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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

The Greatest Showman
[West End]
2026
Anne Wheeler
Heathers: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Veronica Sawyer
& Juliet & Juliet
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Juliet
West Side Story West Side Story
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Shark Girl, Maria (Understudy)
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Zoe Murphy (Understudy) [Replacement], Alana Beck (Understudy) [Replacement]

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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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Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney & Kevin McHale Will Join Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Photo
Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney & Kevin McHale Will Join Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney, and Kevin McHale are set to join the Broadway cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Studio 54, replacing Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu, and Andrew Durand.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis' monthly series At This Performance... will return to The Green Room 42, featuring standbys, understudies, and alternates from current Broadway productions.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis will present the 196th edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, spotlighting understudies from RAGTIME, BEACHES, THE WILD PARTY, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and GODDESS at The Green Room 42.
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Photo
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
Photos: Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, and More in Rehearsal For THE GREATEST SHOWM Photo
Photos: Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, and More in Rehearsal For THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out the photos here!
Listen: 'To Be Remembered' From THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904 Musical Photo
Listen: 'To Be Remembered' From THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904 Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026

A new original song, 'To Be Remembered,' from the upcoming musical The (Disaster) Marathon of 1904 has been released. Listen to it now, performed by Blake Roman as Frederick Lorz.
Video: Peyton List Gets Her HEATHERS Scrunchie as She Begins Rehearsals Photo
Video: Peyton List Gets Her HEATHERS Scrunchie as She Begins Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2026

Peyton List joined current 'Heather Chandler' Jodie Steele on stage at Heathers the Musical, who passed the iconic red scrunchie onto her as she began rehearsals to play 'Heather Chandler.' Get a first look at List in costume in a new video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2025- CURSED CHILD Outsells HAMILTON and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2025- CURSED CHILD Outsells HAMILTON and More
by - Dec 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma Photo
Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2025

As Lorna Courtney took her final bow as 'Veronica Sawyer' in Heathers the Musical, she 'passed the mallet' to the production's new star, Kuhoo Verma. In a new video, Courtney hands over the croquet mallet to Verma before she joins the company.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and More
by - Nov 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: & JULIET Celebrates Third Year With Special Ariana Grande Performance Photo
Video: & JULIET Celebrates Third Year With Special Ariana Grande Performance
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025

Watch a video of Gianna Harris and the cast of & Juliet on Broadway, along with former stars Lorna Courtney and Maya Boyd, performing 'yes, and?' by Ariana Grande in honor of their third year on Broadway!
McKenzie Kurtz to Return to HEATHERS THE MUSICAL; Jackera Davis to Join the Cast Photo
McKenzie Kurtz to Return to HEATHERS THE MUSICAL; Jackera Davis to Join the Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

Heathers The Musical has revealed cast updates for the production, which has been extended for the third time Off-Broadway. McKenzie Kurtz returns to the cast as Heather Chandler.
Video: Erin Morton Performs 'Kindergarten Boyfriend' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Erin Morton Performs 'Kindergarten Boyfriend' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

Erin Morton, currently starring as Martha Dunnstock in the off-Broadway production of Heathers the Musical, recently took the stage on the Tamron Hall Show for a performance of 'Kindergarten Boyfriend.' Watch her performance now!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway Run For Second Time Photo
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway Run For Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Heathers The Musical is extending its run at New World Stages for the second time, due to demand. The production, which had been initially extended to January 25, 2026 will now play through May 24, 2026.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL to Host 'Heatherween' Costume Party Photo
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL to Host 'Heatherween' Costume Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

Heathers The Musical, now in performances at New World Stages, will host the inaugural “Heatherween” costume party on Halloween. This special event will include giveaways and special prizes.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Adds Kuhoo Verma as 'Veronica'; McKenzie Kurtz & Olivia Hardy Ta Photo
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Adds Kuhoo Verma as 'Veronica'; McKenzie Kurtz & Olivia Hardy Take Leaves
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Heathers The Musical announces cast changes, including Kuhoo Verma as Veronica. Discover the latest updates and performance details!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More
by - Oct 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Casey Likes & Lorna Courtney in 'Freeze Your Brain' Music Video Photo
Video: Watch Casey Likes & Lorna Courtney in 'Freeze Your Brain' Music Video
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2025

Where better to freeze your brain than a 7-Eleven? Watch in this video as Casey Likes and Lorna Courtney perform 'Freeze Your Brain' from Heathers on location in an all-new music video.
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks Photo
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 17, 2025

Por fin llega a los teatros una de las adaptaciones más esperadas. EL GRAN SHOWMAN aterrizará en el Hipódromo de Bristol (Reino Unido) el 15 de marzo de 2026 con una espectacular producción que durará hasta el 10 de mayo.
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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 appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Lorna Courtney been nominated for?

Best Lead Performer in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for & Juliet, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for & Juliet and Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for & Juliet.

What awards has Lorna Courtney won?

Lorna Courtney has won the following awards: the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. Additionally, she has received nominations for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

What was Lorna Courtney's first West End show?

Lorna Courtney's first West End show was The Greatest Showman which opened in 2026

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