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Birth Place: Shaker Heights, OH, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

Our Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Stage Manager
Baby Want a Kiss
[Broadway]
1964
Emil
Sweet Bird of Youth
[Broadway]
1959
Chance Wayne
The Desperate Hours
[Broadway]
1955
Glenn Griffin
Picnic
[Broadway]
1953
Alan Seymour

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Paul Newman, Our Town


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Theatre World Awards - 1953 - Performance

Paul Newman, Picnic

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DARK OF THE MOON Will Make World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre Photo
DARK OF THE MOON Will Make World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

The world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon, based on the classic 1941 play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney, will run at Charing Cross Theatre.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Fox Theatre, St. Louis Photo
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
by Rob Levy - Jan 11, 2026

More of a drama with sung interludes than a full-blown musical, The Outsiders is an outstanding production. Relying on a minimalist stage, dark lighting, and choreography, the ensemble is given a wide berth to perform.
Marsha Mason and James Naughton Join THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Pla Photo
Marsha Mason and James Naughton Join THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award winner James Naughton will join previously announced Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of 'The Pancake Club'.
Review: A Literary Work Becomes a Phenomenon With THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at the Photo
Review: A Literary Work Becomes a Phenomenon With THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at the Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 3, 2026

The year, 1967, the place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its central narrative came from the scrawlings of a 16-year-old named Susan Eloise Hinton, and the rest as we know it is solidified into literary history. History so much, that it has sparked a re-birth with a new generation and with the new stage adaptation of Hinton’s subliminal novel, a pandemonium and cultural phenomenon was created.
Westport Country Playhouse To Collect Donations For Three Area Charities During A SHE Photo
Westport Country Playhouse To Collect Donations For Three Area Charities During A SHERLOCK CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will coordinate donation efforts for three local charities during its upcoming run of A SHERLOCK CAROL. The initiative will coincide with the Playhouse’s holiday programming and expand its ongoing community partnerships.
Celebrate Robert Redford with BUTCH CASSIDY Screening Photo
Celebrate Robert Redford with BUTCH CASSIDY Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025

Join The Park Theatre on October 24 for a 4K screening of BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID in tribute to Robert Redford's legacy.
Review: At the Lyric Stage Company, OUR TOWN is Our Story Photo
Review: At the Lyric Stage Company, OUR TOWN is Our Story
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 30, 2025

What did our critic think of OUR TOWN at Lyric Stage Company Of Boston? What makes all worthwhile productions of “Our Town,” like this one, work is what makes the play itself endure. We can relate to Wilder’s characters and connect with their experiences, making the play truly our story in “Our Town.”
Westport Country Playhouse’s Classic Film Series to Present THE STING Photo
Westport Country Playhouse’s Classic Film Series to Present THE STING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse’s classic film series will present the Oscar-winning movie, “The Sting,” starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Screen at Westport Country Playhouse Photo
WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Screen at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse's classic film series will present the iconic family musical, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” based on Roald Dahl's enchanting tale. Learn more!
Westport Country Playhouse's Classic Film Series to Continue with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Photo
Westport Country Playhouse's Classic Film Series to Continue with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse’s classic film series will present “Singin’ in the Rain,” the iconic musical from 1952 that celebrates the magic of the silver screen. Learn how to attend.
Michelle DellaFave Comes to Don't Tell Mama Photo
Michelle DellaFave Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

A legendary entertainer comes to a legendary New York nightspot in June, when Michelle DellaFave performs “Diggin' Life – Songs and Stories of a Former Golddigger.”  
Paul Newman's Legacy Will Be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse Photo
Paul Newman's Legacy Will Be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

Newman's Own, Inc. will bring its popular “Pay What You Want” Food Truck to the Westport Country Playhouse during its annual Open House. Learn more about the event here!
Westport Country Playhouse Launches Classic Film Series with ROMAN HOLIDAY Photo
Westport Country Playhouse Launches Classic Film Series with ROMAN HOLIDAY
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will bring movies to town with the launch of a classic film series, beginning with the 1953 romantic comedy, “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m.
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century? Photo
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025

Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals Photo
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - May 4, 2025

The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
Photos: Ali Stroker, Darren Criss & More at SeriousFun Children's Network Gala Photo
Photos: Ali Stroker, Darren Criss & More at SeriousFun Children's Network Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

SeriousFun Children’s Network held its 2025 fundraising gala, A Night of SeriousFun, on Monday, featuring appearances by Ali Stroker, Darren Criss, Peter Gallagher, Matthew Broderick, and NaTasha Yvette Williams. Take a look at photos here!
BWW Q&A: Louis Reyes McWilliams Talks SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURE'S OF ROBIN HOOD at The Photo
BWW Q&A: Louis Reyes McWilliams Talks SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURE'S OF ROBIN HOOD at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2025

Louis Reyes McWilliams, who plays Robin Hood, is an actor, writer, and director based in Los Angeles. Born in New Jersey, Louis grew up in California and Massachusetts before attending Stanford University, where he attained a BA in Theater & Performance Studies and Political Science. He went on to earn his MFA from the Brown University/Trinity Rep Program in Acting & Directing.
Richard Chamberlain, Legendary Star of TV, Stage and Screen Dies at 90 Photo
Richard Chamberlain, Legendary Star of TV, Stage and Screen Dies at 90
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2025

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Meet the cast of the production!
M. Can Yasar to Present TURKISH RHAPSODY at Don't Tell Mama Photo
M. Can Yasar to Present TURKISH RHAPSODY at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Using an eclectic selection of music, Yasar will tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and belonging in America at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Newman been in?

Paul Newman has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Newman been in?

Paul Newman has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Paul Newman been nominated for?

Paul Newman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performances in "Our Town." He was also nominated for a Theatre World Award for his performance in "Picnic."

What awards has Paul Newman won?

Paul Newman won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for his role in the play "Picnic".

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