Lucille Lortel

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BIO

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

Photos

Bette Davis arriving for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Lucille Lortel. By the end of the per Photo

Bette Davis arriving for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Lucille Lortel. By the end of the performance there were 500 people waiting behind police barricades on Christopher Street. She said "Oh, good. I'll sing 'I've Written a Letter to Daddy.'"

Date:

06/25/2020

From: Richard Jay-Alexander Chats With Theatre Legend Albert Poland About His Book STAGES, Judy Garland, The Biz and More

Lucille Ball visits the cast of STEEL MAGNOLIAS during its record-breaking run at the Photo

Lucille Ball visits the cast of STEEL MAGNOLIAS during its record-breaking run at the Lucille Lortel, 1988

Date:

06/25/2020

From: Richard Jay-Alexander Chats With Theatre Legend Albert Poland About His Book STAGES, Judy Garland, The Biz and More

LPTW Lucille Lortel Visionary Award recipients The Kilroys: Zakiyyah Alexander, Joy M Photo

LPTW Lucille Lortel Visionary Award recipients The Kilroys: Zakiyyah Alexander, Joy Meads, and Kelly Miller. Photo credit: Valerie Terranova

Date:

04/01/2019

From: Photo Flash: Inside the 2019 Theatre Women Awards At The Sheen Center

LPTW Lucille Lortel Award winner Natasha Sinha with her parents. Photo credit: Val Photo

LPTW Lucille Lortel Award winner Natasha Sinha with her parents. Photo credit: Valerie Terranova

Date:

04/01/2019

From: Photo Flash: Inside the 2019 Theatre Women Awards At The Sheen Center

Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater Photo

Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater's Production of 'CARRIE' at The Lucille Lortel Theatre on March 1, 2012 in New York City.

Date:

09/17/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Great Marin Mazzie

Andy Mientus, Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson & Jen Sese.during the Opening Night Curtain Photo

Andy Mientus, Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson & Jen Sese.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater's Production of 'CARRIE' at The Lucille Lortel Theatre on March 1, 2012 in New York City.

Date:

09/17/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Great Marin Mazzie

Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater's Production of 'CARRIE' at The Lucille Lortel Theatre on March 1, 2012 in New York City.

Date:

09/17/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Great Marin Mazzie

Marin Mazzie.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater's Production o Photo

Marin Mazzie.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater's Production of 'CARRIE' at The Lucille Lortel Theatre on March 1, 2012 in New York City.

Date:

09/17/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Great Marin Mazzie

Andy Mientus, Marin Mazzie, Dean Pitchford, Stafford Arima,Molly Ranson & Jen Sese.du Photo

Andy Mientus, Marin Mazzie, Dean Pitchford, Stafford Arima,Molly Ranson & Jen Sese.during the Opening Night Curtain Call for the MCC Theater's Production of 'CARRIE' at The Lucille Lortel Theatre on March 1, 2012 in New York City.

Date:

09/17/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Great Marin Mazzie

Brian Murray & Jayne Houdyshell attending the 28th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards held Photo

Brian Murray & Jayne Houdyshell attending the 28th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards held at the Penthouse at American Airlines Theatre in New York City.

Date:

08/27/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Brian Murray

Adrienne Campbell-Holt and Ceila Keenan-Bolger

Date:

03/21/2018

From: Photo Flash: The League Of Professional Theatre Women Honors Phylicia Rashad, Rohina Malik, and More

Daniella Topol and George Forbes

Date:

05/22/2017

From: Photo Flash: SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN Celebrates Opening at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Emily Simoness

Date:

04/03/2017

From: Photo Flash: LPTW Honor Carol Hall, Linda Cho, Liesl Tommy and More at 2017 Awards Celebration

League of Professional Theatre Women Lucille Lortel Visionary Award winner Emily Simo Photo

League of Professional Theatre Women Lucille Lortel Visionary Award winner Emily Simoness, Founder of SPACE at Ryder Farm (whic

Date:

04/03/2017

From: Photo Flash: LPTW Honor Carol Hall, Linda Cho, Liesl Tommy and More at 2017 Awards Celebration

Gloria Reuben & Roger Rees attending the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at the New Photo

Gloria Reuben & Roger Rees attending the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at the New World Stages in New York City.May 7th, 2007

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees attending the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at the New World Stages in Photo

Roger Rees attending the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at the New World Stages in New York City. May 7th, 2007

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part One

STAGE CREDITS

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

[Broadway]

1932

Maid

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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by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-09 14:30:54

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News

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.

Judith Ivey to Star in THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse Photo

Judith Ivey to Star in THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in a Script in Hand playreading of “The Pancake Club'. The new comedy is written by Charlotte Booker and directed by Mark Shanahan, Playhouse artistic director.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musica Photo

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards Photo

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

OUR CLASS and BECOMING A MAN to be Presented at Z Space Photo

OUR CLASS and BECOMING A MAN to be Presented at Z Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Today, Z Space has revealed two productions set to anchor its 2026 season: the searing, award-winning OUR CLASS, starring Chulpan Khamatova, and BECOMING A MAN.

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-ARLEKIN!'s OUR CLASS To Be Presented at the Z Space Steindler Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

ARLEKIN!, the immigrant theater company founded by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, will take its production of Our Class to San Francisco in March 2026 for a co-production with Z Space.

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Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; BEAU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

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Wilbury Theatre Group has added multiple performances for the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short.

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RIDE THE CYCLONE Adds Additional Performance at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
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Due to demand, there will be an additional performance of the UK premiere of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL, at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Learn more here!

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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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