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Lorraine Serabian

Birth Place: New York

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BIO

Lorraine Serabian has had a long and varied career as a performer in Musicals and Non-Musicals on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional and International Theater, TV and Film. She studied extensively and exclusively with Uta Hagen and is now on the faculty of the H.B. Studio founded my Ms. Hagen and Herbert Berghof where she teaches Musical Theater as well as Scene Study and technique. She was honored by her Alma Mata Hofstra University with the distinguished George M. Estabrooke Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts, accompanied by a citation from the Congress of the United States. She created the role of the Leader on Broadway in the Hal Prince production of ZORBA! for which she received a Tony Award nomination and the Outer Critics Circle Award (Ms. Serabian also received a Barrymore Nomination when she reprieved her role in ZORBA! in the revival). She starred as Maria Callas in a tour of Master Class. Other Broadway credits include CABARET, THE FLOWERING PEACH (NAT) and CARMELINA.


She won the Helen Hayes Award for SHOW ME WHERE THE GOOD TIMES ARE and a nomination for LUCKY STIFF at the Olney Theater. Regionally Ms. Serabian has appeared in theaters across the United States winning critical praise for GYPSY, FIDDLER (Austin Table Award), INTO THE WOODS and A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Pioneer Theater, S.L.C), ON THE TOWN (Arena Stage, D.C.)TALE OF CINDERELLA (PBS Special). Law and Order, SVU.
Recent Off-Bway: SILENCE, BILBAO EFFECT. Town Hall's BROADWAY ORIGINALS.

STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1994
Performer


[Broadway]
1994
Leah


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Signora Carmelina Campbell (Understudy)

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Leader


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Frau Wendel [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1964
Agnes Mitty


Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical

Lorraine SerabianShow Me Where the Good Times Are

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Lorraine SerabianLucky Stiff


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Performance

Lorraine Serabian, Zorba

Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Lorraine Serabian, Zorba

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News


Lorraine Serabian Directs MERCIFUL DELUSIONS - 4 One Acts By Tennessee Williams At Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

Merciful Delusions Productions is announcing the November 2022 presentation of four one-act plays by Tennessee Williams at Theatre Row in Manhattan. The rarely produced works by one of America's most beloved playwrights are Moony's Kid Don't Cry, The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, The Case of the Crushed Petunias and Hello from Bertha.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Kate Baldwin and More Set for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2016

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Kate Baldwin and More Set for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Matthew Morrison, Laura Benanti Celebration and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016

Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Rochelle & Paul Chamlin to Bring LIFE IS... to Don't Tell Mama
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2016

?Paul Chamlin and Rochelle Breyer Chamlin reprise "Life Is…" at Don't Tell Mama, Tuesday February 16th at 7pm and Sunday February 28th at 4pm.
Libra 6 Productions' SILENCE Begins Previews Tonight, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012

Libra 6 Productions, Inc. presents SILENCE an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson, starring Lorraine Serabian, beginning tonight, May 4th.
SILENCE Opens for Previews this Week - Lorraine Serabian Stars
by James T Harding - Apr 30, 2012

LIBRA 6 PRODUCTIONS is presenting SILENCE...., an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson and starring Lorraine Serabian from May 11 to 24. Previews open this week on the 4th of May.
Shell Theater Presents SILENCE, 5/11-24
by Kelundra Smith - Apr 24, 2012

Set against the backdrop of the World War I Armenian genocide, SILENCE, written by Herand Markarian, is the story of a woman's courageous journey to survive, embrace her family and preserve her Armenian heritage.
Libra 6 Productions Presents SILENCE, 5/4
by Max Schwager - Apr 2, 2012

Libra 6 Productions, Inc. presents SILENCE an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson, starring Lorraine Serabian, beginning May 4th.
Review - Broadway Originals
by Ben Peltz - Oct 20, 2011

'I want you to know that the most exciting part I've received recently is my new knee.'
Review - The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
by Ben Peltz - Oct 18, 2011

'Do you really think Apple doesn't know?'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lorraine Serabian been in?

Lorraine Serabian has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lorraine Serabian been in?

Lorraine Serabian has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lorraine Serabian been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Show Me Where the Good Times Are, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Lucky Stiff, Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Zorba and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Zorba.

What awards has Lorraine Serabian won?

Lorraine Serabian has won the Outstanding Actress, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Show Me Where the Good Times Are. She also received the Best Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Zorba.

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