Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Lark, Peter Pan, and The Shop at Sly Corner.
Date of Birth: November 23, 1887
Date of Death: February 02, 1969 (81)
Birth Place: Camberwell, ENGLAND
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Boris Karloff, The Lark
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Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at The Candlelight Theatre
by Rosanne DellAversano - May 19, 2026
It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.
by Rosanne DellAversano - May 19, 2026
It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Jan 3, 2026
What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running at the National Theatre.
by Roger Catlin - Jan 3, 2026
What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running at the National Theatre.
How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025
While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025
While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated.
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Returning to Theaters in 2025 for 25th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
Join the celebration of The Grinch in theaters 2025! Experience the holiday classic starring Jim Carrey starting December 12.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
Join the celebration of The Grinch in theaters 2025! Experience the holiday classic starring Jim Carrey starting December 12.
Park Theatre To Host Screenings and More for HALLOWEENIE WEEKEND
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
Jaffrey’s Park Theatre will host a frightfully fun Halloweenie Weekend on October 31 and November 1, 2025, featuring four classic horror films, live music, and family-friendly festivities.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
Jaffrey’s Park Theatre will host a frightfully fun Halloweenie Weekend on October 31 and November 1, 2025, featuring four classic horror films, live music, and family-friendly festivities.
Interview: Director Brian B. Crowe and Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN at STNJ
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 13, 2025
We had the opportunity to interview Brian about his career, all that is going on at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the upcoming show, 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.'
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 13, 2025
We had the opportunity to interview Brian about his career, all that is going on at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the upcoming show, 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.'
Photos: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
To open its 80th season, The Theatre Group at SBCC is presenting the hilarious musical, Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, running July 9-26, 2025 in the Garvin Theatre. See photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
To open its 80th season, The Theatre Group at SBCC is presenting the hilarious musical, Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, running July 9-26, 2025 in the Garvin Theatre. See photos of the production.
JUST DESSERTS: A MUSICAL BAKE-OFF Returns To Chappaqua Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The Broadway-style musical Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off will return to Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, March 28-30. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The Broadway-style musical Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off will return to Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, March 28-30. Learn more about the show here!
7 Christmas Songs You May (Or May Not) Know Are Written By Broadway Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024
Find out which of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs were penned by Broadway composers!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024
Find out which of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs were penned by Broadway composers!
Review: THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI Is A Dark Dream at Quantum Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - Nov 11, 2024
Out of nowhere, the silent film classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari rocketed back into the zeitgeist about five years ago. It's name dropped, adapted, referenced everywhere from art films to children's cartoons.
by Greg Kerestan - Nov 11, 2024
Out of nowhere, the silent film classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari rocketed back into the zeitgeist about five years ago. It's name dropped, adapted, referenced everywhere from art films to children's cartoons.
MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN Announced At Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
The Merrimack Repertory Theatre will bring Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by David Catlin to life.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
The Merrimack Repertory Theatre will bring Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by David Catlin to life.
Review: DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Roxy's Downtown
by John Dalton-White - Sep 26, 2024
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is a Bram-new comedy that Wichita audiences can really sink their teeth into. Mix a dosage of Rocky Horror, a generous helping of Mel Brooks and a splash of Monty Python and the results are an evening of hilarity.
by John Dalton-White - Sep 26, 2024
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is a Bram-new comedy that Wichita audiences can really sink their teeth into. Mix a dosage of Rocky Horror, a generous helping of Mel Brooks and a splash of Monty Python and the results are an evening of hilarity.
Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Brings Old School Laughs To The Blue Moon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024
Experience a night of hilarity and horror at the Brewster house in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at The Blue Moon Theatre. Witness the farcical antics of a family with murderers, reconstructed faces, and a man who thinks he's Theodore Roosevelt. Shows start April 19, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024
Experience a night of hilarity and horror at the Brewster house in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at The Blue Moon Theatre. Witness the farcical antics of a family with murderers, reconstructed faces, and a man who thinks he's Theodore Roosevelt. Shows start April 19, 2024.
Super Duper: Adapted From Mel Brooks's Cult Movie, Musical O JOVEM FRANKENSTEIN (Young Frankenstein) It's Alive! in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 31, 2024
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 31, 2024
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
ACW-TV's JAY WATCH Returns For A Second Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
ACW-TV’s JAY WATCH returns for a second season, celebrating the Golden Age of Television with classic episodes of iconic shows like The Lucy Show, Burns & Allen, and Dick Van Dyke.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
ACW-TV’s JAY WATCH returns for a second season, celebrating the Golden Age of Television with classic episodes of iconic shows like The Lucy Show, Burns & Allen, and Dick Van Dyke.
Review: Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Nov 1, 2023
What did our critic think of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House?
by Roy Berko - Nov 1, 2023
What did our critic think of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at Cleveland Play House?
Zest Theatre Will Host New Show CAMP PHOENIX
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
What advice do teenagers wish they'd been given when they were still kids? Camp Phoenix has been developed through conversations with over 650 young people nationwide to find out.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
What advice do teenagers wish they'd been given when they were still kids? Camp Phoenix has been developed through conversations with over 650 young people nationwide to find out.
FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Boris Karloff been in?
Boris Karloff has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Boris Karloff been in?
Boris Karloff has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Boris Karloff been nominated for?
Boris Karloff has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performance in "The Lark".
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