Stewart F. Lane
Latest News on Stewart F. Lane:
NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Caissie Levy Will Be Available to Stream on BroadwayHD (Nov 14, 2025)
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars! (Nov 9, 2025)
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds (Nov 8, 2025)
NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Caissie Levy Will Be Available to Stream on BroadwayHD (Nov 14, 2025)
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars! (Nov 9, 2025)
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds (Nov 8, 2025)
BIO
Stewart F. Lane is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, director, and author. He was born on March 16, 1947, in New York City, and grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. Lane attended the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater from Columbia University.
Lane began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in off-Broadway productions and regional theater.
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Productions
Writing
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical
Stewart F. Lane, Fiddler on the Roof
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Musical
Stewart F. Lane, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Revival of a Musical
Stewart F. Lane, 1776
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Musical
Stewart F. Lane, The Goodbye Girl
winner
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Musical
Stewart F. Lane, The Will Rogers Follies
winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Musical
Stewart F. Lane,, La Cage aux Folles
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Musical
Stewart F. Lane, Woman of the Year
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Video: Broadway's Best Dancers Gather on the Red Carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by Red Carpet - 2023-05-25 10:16:16
Video: Broadway's Best Dancers Come Out to Celebrate Their Chita Rivera Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-05-09 17:31:22
TV: BroadwayHD Brings 10 Exciting Cirque du Soleil Titles to the Streaming Service
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2018-07-03 11:30:18
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Meet the Masterminds Behind BroadwayHD- Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2018-03-18 10:00:50
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for OLD HATS, Starring Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Airing on THIRTEEN's THEATER CLOSE-UP
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-08 15:57:19
TV Exclusive: Watch Trailer for BroadwayHD's THE GABRIELS Live Stream!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-03-14 12:00:01
TV EXCLUSIVE: JEKYLL & HYDE Tour Celebrates 200th Performance!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2013-03-16 17:16:21
TV EXCLUSIVE: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Frank Wildhorn and More at JEKYLL & HYDE's Pantages Theatre Opening in LA!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2013-02-18 00:01:00
TV: Bway Beat Chats with Cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-02-16 13:14:40
TV Broadway Beat First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal - Part One!
by Robert Diamond - 2011-02-15 20:42:44
News
NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Caissie Levy Will Be Available to Stream on BroadwayHD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Next to Normal will be available to stream on BroadwayHD. This three-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe, and Eleanor Worthington-Cox.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Next to Normal will be available to stream on BroadwayHD. This three-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe, and Eleanor Worthington-Cox.
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars!
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025
On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025
On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025
Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025
Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.
Photos: Inside the Drama League's 2025 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025
Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025
Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!
Cast Set For FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.
25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2025
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2025 reading list.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2025
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2025 reading list.
Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane to Be Honored at 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane will be honored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy at the 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration on November 5 at The Plaza.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane will be honored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy at the 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration on November 5 at The Plaza.
Theater Luminaries Shine at East Hampton Authors Night
by James Blinken - Aug 11, 2025
The evening drew 100 distinguished authors spanning genres from fiction to memoir, with a notable contingent from the world of theater, blending stagecraft with storytelling for an enthusiastic crowd.
by James Blinken - Aug 11, 2025
The evening drew 100 distinguished authors spanning genres from fiction to memoir, with a notable contingent from the world of theater, blending stagecraft with storytelling for an enthusiastic crowd.
BONNIE & CLYDE Plays at Bay Street Theater Throughout August
by James Blinken - Aug 9, 2025
Bay Street Theater ignited its stage with danger and desire as Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical opened to a full house on Saturday, August 2. The high-octane production, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, launched the final installment of Bay Street’s 2025 Main-stage Season, delivering an electric, stripped-down retelling of the infamous outlaw lovers.
by James Blinken - Aug 9, 2025
Bay Street Theater ignited its stage with danger and desire as Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical opened to a full house on Saturday, August 2. The high-octane production, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, launched the final installment of Bay Street’s 2025 Main-stage Season, delivering an electric, stripped-down retelling of the infamous outlaw lovers.
Filmed Version of BAT OUT OF HELL Will Come to The Big Screen in Autumn 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025
This Halloween, witness the world premiere cinema event of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical—starring the explosive cast of the West End production! Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025
This Halloween, witness the world premiere cinema event of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical—starring the explosive cast of the West End production! Learn more here!
BroadwayHD Partners with Endeavor Streaming
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 3, 2025
Theatre streaming service, BroadwayHD, has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an elevated viewing experience for its subscribers and extend the reach of its Broadway caliber shows to more theatre fans around the world.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 3, 2025
Theatre streaming service, BroadwayHD, has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an elevated viewing experience for its subscribers and extend the reach of its Broadway caliber shows to more theatre fans around the world.
Industry Leaders Show Up in Support at The Drama League's 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 20, 2025
Under the leadership of Bonnie Comley, Bevin Ross, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, the 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon transformed the Ziegfeld Ballroom into a vibrant tribute to the power and artistry of live theater. This iconic event, a mainstay of the Broadway and Off-Broadway calendar, once again honored the past season's most compelling productions and performances—an affirmation of theater’s enduring role in American culture.
by James Blinken - May 20, 2025
Under the leadership of Bonnie Comley, Bevin Ross, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, the 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon transformed the Ziegfeld Ballroom into a vibrant tribute to the power and artistry of live theater. This iconic event, a mainstay of the Broadway and Off-Broadway calendar, once again honored the past season's most compelling productions and performances—an affirmation of theater’s enduring role in American culture.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
The producers of the new Broadway production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize & New York Drama Critics' Circle-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, have announced that the production has reached recoupment.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
The producers of the new Broadway production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize & New York Drama Critics' Circle-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, have announced that the production has reached recoupment.
Theater Luminaries Bring Dramatic Looks to the Olmsted Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 11, 2025
New York City's beloved Central Park set the stage for high society and drama at the Central Park Conservancy’s 43rd annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon, (also known has the 'hat lunch') where theater industry leaders lent their star power and civic spirit to one of the city's most elegant spring fundraisers.
by James Blinken - May 11, 2025
New York City's beloved Central Park set the stage for high society and drama at the Central Park Conservancy’s 43rd annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon, (also known has the 'hat lunch') where theater industry leaders lent their star power and civic spirit to one of the city's most elegant spring fundraisers.
Photos: Meet the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 6, 2025
Jonathan Groff, Robyn Hurder, Josh Bergasse, Warren Carlyle, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Shannon Lewis, and more are nominees at this year's Chita Rivera Awards! Check out photos of this year's honorees at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Reception.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 6, 2025
Jonathan Groff, Robyn Hurder, Josh Bergasse, Warren Carlyle, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Shannon Lewis, and more are nominees at this year's Chita Rivera Awards! Check out photos of this year's honorees at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Reception.
Broadway’s Restoration Renaissance: Theater Owners Invest in Preservation and Progress
by James Blinken - Apr 25, 2025
The New York Landmarks Conservancy honored some of the city’s most iconic Broadway theaters with its highest accolade—the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. This year’s ceremony spotlighted a significant trend: New York City theater owners are investing heavily in the restoration and modernization of their historic venues.
by James Blinken - Apr 25, 2025
The New York Landmarks Conservancy honored some of the city’s most iconic Broadway theaters with its highest accolade—the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. This year’s ceremony spotlighted a significant trend: New York City theater owners are investing heavily in the restoration and modernization of their historic venues.
Video: Watch the Trailer for Palace Theatre Documentary PLAYING THE PALACE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025
The trailer has been released for Playing the Palace, a new feature documentary chronicling the history and recent transformation of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. The documentary features interviews with Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Heather Headley, Ben Platt, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025
The trailer has been released for Playing the Palace, a new feature documentary chronicling the history and recent transformation of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. The documentary features interviews with Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Heather Headley, Ben Platt, and more.
Photos: Sarah Hyland and Orville Peck Reveal Drama League Nominations
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League today announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees. See photos from the event here and learn more about the nominations and the award ceremony!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League today announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees. See photos from the event here and learn more about the nominations and the award ceremony!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Judd Apatow's GODSPELL Documentary to Receive Companion Book Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025
The book—like the documentary—describes how the first scrappy local production of Godspell launched the careers of Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, Andrea Martin, and Dave Thomas.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025
The book—like the documentary—describes how the first scrappy local production of Godspell launched the careers of Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, Andrea Martin, and Dave Thomas.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Stewart F. Lane written?
Stewart F. Lane has written 2 shows including If It Was Easy (Playwright), In The Wings (Playwright).
What awards has Stewart F. Lane been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for 1776, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Goodbye Girl, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Woman of the Year.
What awards has Stewart F. Lane won?
Stewart F. Lane has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Will Rogers Follies, and La Cage aux Folles.
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