Margaret Leighton
Latest News on Margaret Leighton:
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (Apr 3, 2020)
THE WINSLOW BOY Will Be Released on DVD Feb. 3rd (Jan 29, 2020)
Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow (Dec 12, 2018)
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (Apr 3, 2020)
THE WINSLOW BOY Will Be Released on DVD Feb. 3rd (Jan 29, 2020)
Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow (Dec 12, 2018)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Winslow Boy
[ 1948 ] Catherine Winslow
[ 1948 ] Catherine Winslow
Bonnie Prince Charlie
[ 1948 ] Flora MacDonald
[ 1948 ] Flora MacDonald
The Fighting Pimpernel
[ 1949 ] Marguerite Blakeney
[ 1949 ] Marguerite Blakeney
Under Capricorn
[ 1949 ] Milly
[ 1949 ] Milly
The Astonished Heart
[ 1950 ] Leonora Vail
[ 1950 ] Leonora Vail
Calling Bulldog Drummond
[ 1951 ] Sgt. Helen Smith
[ 1951 ] Sgt. Helen Smith
Murder on Monday
[ 1952 ] Janet Preston
[ 1952 ] Janet Preston
The Holly and the Ivy
[ 1952 ] Margaret Gregory
[ 1952 ] Margaret Gregory
The Good Die Young
[ 1954 ] Eve
[ 1954 ] Eve
The Teckman Mystery
[ 1954 ] Helen Teckman
[ 1954 ] Helen Teckman
Court Martial
[ 1954 ] Mrs. Valerie Carrington
[ 1954 ] Mrs. Valerie Carrington
Marriage a la Mode
[ 1955 ] The Law - Counsel for the Defence
[ 1955 ] The Law - Counsel for the Defence
A Novel Affair
[ 1957 ] Judith Wynter, Leonie Hathaway
[ 1957 ] Judith Wynter, Leonie Hathaway
The Sound and the Fury
[ 1959 ] Caddy Compson
[ 1959 ] Caddy Compson
Waltz of the Toreadors
[ 1962 ] Emily Fitzjohn
[ 1962 ] Emily Fitzjohn
The Best Man
[ 1964 ] Alice Russell
[ 1964 ] Alice Russell
7 Women
[ 1965 ] Agatha Andrews
[ 1965 ] Agatha Andrews
The Loved One
[ 1965 ] Mrs. Kenton
[ 1965 ] Mrs. Kenton
The Madwoman of Chaillot
[ 1969 ] Constance
[ 1969 ] Constance
The Go-Between
[ 1971 ] Mrs. Maudsley
[ 1971 ] Mrs. Maudsley
X, Y and Zee
[ 1972 ] Gladys
[ 1972 ] Gladys
Lady Caroline Lamb
[ 1972 ] Lady Melbourne
[ 1972 ] Lady Melbourne
The Nelson Affair
[ 1973 ] Lady Frances Nelson
[ 1973 ] Lady Frances Nelson
Galileo
[ 1975 ] Elderly Court Lady
[ 1975 ] Elderly Court Lady
A Dirty Knight's Work
[ 1976 ] Ma Gore
[ 1976 ] Ma Gore
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Margaret Leighton, Tchin-Tchin
winner
Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Margaret Leighton, The Night of the Iguana
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Margaret Leighton, Much Ado About Nothing
winner
Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Margaret LeightonSeparate Tables
News
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Night of the Iguana!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Night of the Iguana!
THE WINSLOW BOY Will Be Released on DVD Feb. 3rd
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 29, 2020
The 1948 searing British drama THE WINSLOW BOY is the latest exciting addition to join Studiocanal's Vintage Classics Collection. Stunningly restored with brand new bonus content, THE WINSLOW BOY – based on Terence Rattigan's famous play – comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 3rd February 2020 and is available to pre-order here: http://po.st/WinslowBoy.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 29, 2020
The 1948 searing British drama THE WINSLOW BOY is the latest exciting addition to join Studiocanal's Vintage Classics Collection. Stunningly restored with brand new bonus content, THE WINSLOW BOY – based on Terence Rattigan's famous play – comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 3rd February 2020 and is available to pre-order here: http://po.st/WinslowBoy.
Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018
Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018
Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
Jim Dale, Simon Jones, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Adam B. Shapiro, Janice Hall To Headline WINTER RHYTHMS 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
Austin Pendleton's WARS OF THE ROSES Returns 12/3
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2018
Theater for the New City has announced that due to popular demand they will be presenting Tony nominated theatre luminary Austin Pendleton's adaptation of Richard III, Shakespeare's greatest villain, WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III for three nights only December 3rd, 4th and 5th.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2018
Theater for the New City has announced that due to popular demand they will be presenting Tony nominated theatre luminary Austin Pendleton's adaptation of Richard III, Shakespeare's greatest villain, WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III for three nights only December 3rd, 4th and 5th.
BWW Interview: Multi-faceted Tony Tanner GIVEs ME THE SUNny & Dark Sides of Making Theatre For Years
by Gil Kaan - Sep 5, 2018
Theatre veteran Tony Tanner's latest directorial project GIVE ME THE SUN, his adaptation of Ibsen's GHOSTS, world premieres September 15, 2018 at the Lounge Theatre. The actor/writer/director, having worked with a Who's Who of theatrical talents, allowed me to pick his brain on his extensive theatrical history.
by Gil Kaan - Sep 5, 2018
Theatre veteran Tony Tanner's latest directorial project GIVE ME THE SUN, his adaptation of Ibsen's GHOSTS, world premieres September 15, 2018 at the Lounge Theatre. The actor/writer/director, having worked with a Who's Who of theatrical talents, allowed me to pick his brain on his extensive theatrical history.
Photo Flash: First Look at WARS OF THE ROSES at the 124 Bank Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018
Tony nominated theatre luminary Austin Pendleton directs and adapts a new stage version of Richard III, Shakespeare's greatest villain, in WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III, which begins performances August 1st at the 124 Bank Street Theatre. The play combines texts from William Shakespeare's Henry VI Part 3 and Richard III, to create a version, which has never been seen before. Produced by Ruth Stage, the production stars Pendleton as Henry VI and Matt de Rogatis as Richard III, while giving a fascinating take on one of history's most notorious villains. The opening is set for Saturday, August 4th at 7PM. WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III will play a limited engagement through August 19th. Tickets are $25, for tickets and further information visit www.proveavillain.com.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018
Tony nominated theatre luminary Austin Pendleton directs and adapts a new stage version of Richard III, Shakespeare's greatest villain, in WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III, which begins performances August 1st at the 124 Bank Street Theatre. The play combines texts from William Shakespeare's Henry VI Part 3 and Richard III, to create a version, which has never been seen before. Produced by Ruth Stage, the production stars Pendleton as Henry VI and Matt de Rogatis as Richard III, while giving a fascinating take on one of history's most notorious villains. The opening is set for Saturday, August 4th at 7PM. WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III will play a limited engagement through August 19th. Tickets are $25, for tickets and further information visit www.proveavillain.com.
Austin Pendleton Directs And Adapts A New Stage Version Of Shakespeare's Greatest Villain In WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018
Tony nominated theatre luminary Austin Pendleton directs and adapts a new stage version of Richard III, Shakespeare's greatest villain, in WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III, which begins performances August 1st at the 124 Bank Street Theatre. The play combines texts from William Shakespeare's Henry VI Part 3 and Richard III, to create a version, which has never been seen before. The production stars Pendleton as Henry VI and Matt de Rogatis as Richard III, while giving a fascinating take on one of history's most notorious villains. The opening is set for Saturday, August 4th at 7PM. WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III will play a limited engagement through August 19th. Tickets are $25, for tickets and further information visit www.proveavillain.com.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018
Tony nominated theatre luminary Austin Pendleton directs and adapts a new stage version of Richard III, Shakespeare's greatest villain, in WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III, which begins performances August 1st at the 124 Bank Street Theatre. The play combines texts from William Shakespeare's Henry VI Part 3 and Richard III, to create a version, which has never been seen before. The production stars Pendleton as Henry VI and Matt de Rogatis as Richard III, while giving a fascinating take on one of history's most notorious villains. The opening is set for Saturday, August 4th at 7PM. WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI & RICHARD III will play a limited engagement through August 19th. Tickets are $25, for tickets and further information visit www.proveavillain.com.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE FOXES at Palm Beach Dramaworks
by John Lariviere - Oct 30, 2017
Palm Beach Dramaworks presents Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes. Considered by many to be Hellman's masterpiece, this classic play about greed and the path of destruction it leaves in it's wake is as timely now as when it was written in 1939.
by John Lariviere - Oct 30, 2017
Palm Beach Dramaworks presents Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes. Considered by many to be Hellman's masterpiece, this classic play about greed and the path of destruction it leaves in it's wake is as timely now as when it was written in 1939.
Photo Flash: Palm Beach Dramaworks presents Lillian Hellman's THE LITTLE FOXES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2017
Shortly after The Little Foxes opened on Broadway in 1939, Lillian Hellman summed up the meaning of her play in an interview in theNew York Herald Tribune . I merely wanted, in essence, to say: 'Here I am representing for you the sort of person who ruins the world for us.'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2017
Shortly after The Little Foxes opened on Broadway in 1939, Lillian Hellman summed up the meaning of her play in an interview in theNew York Herald Tribune . I merely wanted, in essence, to say: 'Here I am representing for you the sort of person who ruins the world for us.'
Palm Beach Dramaworks presents Lillian Hellman's THE LITTLE FOXES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017
Shortly after The Little Foxes opened on Broadway in 1939, Lillian Hellman summed up the meaning of her play in an interview in the New York Herald Tribune. I merely wanted, in essence, to say: 'Here I am representing for you the sort of person who ruins the world for us.'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017
Shortly after The Little Foxes opened on Broadway in 1939, Lillian Hellman summed up the meaning of her play in an interview in the New York Herald Tribune. I merely wanted, in essence, to say: 'Here I am representing for you the sort of person who ruins the world for us.'
Palm Beach Dramaworks Launches Seventeenth Season with Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016
The Night of the Iguana, Tennessee Williams' soul-searching, compassionate, surprisingly funny, and achingly poetic 1961 play about a defrocked minister and his one chance for salvation, opens Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2016-2017 season today, October 14 (8pm) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Performances continue through November 13, with specially priced previews on October 12 and 13.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016
The Night of the Iguana, Tennessee Williams' soul-searching, compassionate, surprisingly funny, and achingly poetic 1961 play about a defrocked minister and his one chance for salvation, opens Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2016-2017 season today, October 14 (8pm) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Performances continue through November 13, with specially priced previews on October 12 and 13.
Palm Beach Dramaworks Launches Seventeenth Season with Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2016
The Night of the Iguana, Tennessee Williams' soul-searching, compassionate, surprisingly funny, and achingly poetic 1961 play about a defrocked minister and his one chance for salvation, opens Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2016-2017 season on Friday, October 14 (8pm) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Performances continue through November 13, with specially priced previews on October 12 and 13.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2016
The Night of the Iguana, Tennessee Williams' soul-searching, compassionate, surprisingly funny, and achingly poetic 1961 play about a defrocked minister and his one chance for salvation, opens Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2016-2017 season on Friday, October 14 (8pm) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Performances continue through November 13, with specially priced previews on October 12 and 13.
Film Forum Launches One-Week Noel Coward Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
NOËL COWARD, a one week festival devoted to the English playwright, actor, singer, composer, lyricist, director, screenwriter, and wit, will run at Film Forum from today, May 13 through Thursday, May 19.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
NOËL COWARD, a one week festival devoted to the English playwright, actor, singer, composer, lyricist, director, screenwriter, and wit, will run at Film Forum from today, May 13 through Thursday, May 19.
Film Forum to Screen One-Week Noel Coward Festival This May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2016
NOËL COWARD, a one week festival devoted to the English playwright, actor, singer, composer, lyricist, director, screenwriter, and wit, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 13 through Thursday, May 19.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2016
NOËL COWARD, a one week festival devoted to the English playwright, actor, singer, composer, lyricist, director, screenwriter, and wit, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 13 through Thursday, May 19.
Lincoln Center to Pay Tribute to Mike Nichols on 65th Street Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2014
With the sad news of the passing of stage and screen director Mike Nichols, the distinctive digital signage (known as Blades) along West 65th Street at Lincoln Center will be lit tonight from 7:45 to 8:00 PM with a special message in his honor.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2014
With the sad news of the passing of stage and screen director Mike Nichols, the distinctive digital signage (known as Blades) along West 65th Street at Lincoln Center will be lit tonight from 7:45 to 8:00 PM with a special message in his honor.
Rachael Stirling Stars in VARIATION ON A THEME at Finborough Theatre, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014
Rachael Stirling will star in HPZ Production Company's revival of Terence Rattigan's VARIATION ON A THEME, set to play the Finborough Theatre beginning tonight, February 25, 2014. This will be the first London production of the play in more than 50 years.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014
Rachael Stirling will star in HPZ Production Company's revival of Terence Rattigan's VARIATION ON A THEME, set to play the Finborough Theatre beginning tonight, February 25, 2014. This will be the first London production of the play in more than 50 years.
Finborough Theatre Presents VARIATION ON A THEME, Now thru 22 March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014
The first ever production in more than fifty years of Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Theme opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre in a strictly limited four-week season from today, 25 February 2014, starring twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014
The first ever production in more than fifty years of Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Theme opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre in a strictly limited four-week season from today, 25 February 2014, starring twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling.
Finborough Theatre Presents VARIATION ON A THEME, 25 Feb - 22 March
by Diana Heisroth - Jan 31, 2014
The first ever production in more than fifty years of Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Themeopens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre in a strictly limited four-week season fromTuesday, 25 February 2014, starring twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling.
by Diana Heisroth - Jan 31, 2014
The first ever production in more than fifty years of Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Themeopens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre in a strictly limited four-week season fromTuesday, 25 February 2014, starring twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling.
VARIATION ON A THEME To Run At Finborough, Starring Rachael Stirling
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 31, 2014
The first ever production in more than fifty years of Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Theme opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre in a strictly limited four-week season from Tuesday, 25 February 2014, starring twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling.
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 31, 2014
The first ever production in more than fifty years of Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Theme opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre in a strictly limited four-week season from Tuesday, 25 February 2014, starring twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Margaret Leighton been in?
Margaret Leighton has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Margaret Leighton been in?
Margaret Leighton has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Margaret Leighton been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Tchin-Tchin, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Night of the Iguana, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Separate Tables.
What awards has Margaret Leighton won?
Margaret Leighton won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performances in The Night of the Iguana and Separate Tables.
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