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Eartha Kitt

Birth Place: Columbia, SC, USA

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BIO

Kitt had an enduring international career that spanned theatre, cabaret, television and the recording industry. She won the 2007 Emmy Award for her performance as the voice of Yzma in Disney's series The Emperor's New School; she had been nominated twice for a Grammy Award and three times for a Tony Award, one for the title role of Mrs. Patterson in 1955 (a part she later played at Westport Country Playhouse); Timbuktu! in 1978 and The Wild Party in 2000. In 2003, Kitt appeared as Liliane Le Fleur in the revival of Nine, The Musical.

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STAGE CREDITS

Mimi le Duck
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Madame Vallet
Mimi Le Duck
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Madame Vallet
Cinderella
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Revival, 2004
Fairy Godmother
Nine Nine
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Liliane La Fleur [Replacement]
The Wild Party
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Dolores
The Wizard of Oz
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1998
Performer
Follies
[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Carlotta Campion [Replacement]
Cowboy and the Legend
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1980
Performer
Timbuktu!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Shaleem-La-Lume
Peg
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1967
Performer
Jolly's Progress
[Broadway]
1959
Jolly Rivers
Shinbone Alley
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
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Mrs. Patterson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Theodora (Teddy) Hicks, Performer
Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1952
[Broadway]
1952
Performer, Polynesian Girl, Featured Singer, Featured Dancer
Bal Negre
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1946
Performer
Carib Song
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1945
Company

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Eartha Kitt, The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival)

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Eartha Kitt , The Wild Party

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Eartha Kitt , Timbuktu!

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Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre
by Shanti M Kennedy - May 30, 2026

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WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Will Come to Urbanite Theatre Photo
WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Will Come to Urbanite Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Review: The Ever Divine Kim David Smith Dazzled In COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub Photo
Review: The Ever Divine Kim David Smith Dazzled In COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub
by Analisa Bell - May 6, 2026

Comme Une Folle (Torch Songs for Tough Times Because Gay) is not merely a cabaret act; it is an experience - equal parts mischief, melancholy, and musical brilliance!
Claybourne Elder Details COMPANY Understudy Shortages During Covid Photo
Claybourne Elder Details COMPANY Understudy Shortages During Covid
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2026

Claybourne Elder has revealed that he has made the decision to step away from performing on Broadway as his son grows up, previously turning down a Broadway prodcution after an experience while performing in Company on Broadway.
Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at The Brickbox Theater Photo
Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at The Brickbox Theater
by Christopher Verleger - Apr 13, 2026

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say the name Eartha Kitt? Those of us who are even remotely familiar with the late singer-dancer-actress will most likely say Catwoman, the iconic feline femme fatale she portrayed in the 1967 season of the ‘Batman’ television series, or her original version of ‘Santa Baby,’ the deliciously flirtatious Christmas classic, later famously recorded by Madonna.
Interview: Kim David Smith Draws on Queer Mega Muses in COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub Photo
Interview: Kim David Smith Draws on Queer Mega Muses in COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 8, 2026

Cabaret star Kim David Smith returns to Joe’s Pub on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 9:30 pm with Comme Une Folle – torch songs for tough times because gay (or else). Read a conversation with Smith about the show.
Listen: Claybourne Elder Releases Debut Album 'If The Stars Were Mine' Photo
Listen: Claybourne Elder Releases Debut Album 'If The Stars Were Mine'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder, is now available in digital and streaming formats. Learn more about the album and listen to it in full here!
Listen: Claybourne Elder Debuts Track 'I Wanna Be Evil' Ahead of April 3 Album Releas Photo
Listen: Claybourne Elder Debuts Track 'I Wanna Be Evil' Ahead of April 3 Album Release
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Claybourne Elder will release his debut album If the Stars Were Mine on Friday, April 3 on Center Stage records. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen of the song “I Wanna Be Evil.' Listen here!
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Photo
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!
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BELLE NOIRE Theatrical Concert From New Orleans Will Come to New York in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

The Lewis Family of New Orleans has announced the New York City premiere of Belle Noire, a theatrical concert celebrating the lineage, artistry, and community foundations of iconic Black female performers.
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April Photo
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 
THT Rep Will Present WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Featuring Jade Wheeler Photo
THT Rep Will Present WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Featuring Jade Wheeler
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) announced it will present Who Is Eartha Mae?, an intimate play with music created by and starring Jade Wheeler, April 8-19 at the BrickBox Theater.
Feature: Carisa Hendrix On Her Most Charming Illusion - Lucy Darling Photo
Feature: Carisa Hendrix On Her Most Charming Illusion - Lucy Darling
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 13, 2026

Interview with Carisa Hendirx about Lucy Darling, the show 'Simply Darling' currently on tour and coming to the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on March 24th, and creating a community connection for audiences.
Claybourne Elder to Release Debut Album with Live Shows at 54 Below Photo
Claybourne Elder to Release Debut Album with Live Shows at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Center Stage Records will release If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder – best known for starring in HBO's “The Gilded Age” and Broadway's Company – in digital and streaming formats.
Museum of Broadway to Feature Costume Exhibit for Black History Month Photo
Museum of Broadway to Feature Costume Exhibit for Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The Museum of Broadway has announced a redesign of its permanent costume exhibit will exclusively feature costumes worn by iconic Black performers in celebration of Black History Month.
FeinLine Academy to Launch ONCE UPON A SONG Program for Young Artists Photo
FeinLine Academy to Launch ONCE UPON A SONG Program for Young Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

FeinLine Academy will debut Once Upon A Song, a new one-day program where children's book authors collaborate with young artists to transform stories into original musical theatre, created and performed in a single afternoon.
Jeff Harnar To Return To Don’t Tell Mama With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH Photo
Jeff Harnar To Return To Don’t Tell Mama With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

Jeff Harnar, a multiple BroadwayWorld Award-winning vocalist, will present his show 'BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH' at Don't Tell Mama on select dates from February 5 to 26. The performance will feature a collection of classic songs, showcasing Harnar's celebrated vocal talents in an intimate cabaret setting.
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere Photo
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025

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A SLEIGHFUL OF SONGS Comes to Theatre West in December Photo
A SLEIGHFUL OF SONGS Comes to Theatre West in December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

Theatre West will present A Sleighful of Songs, a holiday musical celebration created by John A. Goux and directed by Victoria Lavan, running December 12–14, 2025, at Theatre West in Los Angeles.
Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Announce April Concerts at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Photo
Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Announce April Concerts at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center and King Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Chieli Minucci brings his acclaimed jazz-fusion ensemble Special EFX to Florida for two performances this spring — at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and the King Center Studio Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eartha Kitt been in?

Eartha Kitt has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Eartha Kitt been in?

Eartha Kitt has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Eartha Kitt's first West End show?

Eartha Kitt's first West End show was Follies which opened in 1987

What awards has Eartha Kitt been nominated for?

Eartha Kitt has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival). She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performances in both The Wild Party and Timbuktu!.

What awards has Eartha Kitt won?

Eartha Kitt has won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Wild Party at the New York Shakespeare Festival.

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