John Lahr
John Lahr is a bookwriter, writer with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld. Awards include New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Elaine Stritch at Liberty (2002).
Date of Birth: July 12, 1941 (85)
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Latest News on John Lahr:
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Entertainment
John Lahr, Elaine Stritch At Liberty
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Special Citation
John Lahr, Elaine Stritch at Liberty
Videos
News
Can Reviews Wait? How Broadway Opening Nights May Be Changing
by Cara Joy David - Feb 2, 2026
Critics used to come to opening nights and rush back and write their reviews to try to get them in the early editions of next day’s newspaper. Eventually, preview periods became longer, but we still held onto the opening night critic tradition for a while.
by Cara Joy David - Feb 2, 2026
Critics used to come to opening nights and rush back and write their reviews to try to get them in the early editions of next day’s newspaper. Eventually, preview periods became longer, but we still held onto the opening night critic tradition for a while.
MURDER IN THE WEST END: The Plays Of Agatha Christie And Her Disciples, Volume II Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024
Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024
Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
An Evening With Paul Schrader, Hosted By John Bathke Comes to Debonair Music Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
The Black Box Writers Project Continues This Month At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024
THE WRITERS PROJECT, CHAPTER 2 will take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall: 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024
THE WRITERS PROJECT, CHAPTER 2 will take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall: 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
Comedians Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, and Mark Riccadonna to Headline Debonair Music Hall in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024
Black Box Studios will present a stand-up comedy triple headliner featuring Mark Riccadonna, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine this March! Learn more about the event here.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024
Black Box Studios will present a stand-up comedy triple headliner featuring Mark Riccadonna, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine this March! Learn more about the event here.
An Evening With Paul Schrader Comes to the Black Box PAC At Debonair Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, presented by Black Box PAC on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, presented by Black Box PAC on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the event here!
THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1 Comes To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents THE SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE VOL. 1, a new recurring event featuring area bands and artists, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Open Mic Night Returns To Debonair Music Hall In Teaneck This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts Theatre presents their monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, February 15th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
The Black Box Writers Project Begins Next Week At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
The first installment of THE WRITERS PROJECT will take place on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
The first installment of THE WRITERS PROJECT will take place on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for Open Mic Night at Debonair Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!
Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE to be Presented Next Week at Black Box Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!
Black Box PAC to Present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2023
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2023
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE.
Open Mic Night Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts presents a monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, December 21st, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023
Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts presents a monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, December 21st, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Exclusive Edward Albee Event Comes to Teaneck in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box presents 2000's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY as the next monthly staged reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box presents 2000's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY as the next monthly staged reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS.
Open Mic Night Comes To Debonair Musical Hall In Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
The Black Box and Liberty Arts presents OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Tuesday, November 28th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
The Black Box and Liberty Arts presents OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Tuesday, November 28th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666.
MARRIAGE PLAY, COUNTING THE WAYS, and THE PERFECT MARRIAGE Comes to the White Black Box
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
While Black Box's ongoing monthly 'From A To Zoo' series covering all of Edward Albee's play will resume in December, this month brings an exclusive fundraiser workshop presentation to the stage in Teaneck!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
While Black Box's ongoing monthly 'From A To Zoo' series covering all of Edward Albee's play will resume in December, this month brings an exclusive fundraiser workshop presentation to the stage in Teaneck!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Lahr written?
John Lahr has written 2 shows including Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Bookwriter), The Late Great Me: An Evening With Alan Jay Lerner (Writer).
What awards has John Lahr been nominated for?
Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Elaine Stritch At Liberty and Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Elaine Stritch at Liberty.
What awards has John Lahr won?
John Lahr has won a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his work on Elaine Stritch at Liberty.
