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Lonny Price

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Lonny Price has taught musical theater master classes at Yale, Harvard, and Columbia, and has directed Audra McDonald (Broadway: LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL, 110 IN THE SHADE; Ravinia festival: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE), Patti LuPone (PBS Great Performances: SWEENEY TODD, CANDIDE; Ravinia Festival: PASSION, GYPSY, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC), Glenn Close (Broadway: SUNSET BOULEVARD), Neil Patrick Harris and Stephen Colbert (NY Philharmonic: COMPANY), Emma Thompson (PBS Great Performances and English National Opera: SWEENEY TODD), Jenn Colella (Broadway: URBAN COWBOY), Gabriel Byrne (Dublin: WALKING WITH GHOSTS, NY Philharmonic: CAMELOT), Kristen Chenowith (PBS Great Performances: CANDIDE), Bryn Terfel (English National Opera: SWEENEY TODD), and Kelsey Grammer (English National Opera: MAN OF LA MANCHA). He has received Emmys for his television broadcasts of SWEENEY TODD, and SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT, which starred Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch, Mandy Patinkin, among many others. He is an Obie winner, and a Tony Award nominee. As an actor, he appeared in the original Broadway cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, among others, and his film BEST WORST THING THAT EVER COULD HAVE HAPPENED premiered at the NY Film Festival and was named one of the New York Times’ Top Films of 2016.

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Lonny Price STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Ed

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Ed

Ed

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1990
Mendel

[Broadway]
1987
Larry [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1987
Roy Lane

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 1986
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Ben

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Faker Englund

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Private Ackenbaum

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Charley Kringas

[Broadway]
1981
Rudy

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Racks (Rakes)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1983
Abel

Lonny Price Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Director
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[New York, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2005]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[US Tour, 1999]
Director
 
[New York, 1999]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Associate Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2005]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter

Lonny Price Movies

Headin' for Broadway
[ 1980 ] Steven Levy
The Chosen
[ 1981 ] Davey
The Muppets Take Manhattan
[ 1984 ] Ronnie Crawford
Dirty Dancing
[ 1987 ] Neil Kellerman
Hot to Trot
[ 1988 ] Frank
Flodder in Amerika!
[ 1992 ] Geoffrey
Company
[ 2011 ] producer

Lonny Price TV Shows

Law & Order
Frank Hoover, Dr. Lieber

Lonny Price Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical

Lonny Price , A Class Act


winner
Obie Awards - 1989 - Performance

Lonny PriceThe Immigrant


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1980 - Performance

Lonny Price, Class Enemy

Lonny Price Videos

Lonny Price News


GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows


San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Galileo, Evita and more!

Video: Watch Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Rehearse 'Show the World' From BEACHES at Theatre Calgary


Get a first look at the song 'Show the World' in rehearsals for Theatre Calgary's upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For BEACHES At Theatre Calgary


Get a first look at rehearsals for Theatre Calgary's upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical. The production will begin previews on May 18th, 2024, celebrate opening night on May 24th, and will run through June 16th in the Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre in Calgary. Tickets for Beaches the Musical are now on sale. 

PETER PAN is Coming to Broadway San Jose in June


Experience the magic of PETER PAN as it soars into Broadway San Jose. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

FUNNY GIRL, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set For Kravis 2024/2025 Season


The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced its 16th season of Kravis On Broadway brimming with Tony Award®-winning hits. The 2024 – 2025 Kravis On Broadway season showcases Broadway’s finest with a subscription package power-packed with 32 Tony Awards® among them. 

Review: Fairie Dust and Unforgettable Adventures Await With PETER PAN Flying Through at Straz Center


Sir J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and 1904 play, tells the story of reference to Native Americans who inhabit a fictitious island known as Neverland. Referred to as “Piccaninny Warriors,” include Tiger Lily and her tribe as they steal pockets from the Lost Boys and try to claim the island as their own, reclaiming it from those who began to take it away from them.

Previews: PETER PAN at Straz Center


With happy thoughts and pixie dust, Peter Pan and his fairy sidekick Tinker Bell visit the nursery of the Darling children and take them on a magical adventure to Neverland. Whether young or young at heart, this new musical adaption will bring all the excitement of the original with iconic songs like 'I'm Flying,' 'I Gotta Crow,' 'I Won't Grow Up,' and 'Neverland.'

LES MISERABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Broadway in Jacksonville 2024-25 Season


The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 24/25 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.  

Good Apples Collective to Present World Premiere Of Sophie McIntosh's CUNNICULARII


Experience the world premiere of CUNNICULARII by Sophie McIntosh, presented by Good Apples Collective at Alchemical Studios. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada


Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set For the 2024-25 Season at the Robinson Center


Celebrity Attractions has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 season at the Robinson Center. The season kicks off in September 2024 with Peter Pan and continues through April 2025.

Listen: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Sherz Aletaha Stops By THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast


Explore the insights of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Sherz Aletaha as she discusses the Art of Kindness.

FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has unveiled the 2024-2025 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsal For BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary


Go inside the first day of rehearsal for Theatre Calgary's upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical in this all-new video.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents SCOTLAND, PA State Premiere


Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the state premiere of the acclaimed musical SCOTLAND, PA.

Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present Pennsylvania Premiere Of Musical Comedy SCOTLAND, PA


Pittsburgh Public Theater will present the Pennsylvania premiere of the rock musical SCOTLAND, PA. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for BEACHES at Theatre Calgary


Theatre Calgary has revealed the creative team and full cast for the upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

PETER PAN Comes to Miami in May


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2023-2024 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of PETER PAN or a limited engagement from May 7-12, 2024.

Lonny Price FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lonny Price been in?

Lonny Price has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Lonny Price been in?

Lonny Price has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lonny Price been nominated for?

Lonny Price has been nominated for the following awards: Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for A Class Act, Performance at the Obie Awards for The Immigrant, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Class Enemy.

What awards has Lonny Price won?

Lonny Price has won the Performance Obie Award for "The Immigrant" and the Performance Theatre World Award for "Class Enemy."

How many shows has Lonny Price written?

Lonny Price has written 2 shows including Sally Marr...and her escorts (Playwright), A Class Act (Bookwriter).

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