Natasha Richardson
Birth Place: ENGLAND
From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History (Mar 1, 2026)
Review Roundup: ANNA CHRISTIE Starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge (Dec 15, 2025)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025 (Dec 4, 2025)
BIO
Natasha Jane Richardson (11 May 1963 – 18 March 2009) was an English actress. A member of the Redgrave family, Richardson was the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and director/producer Tony Richardson and the granddaughter of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson.
Early in her career, Richardson portrayed Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's Gothic (1986) and Patty Hearst in the eponymous 1988 biopic film directed by Paul Schrader and later received critical acclaim and a Theatre World Award for her Broadway debut in the 1993 revival of Anna Christie. Richardson also appeared in The Handmaid's Tale (1990), Nell (1994), The Parent Trap (1998), Maid in Manhattan (2002), and The White Countess (2005).
For her performance as Sally Bowles in the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret, Richardson won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award.
Richardson died in 2009 from a head injury after a skiing accident in Quebec.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1984 ] Miss Bridle
[ 1986 ] Mary
[ 1987 ] Alice Keach
[ 1988 ] Patricia Hearst
[ 1989 ] Jean Tatlock
[ 1990 ] Kate
[ 1990 ] Mary
[ 1991 ] Laura Mathews
[ 1991 ] Sybil
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Edwina Broome
[ 1994 ] Paula Olsen
[ 1998 ] Elizabeth James
[ 2001 ] Mary
[ 2001 ] Shelley Allen
[ 2002 ] Caroline Lane
[ 2002 ] Darlene Dodd
[ 2005 ] Countess Sofia Belinskya
[ 2005 ] Stella Raphael
[ 2007 ] Constance Haverford
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Kingsley
Awards and Nominations
Natasha Richardson , A Streetcar Named Desire
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Natasha Richardson, Closer
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Natasha Richardson, Cabaret
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Natasha Richardson, Cabaret
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Natasha Richardson, Cabaret
Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
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Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
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Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
Natasha Richardson, Anna Christie
Videos
Video: First Look at The San Francisco Opera's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-25 14:40:45
VIDEO: Keira Knightley Reflects on 15 Years of PRIDE & PREJUDICE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-16 09:03:46
VIDEO: Liam Neeson Talks About Working With His Son on ANDY COHEN LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-14 13:07:16
VIDEO: On This Day, March 19- Broadway Says 'Wilkommen' To A Revival Of CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-19 16:26:17
VIDEO: On This Day, March 19: Kander and Ebb's CABARET Saunters Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-19 16:35:41
VIDEO: On This Day, September 15- Light the Lights! Sondheim Celebrates His Newly Re-Named Theater
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-15 00:01:00
STAGE TUBE: Sienna Miller Talks CABARET's Sally Bowles, BIRDMAN & More on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-02-17 14:44:54
TV: Come Hear the Music Play! Watch Highlights of Michelle Williams, Alan Cumming & More in CABARET!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-22 11:17:13
TV: HGTV Designer John Gidding's 'WISHFUL' Carrie Fisher Dressing Room Redo
by Eddie Varley - 2009-09-29 11:23:32
STAGE TUBE: Liam Neeson On Life And Loss To Diane Sawyer On GMA
by Eddie Varley - 2009-08-27 09:38:23
Broadway Beat - Natasha Richardson, 'BLITHE', 'reasons' Rehearses and WEST SIDE STORY!
by Eddie Varley - 2009-03-26 18:36:06
News
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 1, 2026
This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 15, 2025
What did critics think of ANNA CHRISTIE, running at Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse, directed by Thomas Kail, and starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2025
St. Ann’s Warehouse has just announced that Tony nominees Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James have joined the cast of St. Ann’s new production of Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie,” directed by Thomas Kail. We have all of the details here!
by James Lindhorst - Jul 15, 2025
Among the most highly anticipated theatrical events in St. Louis this summer is the mainstage production at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL.) In celebration of their 10th Anniversary Season, TWSTL is staging William’s seminal work A Streetcar Named Desire.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
The New London Barn Playhouse in collaboration with Symphony NH has revealed the cast for the upcoming concert performance of Annie Get Your Gun - In Concert. See who is starring and learn how to attend!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025
The New London Barn Playhouse in collaboration with Symphony NH has announced casting for the upcoming concert performance of Annie Get Your Gun - In Concert.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Apr 22, 2025
El próximo mes de septiembre el Umusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz de Madrid se convertirá en el Kit Kat Klub para acoger el estreno de CABARET, una nueva producción inmersiva de mano de LETSGO.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2024
Get a first look at San Francisco Opera's West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out the video!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024
San Francisco Opera is presenting the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out production photos here!
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 9, 2024
BroadwayWorld sat down with Sir Ian McKellen about taking on the role of Jimmy Erskine, in The Critic. We discussed period drama, how performing for movies compares to live theatre and what it was like playing a critic as a performer.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
San Francisco Opera will present the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood.
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2024
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!
by Kristen Morale - Jun 26, 2023
The Cape Playhouse, the longest-running professional summer theatre in the country, will continue its 2023 Summer season on July 1st with the Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Smash Hit Musical, Jersey Boys.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 19, 2023
Attending the opening performance of Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret at the award winning Barrington Stage Company Sunday took on an added degree of darkness for me because of the current political situation in our country.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023
The American Airlines Theatre will become the Todd Haimes Theatre, in recognition of the late artistic director and chief executive’s extraordinary dedication to the institution he called home, and his enormous contributions to Roundabout and the entire theatre community.
by Team BWW - Apr 20, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO, Todd Haimes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Natasha Richardson has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Natasha Richardson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Natasha Richardson's first West End show was High Society which opened in 1987
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Closer, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Anna Christie, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anna Christie , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Anna Christie and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna Christie.
Natasha Richardson has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Closer. For her role in Cabaret, she earned Outstanding Actress in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, Best Actress in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards. Additionally, she received the Best Debut Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Anna Christie, along with a Performance Award from the Theatre World Awards for the same production.
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