Lane is being celebrated "in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the American theatre." A gala honoring the actor will take place April 13 at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan.
Lane recently appeared in the Broadway production of 's hit comedy . He will co-star with in the production of The Iceman Cometh, which arrives at the Feb. 5.
His numerous stage credits include , , The Lisbon Traviata, , , November, , , , Love! Valour! Compassion!, , On Borrowed Time, and . He is a two-time Emmy Award winner and currently appears on "The Good Wife."
"Nathan is a theater artist in the truest sense, and a champion of the work of Eugene O'Neill. I look forward to his portrayal of Hickey in The Iceman Cometh, an iconic role in the canon, this spring in New York, and I am honored to celebrate his tremendous body of work and contributions to the American theater with the O鈥橬eill鈥檚 Monte Cristo Award," O'Neill executive director Preston Whiteway said in a statement.
The Monte Cristo Award is presented to a prominent theatre artist each year in recognition of a distinguished career exemplifying O'Neill's "pioneering spirit, unceasing artistic commitment, and excellence." Past recipients include , , , , , , , , , , , Brian Dennehy, , Arthur & Barbara Gelb, and .
Tickets to the gala are on sale at .
