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BIO

Broadway: Burn This (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Award Nominations), As Is. London: Burn This. Off-Broadway: Daniel's Husband (Penguin Rep), directed by Joe Brancato, A Class Act (New World Stages), directed by Christopher Scott, Mr. Toole (Midtown International Theatre Festival), Orpheus Descending, (Bartley/Glezos Prods.), directed by Austin Pendleton, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Masterworks Theatre Co.), Rocket to the Moon (Peccadillo Theatre Co.), Turnabout, (Ensemble Studio Theatre), directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Sight Unseen (Manhattan Theatre Club), others. Regional: The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide… (Berkeley Rep), directed by Tony Taccone, The Diary of Anne Frank, That Championship Season (Westport Playhouse), A Thousand Clowns (Two River Theatre), others. TV: The Affair, For Justice (CBS Pilot, directed by Ava DuVernay), The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Sex and the City, Law & Order. Film: Barrio Boy, Blood from a Stoner, Box, Mary and Louise, It’s My Party. As director: Discovery (All for One Festival), Naked Brazilian (Planet Connections), Un-Silenced (Midtown International Theatre Festival), Water with Lemon (TV pilot). Education: Fordham University (Lincoln Center), William Esper. Lifetime Ensemble Artist at Ensemble Studio Theatre, Member: The Actor’s Center, Circle Repertory Company (1985-1996). Available as Acting Coach, Improv Teacher.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Fellowship for the Performing Arts' Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Beelzebub

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Open-ended Off-Broadway engagement., 2019
God

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production at The Playroom Theatre, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Westside Theatre Transfer, 2018
Barry

[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Original Production, 2017
Barry

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Jonathan Waxmen [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1991
David [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1987
Larry

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Larry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Pat

Orderly

Clone

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Clone/Pat/Orderly

[Off-Broadway]
1982
M.P./2nd Hooded Man

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Johnny Two-Deuce

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Servant


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Lou Liberatore, Burn This

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Lou Liberatore, Burn This

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Nathan Salstone, Kyle Scatliffe & More to Star in Forestburgh Playhouse's IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS

Forestburgh Playhouse will present IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS in September. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Ensemble Studio Theatre Appoints New Board Members: Chau Haber and Jacqueline Strayer

Ensemble Studio Theatre has announced two new board members, Chau Haber and Jacqueline F. Strayer. Learn more about them here!
Photos: INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS Celebrates Opening Night

Out of the Box Theatrics just celebrated opening night of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS World Premiere At Out of the Box Theatrics

Out of the Box Theatrics will present the world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn (Playwright: Nora Highland, Conversations with the Other Side; Actor, TV: “American Horror Story,” “Succession”), directed by Knud Adams (Off-Broadway: Primary Trust, English). See photos from the show.
Cast and Creatives Set For INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS From Out of the Box Theatrics

Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn.
Photos: Inside Amas Musical Theatre's 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert

Check out photos from Amas Musical Theatre's gala! See who was in attendance and learn more about the honorees.
Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading

Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: See Krysta Rodriguez, Michael Urie & More at Out of the Box Theatrics' Season Launch Event

Out of the Box Theatrics unveiled its 2024-2025 mainstage productions with a launch event, hosted by Michael Urie, on January 29, 2024. See photos!
INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS World Premiere, SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE & More Set for Out of the Box Theatrics 2024-2025 Season

Out of the Box Theatrics has unveiled its 2024-2025 mainstage productions and additional programming for the company’s new home at 154 Christopher Street.
Out of the Box Theatrics to Present Building the Box Readings of TRASH by James Caverly and Andrew Merrill

Out of the Box Theatrics will present the first reading of the company’s Building the Box series of new plays. Learn details and see how to purchase tickets!
Krysta Rodriguez Joins Lineup For Launch Event To Announce Out Of The Box Theatrics' 2024-2025 Season

Krysta Rodriguez joins lineup for Out of the Box Theatrics' 2024-2025 season announcement event.
Michael Urie to Host Out of the Box Theatrics 2024-2025 Season Launch Event

Michael Urie (Broadway’s Spamalot, Torch Song, How to Succeed…) will host Out of the Box Theatrics' 2024-2025 season launch event on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month

As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.
Joy Behar to Present BONKERS IN THE BOROUGHS at NY Comedy Festival

Join Joy Behar at the New York Comedy Festival as she presents 'Bonkers in the Boroughs,' a collection of five short plays that capture the love, passion, and dysfunction of New York family life. Don't miss this hilarious evening of theater, running from November 3-5.
Deborah Hedwall, Katie Fabel, Shawn Randall, Lou Liberatore, and More Join The Cast Of Jeanne Dorsey's THE KIT: MADE BY MARTHA

Bechdel Project and Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the world premiere reading of Jeanne Dorsey's play, THE KIT: MADE BY MARTHA, directed by Jackson Gay (Transfers by Lucy Thurber - Off-Broadway Alliance Best New Play Award), on May 7th (3pm) and 8th (7pm) in New York City; part of the Alfred P. Sloan 2023 First Light Festival.
1 9 6 8 Will Have a Private Reading Presentation Today in NYC

1 9 6 8, a new American jukebox musical, is presenting a private industry reading today, June 10, at 2pm in New York City.
The World Premiere Of BRUISE & THORN Comes to A.R.T./New York Theatres in March

Pipeline Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Bruise & Thorn by C. Julian Jiménez (Bundle of Sticks), formerly known as J. Julian Christopher, and directed by Jesse Jou (Say You Heard My Echo).
Tickets Are Now On Sale For Hillary Miller's PREPAREDNESS at the Bushwick Starr

The Bushwick Starr will partner with HERE to present the world premiere of Preparedness, written by Hillary Miller (Gay Pierrot at Dixon Place, The Hovering at Capital Fringe), and directed by Kristjan Thor (BLACKOUT immersive experience throughout the U.S., The Penalty at The Public Theater and Dixon Place). 
World Premiere of PREPAREDNESS to be Presented at HERE

The Bushwick Starr is partnering with HERE to present the world premiere of Preparedness, written by Hillary Miller (Gay Pierrot at Dixon Place, The Hovering at Capital Fringe), and directed by Kristjan Thor (BLACKOUT immersive experience throughout the U.S., The Penalty at The Public Theater and Dixon Place). 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lou Liberatore been in?

Lou Liberatore has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Lou Liberatore been in?

Lou Liberatore has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lou Liberatore been nominated for?

Lou Liberatore has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Burn This. He has also received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production, Burn This.

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