- Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 367-369 New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
- Her parents, Annie and Harris Wadler, were Polish Jewish immigrants.
- Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1921.
- In 1986, the League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers established the Lucille Lortel Awards in her name to honor outstanding productions and individual achievements in each current Off-Broadway season.
- She created The Lucille Lortel Foundation to foster excellence and diversity in the theatre, as well as to faithfully preserve the rich history and support the continued prosperity of Off-Broadway. The Foundation has several major programs, including its General Operating Support Program that has provided millions of dollars to New York City theatre companies (more than 60 grantees so far).
- She made her Broadway debut as actress in 1925, then switched the career to producing since 1950s.
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