Lynn Fontanne
Lynn Fontanne is an actor, producer, production supervisor whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Visit, The Great Sebastians, and Quadrille. Awards include Drama League Awards for 0 (1944).
Date of Birth: December 06, 1887
Date of Death: July 30, 1983 (95)
Birth Place: Woodford, ENGLAND
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
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Drama League Awards - 1944 - Distinguished Performance Award
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Videos
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 11:57:15
VIDEO: On This Day, September 15 - Henry Miller's Theater Renamed For Stephen Sondheim
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-15 12:01:00
VIDEO: First Look at 'Tom, Dick, or Harry' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-23 20:56:12
VIDEO: First Look at 'Too Darn Hot' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-16 17:28:22
VIDEO: Get A First Look at 'Wundebar' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-12 22:14:36
VIDEO: First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's Production of KISS ME, KATE
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-10 19:29:28
News
Who Are Broadway Theaters Named After?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026
Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026
Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...?
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.
Randy Bryant Is Keeping Theater History Alive with New Ten Chimneys Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025
With the new documentary This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, CEO Randy Bryant aims to shed light on the rich history of Ten Chimneys and its enduring presence in the theater community.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025
With the new documentary This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, CEO Randy Bryant aims to shed light on the rich history of Ten Chimneys and its enduring presence in the theater community.
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2025- SIX Celebrates Four Years on Broadway and More
by - Oct 8, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 8, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025
As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025
As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Film to Premiere at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
Marsha Mason Will Serve as Master Teacher for the 2025 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Ten Chimneys has announced Marsha Mason as the 2025 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Ten Chimneys has announced Marsha Mason as the 2025 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre To Celebrate 100th Anniversary This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024
Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre will turn 100 on Monday, November 11, 2024. In honor of the milestone, ATG Entertainment has commissioned a special piece from Broadway caricaturist Justin 'Squigs' Robertson.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024
Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre will turn 100 on Monday, November 11, 2024. In honor of the milestone, ATG Entertainment has commissioned a special piece from Broadway caricaturist Justin 'Squigs' Robertson.
Stephen McKinley Henderson Will Be Master Teacher for 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship at Ten Chimneys
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
Stephen Mckinley Henderson Will Lead The 2024 Lunt-fontanne Fellowship Program At Ten Chimneys
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
Bart DeLorenzo to Direct Noël Coward's DESIGN FOR LIVING at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present Design for Living, a witty and charming romantic comedy by Noël Coward that was banned in 1930s London for its risqué content and bawdy themes. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present Design for Living, a witty and charming romantic comedy by Noël Coward that was banned in 1930s London for its risqué content and bawdy themes. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A Shift in the Chicago Theatre Scene and Saving Theatre in Seattle
by Alex Freeman - Aug 21, 2023
In this issue, we explore the efforts being made to sustain theater scenes in various cities, the evolution of Chicago's theater landscape, and the exciting announcement of a new Broadway musical adaptation. We also take a look at strategies to keep the curtain from falling on Seattle's theater scene.
by Alex Freeman - Aug 21, 2023
In this issue, we explore the efforts being made to sustain theater scenes in various cities, the evolution of Chicago's theater landscape, and the exciting announcement of a new Broadway musical adaptation. We also take a look at strategies to keep the curtain from falling on Seattle's theater scene.
World Premiere Wisconsin Serves as Model of New Work Support
by Cara Joy David - Aug 21, 2023
Last week, I looked at support for independent producers. And there is more to be written about that—for example, the Creative & Independent Producer Alliance’s National New Work Development Network is likely to become even more important as we move forward. But this week is about World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide new work festival that ran from March 1 through June 30, 2023.
by Cara Joy David - Aug 21, 2023
Last week, I looked at support for independent producers. And there is more to be written about that—for example, the Creative & Independent Producer Alliance’s National New Work Development Network is likely to become even more important as we move forward. But this week is about World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide new work festival that ran from March 1 through June 30, 2023.
Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 16, 2023
Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 16, 2023
Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.
Pre-Show Seminar On Noël Coward With Dr. Christopher Chan Announced At Peninsula Players Theatre, July 22
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023
Dr. Christopher Chan will host a free pre-show seminar Saturday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Players before the 8:00 p.m. performance of the Noël Coward's “Blithe Spirit.”
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023
Dr. Christopher Chan will host a free pre-show seminar Saturday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Players before the 8:00 p.m. performance of the Noël Coward's “Blithe Spirit.”
Jerry Zaks Will Lead The Nation's Top Regional Theater Actors As Master Teacher For The 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced prominent director Jerry Zaks will serve as Master Teacher for the 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program, a national program to serve the future of American theater.
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced prominent director Jerry Zaks will serve as Master Teacher for the 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program, a national program to serve the future of American theater.
Demetria Joyce Bailey Named as 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Walnut Street Theatre has announced that Demetria Joyce Bailey has been selected as one of 10 stage actors in the United States to be a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Walnut Street Theatre has announced that Demetria Joyce Bailey has been selected as one of 10 stage actors in the United States to be a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lynn Fontanne been in?
Lynn Fontanne has appeared on Broadway in 36 shows.
How many West End shows has Lynn Fontanne been in?
Lynn Fontanne has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Lynn Fontanne been nominated for?
Lynn Fontanne has been nominated for several awards during her career. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "The Visit." Additionally, she received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards. These nominations highlight her talent and recognition in the theater industry.
What awards has Lynn Fontanne won?
Lynn Fontanne has won the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards.
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