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BIO

Lucille Lortel was an actress, artistic director, and theatrical producer.

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STAGE CREDITS

One Man's Woman
[Broadway]
1926
Clara Rathboone
The Dove
[Broadway]
1925
Inez
Two By Two
[Broadway]
1925
Part of the Marriage License Bureau

Productions

A Walk in the Woods
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer
Sarafina!
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Producer (In Association With)
Elisabeth Welch: Time to Start Living
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Producer (by arrangement with)
Blood Knot
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
As Is
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
Angels Fall
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Producer
A Streetcar Named Desire
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Producer (In Association With)
The Threepenny Opera
 
[US Tour, 1961]
Producer
I Knock at the Door
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Producer
The Threepenny Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 1955]
Producer (In Association With)

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Special Awards

Lucille Lortel


winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lucille Lortel

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Musical

Lucille Lortel, Sarafina!

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, A Walk in the Woods

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, As Is

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

Lucille Lortel, Angels Fall


winner
Obie Awards - 1958 - Special Citation

Lucille Lortel

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Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Playreading Of THE GOLDSMITH Photo
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Playreading Of THE GOLDSMITH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of THE GOLDSMITH, a solo play written and performed by Sharone Sayegh. The work is based on true stories of a family’s gold jewelry passed down across generations and cultures.
TOSOS to Premiere OUR HOUSE at A.R.T./New York Theatres This February Photo
TOSOS to Premiere OUR HOUSE at A.R.T./New York Theatres This February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

TOSOS, NYC's pioneering LGBTQIA+ theater company, will present the world premiere of OUR HOUSE, exploring family dynamics and societal challenges in pre-marriage equality Iowa. Directed by Mark Finley, the show features a diverse cast and runs from February 26 to March 21.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.
Westport Country Playhouse to Offer Masterclass Series for Middle School Students Photo
Westport Country Playhouse to Offer Masterclass Series for Middle School Students
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse will present a new masterclass series designed for middle school students, aiming to enhance their theatrical skills and understanding.
Tom Allen Joins the Cast of TITANIQUE at the Criterion Theatre Photo
Tom Allen Joins the Cast of TITANIQUE at the Criterion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Comedian Tom Allen will join the cast of the Olivier Award Winning Titanique for 6 weeks this spring from Wednesday 4 March to Sunday 12 April 2026. Learn more here!
Photos: Okieriete Onaodowan and Aigner Mizzelle in THE MONSTERS at MTC Photo
Photos: Okieriete Onaodowan and Aigner Mizzelle in THE MONSTERS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, will begin performances. Get a first look at photos!
Claybourne Elder to Celebrate Album Release With 54 Below Concerts Photo
Claybourne Elder to Celebrate Album Release With 54 Below Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Broadway actor Claybourne Elder will mark the release of his latest album with a special performance at 54 Below in January 2026. The event promises an intimate evening featuring songs from the album and stories from Elder's career.
Christine Toy Johnson's INVISIBLE INK To Hold Private Industry Reading In February Photo
Christine Toy Johnson's INVISIBLE INK To Hold Private Industry Reading In February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

The Barrow Group, in collaboration with The Kaufer Group, will present a private industry reading of INVISIBLE INK, a new play by Christine Toy Johnson. The event will feature prominent actors and explore themes of memory and perception.
Kristen Schaal to Present THE LEGEND OF CRYSTAL SHELL at SF Sketchfest Photo
Kristen Schaal to Present THE LEGEND OF CRYSTAL SHELL at SF Sketchfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

Kristen Schaal will present a special preview run of her new stage show, The Legend of Crystal Shell. Written by and starring Schaal, Crystal Shell is a story about a sheltered centaur who confronts her horse dad.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have East Lansing Premiere at Wharton Center Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have East Lansing Premiere at Wharton Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its East Lansing premiere in Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall from March 10-15, 2026.
Colman Domingo and More to be Honored at New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala Photo
Colman Domingo and More to be Honored at New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.
BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season Photo
BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.
Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL Photo
Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

Lachat Farm, produces the world premiere of Hole in the Wall, a comedy written by Richard Rogers-Award winning playwright Jeff Hughes, directed by Christopher Denham, the multi-talented actor-writer-director whose screen credits famously include Oppenheimer, Argo, Shutter Island, and Billions.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Lucille Lortel been in?

Lucille Lortel has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Lucille Lortel been nominated for?

Lucille Lortel has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Unique Contribution to the Theatre recognition from the Drama League Awards, and nominations for Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Sarafina!, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Walk in the Woods, As Is, and Angels Fall. She has also received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

What awards has Lucille Lortel won?

Lucille Lortel has won several awards throughout her career. She has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, recognition for her Unique Contribution to the Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.

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