Lorna Courtney
Latest News on Lorna Courtney:
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Weekend (Oct 4, 2024)
Enter for a Chance to Meet Josh Groban and Win Tickets to His FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert (Oct 3, 2024)
Video: Dylan Mulvaney Revisits THE BOOK OF MORMON in Miscast Throwback (Sep 23, 2024)
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Weekend (Oct 4, 2024)
Enter for a Chance to Meet Josh Groban and Win Tickets to His FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert (Oct 3, 2024)
Video: Dylan Mulvaney Revisits THE BOOK OF MORMON in Miscast Throwback (Sep 23, 2024)
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
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alana Beck (Understudy) [Replacement]
Zoe Murphy (Understudy) [Replacement]
TV Shows
The Equalizer
Jewel Machado
Jewel Machado
Awards and Nominations
winner
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
Videos
Photos/Video: & JULIET Welcomes Backstreet Boy AJ McLean for A Sing-Along
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Caissie Levy, Nathan Levy, and Lorna Courtney Will Take Part in Michael Arden- Helmed THE LOST BOYS Industry Presentation
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2024
Video: Watch & JULIET's Lorna Courtney Perform 'Baby One More Time' on TODAY
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2023
Video: & JULIET Is Pop Perfection at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2023
Exclusive: Go Inside Rehearsals for SPIRAL BOUND; Tonight at Joe's Pub
by In Rehearsals - Nov 6, 2023
Video: Vanessa Williams & Norm Lewis Talk Representation on Broadway With Black Theatre United on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2023
Video: Watch & JULIET Star Lorna Courtney Perform '...Baby One More Time' on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2023
Video: Watch Betsy Wolfe & Lorna Courtney Perform 'That's The Way It Is' on GMA3
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023
Video: Watch & JULIET Perform 'Since U Been Gone' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023
Video: & JULIET's Lorna Courtney & Kelly Clarkson Sing 'Since U Been Gone' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023
Video: & JULIET Performs 'Since U Been Gone' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2023
News
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Weekend
McCarter Theatre Center’s world premiere production of Empire Records will play its final performance this Sunday October 6 at The Berlind Theatre. Learn more about the new musical!
McCarter Theatre Center’s world premiere production of Empire Records will play its final performance this Sunday October 6 at The Berlind Theatre. Learn more about the new musical!
Enter for a Chance to Meet Josh Groban and Win Tickets to His FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the event has has launched a raffle for a grand prize of: two tickets to the exclusive Benefit Concert, meet Josh and take a photo with him, airfare for a trip to NYC and two nights at the Civilian Hotel in Times Square. And the “flash prize' is a personalized video from Josh plus a signed show poster. Find out how you can enter here!
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the event has has launched a raffle for a grand prize of: two tickets to the exclusive Benefit Concert, meet Josh and take a photo with him, airfare for a trip to NYC and two nights at the Civilian Hotel in Times Square. And the “flash prize' is a personalized video from Josh plus a signed show poster. Find out how you can enter here!
Video: Dylan Mulvaney Revisits THE BOOK OF MORMON in Miscast Throwback
MCC Theater has released a MISCAST throwback, featuring Dylan Mulvaney performing 'Man Up' from The Book of Mormon at MISCAST23. Watch below!
MCC Theater has released a MISCAST throwback, featuring Dylan Mulvaney performing 'Man Up' from The Book of Mormon at MISCAST23. Watch below!
Guest Review: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre-Electrifying
On Sunday, September 15, the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center saw a packed house for 'Empire Records: The Musical,' an adaptation of the eponymous cult classic film.
On Sunday, September 15, the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center saw a packed house for 'Empire Records: The Musical,' an adaptation of the eponymous cult classic film.
Exclusive: EMPIRE RECORDS Is Hitting High Notes at the McCarter
Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team.
Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team.
Laura Benanti and Miranda Ferriss Jones Will Host Two Events in Support of Kamala Harris
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and theater maker Miranda Ferriss Jones have joined forces to present two exclusive concert fundraisers in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign this month.
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and theater maker Miranda Ferriss Jones have joined forces to present two exclusive concert fundraisers in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign this month.
Renee Fleming, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Will Join Josh Groban For FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert
Stars of music and theatre will take the stage alongside Josh Groban for The Find Your Light Foundation's annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The concert will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the famous Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Stars of music and theatre will take the stage alongside Josh Groban for The Find Your Light Foundation's annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. The concert will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the famous Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More
Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!
Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!
EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at McCarter Tonight
Performances for the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical begin tonight. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Performances for the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical begin tonight. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
Jelani Remy to Host NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT Benefiting BC/EFA
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ NextGen Advocates will present NextGen Spotlight, a benefit concert featuring the future of Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ NextGen Advocates will present NextGen Spotlight, a benefit concert featuring the future of Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Zoe Sarnak Talks EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
Composer Zoe Sarnak discusses her score for Empire Records: The Musical in the video here!
Composer Zoe Sarnak discusses her score for Empire Records: The Musical in the video here!
Jorden Amir Brings WHAT IF? Part 5 to 54 Below
Join in for an exciting evening of What If’s as your favorite characters sing musical theater songs that normally have no relation to them, all while interacting with characters that they usually never get the chance to speak to.
Join in for an exciting evening of What If’s as your favorite characters sing musical theater songs that normally have no relation to them, all while interacting with characters that they usually never get the chance to speak to.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Talent Manager Jen Namoff Joins Forces with Artists First
Artists First has welcomed Jen Namoff, the esteemed talent manager and Tony Award-winning producer, to its New York office.
Artists First has welcomed Jen Namoff, the esteemed talent manager and Tony Award-winning producer, to its New York office.
Review: An Enjoyable PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK Was Had At Joe's Pub
On Thursday evening, July 25, Greta Gertler Gold and Hilary Bell showcased musical numbers and the synopsis from their 29-hour reading for an enthusiastic crowd at Joe’s Pub.
On Thursday evening, July 25, Greta Gertler Gold and Hilary Bell showcased musical numbers and the synopsis from their 29-hour reading for an enthusiastic crowd at Joe’s Pub.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 26, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Katrina Lenk, Lorna Courtney Will Perform Songs From PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK at Joe's Pub
Katrina Lenk, Lorna Courtney, Taylor Trensch, and more will perform songs from the new musical Picnic at Hanging Rock at Joe's Pub on Thursday, July 25.
Katrina Lenk, Lorna Courtney, Taylor Trensch, and more will perform songs from the new musical Picnic at Hanging Rock at Joe's Pub on Thursday, July 25.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
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 awards has Lorna Courtney been nominated for?
Lorna Courtney has been nominated for the following awards: Best Lead Performer in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for & Juliet; the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for & Juliet; and Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for & Juliet.
What awards has Lorna Courtney won?
Lorna Courtney has won the Best Lead Performer in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in & Juliet.
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