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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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Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE MUSICAL at Wilmington Drama League Photo
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE MUSICAL at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Apr 28, 2026

For many, the wild and unpredictable ride of a roller coaster is exhilarating and euphoric, while for others, it is traumatic and elicits multiple phobic fears. The musical RIDE THE CYCLONE is very much like a roller coaster in that the mindset of the viewer makes all the difference. Labeled as a “wildly original new musical – part comedy, part tragedy, and wholly unexpected,” is RIDE THE CYCLONE worth the price of a ticket?
DELIRIUM World Premiere to be Presented at Boston's Calderwood Pavilion Photo
DELIRIUM World Premiere to be Presented at Boston's Calderwood Pavilion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

Arlekin will present Delirium, a new adaptation of Eugène Ionesco's Frenzy for Two, directed by Igor Golyak and starring Andrey Burkovskiy and Chulpan Khamatova at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.
2026 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Winners Will Be Announced on April 30 Photo
2026 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Winners Will Be Announced on April 30
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2026

The winners of the 2026 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced Thursday, April 30 at 8pm. The selections will be made immediately beforehand at the organization’s 90th annual voting meeting. A full breakdown of the voting will be posted on the organization’s website later that night.
Marla Mindelle Will Host 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Photo
Marla Mindelle Will Host 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Writer and performer, and star of Titanique on Broadway, Marla Mindelle, will host the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Learn more about the ceremony here!
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny Photo
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More
by - Apr 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.
Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!
St. Louis Based Theater Artist JOAN LIPKIN is Awarded The Margo Jones Medal Photo
St. Louis Based Theater Artist JOAN LIPKIN is Awarded The Margo Jones Medal
by James Lindhorst - Apr 27, 2026

In ceremonies held Sunday at the Missouri History Museum, artist, theater creator, and social activist Joan Lipkin was presented with the Margo Jones Medal.
The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen Photo
The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026

Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre Photo
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
Jessica Hecht, Marsha Mason and More to Join HB Studio's THE LIGHT WE CARRY Festival Photo
Jessica Hecht, Marsha Mason and More to Join HB Studio's THE LIGHT WE CARRY Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026 Photo
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Will Play Final Performance in May; Recoups on Broadway and Tour Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Will Play Final Performance in May; Recoups on Broadway and Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

The National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO will be making its final stop of the tour in New Haven, CT. The production will play May 14–17 at the Shubert Theatre before the curtain comes down on the national tour for good.
SLANTED FLOORS Returns to Its Greenpoint Apartment for Limited Run Photo
SLANTED FLOORS Returns to Its Greenpoint Apartment for Limited Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

SLANTED FLOORS, the site-specific play starring Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat, returns to its original Greenpoint apartment for a strictly limited 150-seat engagement, directed by Ryan Dobrin.
Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin Will Make London Stage Debuts in HIT MACHINE Photo
Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin Will Make London Stage Debuts in HIT MACHINE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin will make their London stage debuts in the world premiere of HIT MACHINE, a darkly comic sibling drama with original music by Ben Harper, at Soho Theatre.
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny Photo
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough? Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough?
by Alex Freeman - Apr 20, 2026

From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.
Off-Broadway League To Present Paul Libin Leadership Award To George Forbes At Lucill Photo
Off-Broadway League To Present Paul Libin Leadership Award To George Forbes At Lucille Lortel Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2026

The Off-Broadway League has established the Paul Libin Leadership Award. George Forbes will receive the inaugural honor at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards. The ceremony will take place in New York.
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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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