on the West End, Olivier-winning actor David Bedella will join the cast of Broadway's & Juliet as ‘Lance' on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Photos: Get a First Look at Charity Angél Dawson in & JULIET


See photos of Charity Angel Dawson in & Juliet on Broadway!

Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Caissie Levy, Nathan Levy, and Lorna Courtney Will Take Part in Michael Arden- Helmed THE LOST BOYS Industry Presentation


A private industry presentation will soon be held for THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on February 23, 2024. Watch a video teaser of the new musical here!

Video: Watch & JULIET's Lorna Courtney Perform 'Baby One More Time' on TODAY


& Juliet star Lorna Courtney appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to perform the musical's opening number, 'Baby One More Time.' Courtney was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the hit musical. Watch the video of her performing the Britney Spears classic now!

Charity Angél Dawson Joins the Cast of & JULIET in January


Charity Angél Dawson is joining the cast of & Juliet! Dawson will star as Angélique, beginning performances on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS


An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Hamilton; Merrily We Roll Along; Harmony; Here We Are;  Purlie Victorious; The Gardens Of Anuncia; Into The Woods and Here Lies Love.        

Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES


Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

& JULIET Breaks Box Office Records At The Sondheim Theatre For Thanksgiving Week


The hit musical & JULIET broke multiple box office records at the Sondheim Theatre for Thanksgiving week. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Lorna Courtney FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lorna Courtney been in?

Lorna Courtney has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Lorna Courtney been in?

Lorna Courtney has not appeared in the West End.

What is Lorna Courtney next theatre project?

Lorna Courtney's next show will be & Juliet which opens on 11/17/2022 on Broadway.

What awards has Lorna Courtney been nominated for?

Lorna Courtney has been nominated for several awards for her role in the musical & Juliet, including Best Lead Performer in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Lorna Courtney won?

Lorna Courtney has won the Best Lead Performer in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in & Juliet.

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