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Since she first appeared on stage as purple-rinsed Melbourne housewife Mrs Edna Everage, Dame Edna has toured Europe, the US and the Middle East, picking up a Tony Award for the 2000 Broadway production Dame Edna, The Royal Tour and a Tony nomination in 2004 for Back with a Vengeance.

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Special Awards

Dame Edna, The Royal Tour


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Tony Awards - 2000 - Special Tony Award For a Live Theatrical Presentation

Dame Edna, Dame Edna: The Royal Tour

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ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA Photo
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
David Magidson to Present MOTHER BOSWICK at the Midtown International Theatre Festiva Photo
David Magidson to Present MOTHER BOSWICK at the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Former Ringling Bros. clown David Magidson will perform Mother Boswick, a character-driven comedy about a 121-year-old widow, as a featured production at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Photo
Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Andrew Levitt, known as Nina West, will star as Edna Turnblad in Casa Mañana's upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, running from February 28 to March 8.
Review: THE DIARY OF A PROVINCIAL LADY, Bridge House Theatre Photo
Review: THE DIARY OF A PROVINCIAL LADY, Bridge House Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 7, 2025

Lovely intimate adaptation of immensely popular novel is a pleasing diversion in these troubled times
TEA WITH G Comes to Theater 555 Photo
TEA WITH G Comes to Theater 555
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

 Theatre Now New York will present a one-night-only performance of Tea with G. Featuring Deborah Berenson as tea etiquette instructor Georgina Grace (a combination of Mary Poppins and Dame Edna) and Mark Schenfisch as her much harassed accompanist.
THE BEST SHOW YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED Comes to Philadelphia Fringe Festival in Sept Photo
THE BEST SHOW YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED Comes to Philadelphia Fringe Festival in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025

David Magidson will bring his acclaimed solo show Mother Boswick: The Best Show You Never Knew You Needed to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival September 4–11, 2025 at Yellow Bicycle Theatre.
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Photo
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Florida Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025

Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS Musical Continues Development With Drew & Dane Productions Photo
MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS Musical Continues Development With Drew & Dane Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.
Female Philanthropists Preserve Performing Arts History With Major Support For Nation Photo
Female Philanthropists Preserve Performing Arts History With Major Support For National Collection And New Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Arts Centre Melbourne has announced that three leading Melbourne female philanthropists – Susan Yates (Peter and Susan Yates Foundation), Virginia Boon (Harry and Virginia Boon Foundation), and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty have provided transformative donations of approximately $1 million each, committing to bringing the wonders of performing arts history back into the spotlight.
Video: Get a First Look at TOOTSIE at Maine State Music Theatre Photo
Video: Get a First Look at TOOTSIE at Maine State Music Theatre
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Go behind the scenes of Tootsie at Maine State Music Theatre with this exclusive Insider’s Look video, produced by Maine Public and hear how this laugh-out-loud Broadway comedy is coming to life in Brunswick.
FANCY'S HOOKIN' FOR LOVE is Coming to the Hollywood Fringe Photo
FANCY'S HOOKIN' FOR LOVE is Coming to the Hollywood Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Fancy (the cult camp character based on the song 'Fancy' by Bobbie Gentry and made famous by Reba McEntire ) returns to the Hollywood Fringe Theatre Festival. Learn more.
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jack Photo
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025

Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
Graham Norton Australian Tour Adds New Dates Photo
Graham Norton Australian Tour Adds New Dates
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024

Beloved Irish comedian, actor, author and television host Graham Norton will embark on his first-ever live tour of Australia in March. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets here!
Interview: Goldie Dver Honors Anthony Newley in WHAT A MAN at Don't Tell Mama Photo
Interview: Goldie Dver Honors Anthony Newley in WHAT A MAN at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 27, 2024

On Sunday, 10/6 and Friday, 11/1 at 7 pm, you can catch What a Man! Goldie Dver Sings Anthony Newley at Don’t Tell Mama. MAC Award Winner and 2024 Female Vocalist Nominee Goldie Dver will premiere her sensational tribute to actor, singer, composer/lyricist, icon, and her personal friend Anthony Newley! Read a conversation with Dver about the show.
Interview: Michael Walters Brings Brash, Funny Dame Edna to the Triad Theater Photo
Interview: Michael Walters Brings Brash, Funny Dame Edna to the Triad Theater
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2024

Cabaret singer Michael Walters, who has the distinction of being the longest-running Dame Edna tribute act in the world, is making his off-Broadway debut with the character on Saturday 9/7 at the Triad Theater. OVERDRESSED FOR THE APOCALYPSE features original songs and material, plus that special brand of Dame Edna humor.
Photos: Go Inside the Opening of the REAL TO REEL Exhibition, Paying Tribute To Lesli Photo
Photos: Go Inside the Opening of the REAL TO REEL Exhibition, Paying Tribute To Leslie Jordan
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

This week, the Hollywood Museum’s Annual and LGBTQ+ Exhibit opening and Awards, Hollywood’s first LGBTQ+ Tribute/Exhibit and Awards, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum) announced its 2024 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry. Check out photos here!
Cady Huffman And More Sing SONGS OF HOPE To Benefit Center for Safety and Change Photo
Cady Huffman And More Sing SONGS OF HOPE To Benefit Center for Safety and Change
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Join ArtsRock for 'Songs of Hope' on April 20th, featuring Broadway stars like Cady Huffman, Georgia Stitt, and Rita Harvey.
Cast Set For Alan Ayckbourn's A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL at Salisbury Playhouse Photo
Cast Set For Alan Ayckbourn's A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

The cast has been announced for Wiltshire Creative's upcoming production of Alan Ayckbourn's A Chorus of Disapproval, completing their 2024 spring season.
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List! Photo
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
A Night Of Laughter And Love ONE DAME FUNNY VALENTINE At Milburn Stone Theatre Photo
A Night Of Laughter And Love ONE DAME FUNNY VALENTINE At Milburn Stone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024

Get ready to laugh, love, and celebrate Valentine's Day like never before with 'One Dame Funny Valentine' at Milburn Stone Theatre on Friday, February 16th, 2024. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show kicks off at 8pm.
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What awards has Dame Edna been nominated for?

Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Royal Tour and Special Tony Award For a Live Theatrical Presentation (Tony Awards) for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour.

What awards has Dame Edna won?

Dame Edna has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Royal Tour. Additionally, she won a Special Tony Award for a Live Theatrical Presentation at the Tony Awards for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour.

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