Marsha Kramer
Latest News on Marsha Kramer:
Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Kevin Chamberlin Joins THE PROM Film, and More! (Jan 27, 2020)
Stage and Screen Actress Marsha Kramer, Best Known For MODERN FAMILY, Has Passed Away (Jan 26, 2020)
MTG REWIND Revisits The Best Of MTG In A Special Benefit Concert (Feb 26, 2019)
Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Kevin Chamberlin Joins THE PROM Film, and More! (Jan 27, 2020)
Stage and Screen Actress Marsha Kramer, Best Known For MODERN FAMILY, Has Passed Away (Jan 26, 2020)
MTG REWIND Revisits The Best Of MTG In A Special Benefit Concert (Feb 26, 2019)
BIO
Kramer graduated from UCLA with a degree in Theater Arts and English, and studied at the Royal Academy in London. She began as a theater actress, and appeared on Broadway in Peter Pan, as Wendy, in 1979. Her other notable theatrical roles include "Agnes Gooch" to Juliet Prowse's Mame, and "Amy" in Company with Carol Burnett.
Her television work includes MODERN FAMILY (recurring), Dr. Ken Eagleheart (recurring), Malcolm in the Middle, Frasier (recurring), Touched by An Angel, Love & War, Life Goes On, Cheers, Newhart and the Bill Cosby Show.
Kramer is a founding and board member of The Musical Theatre Guild (MTG) which performs concert staged readings of seldom done gems of the musical theater at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre, and a founding member of CCAP - Classic & Contemporary American Plays (began by Bonnie Franklin) bringing theater into the lives of children of diverse backgrounds.
She is married to Jim Keller who she met when he was the theater manager and she was performing at the Mayfair Music Hall in Santa Monica. They share their life with numerous kitties who have adopted them, and the dearest shelter rescue, Dylann. Though she continues her acting career, together Marsha and Jim have carried on a family business begun by her parents in 1949 - Kramers Pipe & Tobacco Shop in Beverly Hills.
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TV: Andrew Rannells, Charo and More in the 29th Annual Musical Theatre Benefit, S.T.A.G.E.
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - 2013-04-18 08:22:07
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Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Kevin Chamberlin Joins THE PROM Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020
Today's top stories: Kevin Chamberlin has joined the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of The Prom, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020
Today's top stories: Kevin Chamberlin has joined the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of The Prom, and more!
Stage and Screen Actress Marsha Kramer, Best Known For MODERN FAMILY, Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marsha Kramer, best known for her role on Modern Family, has passed away.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marsha Kramer, best known for her role on Modern Family, has passed away.
MTG REWIND Revisits The Best Of MTG In A Special Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2019
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will present MTG REWIND, a special benefit to support Musical Theatre Guild's extensive youth outreach programs. The event, an intimate celebration of over 20 years of Musical Theatre Guild's best musical moments, will take place at Rockwell Table and Stage on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2019
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will present MTG REWIND, a special benefit to support Musical Theatre Guild's extensive youth outreach programs. The event, an intimate celebration of over 20 years of Musical Theatre Guild's best musical moments, will take place at Rockwell Table and Stage on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
Photo Flash: Musical Theatre Guild's One-Night-Only Staging of THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2016
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, continued their 21st Anniversary Season with the award-winning Off-Broadway musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL. The one-night-only concert took place at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Scroll down for photos!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2016
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, continued their 21st Anniversary Season with the award-winning Off-Broadway musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL. The one-night-only concert took place at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Scroll down for photos!
THE SPITFIRE GRILL - Next for Musical Theatre Guild
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 24, 2016
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 21st Anniversary Season with award-winning Off-Broadway musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL. The one-night-only concert will take place at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 24, 2016
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 21st Anniversary Season with award-winning Off-Broadway musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL. The one-night-only concert will take place at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Photo Flash: Musical Theatre Guild Presents One-Night-Only DO I HEAR A WALTZ?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2015
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, continued their 2015-2016 season with the Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim andArthur Laurents 1965 musical DO I HEAR A WALTZ? The one-night-only concert took place at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, November 15 at 7:00 PM. Scroll down for photos from the evening!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2015
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, continued their 2015-2016 season with the Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim andArthur Laurents 1965 musical DO I HEAR A WALTZ? The one-night-only concert took place at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, November 15 at 7:00 PM. Scroll down for photos from the evening!
DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Next For Musical Theatre Guild
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 17, 2015
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 2015-2016 season with the Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents 1965 musical DO I HEAR A WALTZ?
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 17, 2015
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 2015-2016 season with the Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents 1965 musical DO I HEAR A WALTZ?
Musical Theatre Guild Presents One Night Only GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 23, 2015
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 2014-2015 season with 1949's classic GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 23, 2015
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 2014-2015 season with 1949's classic GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES.
Musical Theatre Guild to Host OUR BROADWAY SCRAPBOOK Benefit, 9/22
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will present OUR BROADWAY SCRAPBOOK, a benefit concert at their new venue: Santa Monica's Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre. OUR BROADWAY SCRAPBOOK, a celebration benefit introducing the Musical Theatre Guild, will be presented September 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm, two months in advance of their inaugural Moss Theatre season opening. All proceeds from this one-night-only event will benefit the New Roads School
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will present OUR BROADWAY SCRAPBOOK, a benefit concert at their new venue: Santa Monica's Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre. OUR BROADWAY SCRAPBOOK, a celebration benefit introducing the Musical Theatre Guild, will be presented September 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm, two months in advance of their inaugural Moss Theatre season opening. All proceeds from this one-night-only event will benefit the New Roads School
TV: Andrew Rannells, Charo and More in the 29th Annual Musical Theatre Benefit, S.T.A.G.E.
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - Apr 18, 2013
A company of more than 25 stars of stage and screen entertained a packed house at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Saturday night (April 6) at the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.). BWW TV's Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans of the JLE Media Group were on hand for an up close and personal look at the event , themed 'Broadway, My Way,' which raised more than $285,000 for HIV/AIDS direct care, education, and advocacy services offered by AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). Check out the video below!
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - Apr 18, 2013
A company of more than 25 stars of stage and screen entertained a packed house at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Saturday night (April 6) at the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.). BWW TV's Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans of the JLE Media Group were on hand for an up close and personal look at the event , themed 'Broadway, My Way,' which raised more than $285,000 for HIV/AIDS direct care, education, and advocacy services offered by AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). Check out the video below!
Musical Theatre Guild Opens LA Premiere of A CATERED AFFAIR Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013
The award-winning Musical Theatre Guild, a company of professional performers who present concert-staged readings of seldom seen musicals, will continue its 17th season with the Los Angeles premiere of A CATERED AFFAIR. The opening performance will take place tonight, April 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. A second, and final, performance will occur on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013
The award-winning Musical Theatre Guild, a company of professional performers who present concert-staged readings of seldom seen musicals, will continue its 17th season with the Los Angeles premiere of A CATERED AFFAIR. The opening performance will take place tonight, April 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. A second, and final, performance will occur on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum.
2013 Musical Theatre Benefit S.T.A.G.E. Raises Over $285,000 for AIDS Project Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013
A company of more than 25 stars of stage and screen entertained a packed house at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Saturday night, April 6, at the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.). The event, themed "Broadway, My Way," raised more than $285,000 for HIV/AIDS direct care, education, and advocacy services offered by AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013
A company of more than 25 stars of stage and screen entertained a packed house at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Saturday night, April 6, at the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.). The event, themed "Broadway, My Way," raised more than $285,000 for HIV/AIDS direct care, education, and advocacy services offered by AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).
Andrew Rannells and More to Perform at S.T.A.G.E.'s BROADWAY, MY WAY in Beverly Hills Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2013
Grammy Award winner Andrew Rannells will perform for the first time in the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held tonight, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2013
Grammy Award winner Andrew Rannells will perform for the first time in the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held tonight, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Tyne Daly, Andrew Rannells and More Set for S.T.A.G.E. Gala to Benefit AIDS Project LA, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2013
A constellation of Broadway, TV and film stars are set to perform for the 29th Annual S.T.A.G.E. Gala to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2013
A constellation of Broadway, TV and film stars are set to perform for the 29th Annual S.T.A.G.E. Gala to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.
S.T.A.G.E. Benefit on April 6 Welcomes Alex Newell to Cast
by Don Grigware - Mar 22, 2013
ALEX NEWELL, one of the newest cast members of FOX's groundbreaking mega-hit series, 'Glee,' has been added to the cast of the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held on Saturday, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. David Galligan directs for the 29th time with John McDaniel returning as Musical Director.
by Don Grigware - Mar 22, 2013
ALEX NEWELL, one of the newest cast members of FOX's groundbreaking mega-hit series, 'Glee,' has been added to the cast of the 29th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) 'Broadway, My Way,' being held on Saturday, April 6th at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. David Galligan directs for the 29th time with John McDaniel returning as Musical Director.
Musical Theatre Guild to Open LA Premiere of A CATERED AFFAIR, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013
The award-winning Musical Theatre Guild, a company of professional performers who present concert-staged readings of seldom seen musicals, will continue its 17th season with the Los Angeles premiere of A CATERED AFFAIR. The opening performance will take place on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. A second, and final, performance will occur on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013
The award-winning Musical Theatre Guild, a company of professional performers who present concert-staged readings of seldom seen musicals, will continue its 17th season with the Los Angeles premiere of A CATERED AFFAIR. The opening performance will take place on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. A second, and final, performance will occur on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum.
BWW Interviews: Director David Galligan Tells Us About S.T.A.G.E. Event, BROADWAY, MY WAY
by Don Grigware - Feb 20, 2013
Consummate theatre director David Galligan will be directing Broadway, My Way for this year's S.T.A.G.E. event benefiting AIDS on Saturday April 6 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Galligan has given tirelessly to this project since it started back in 1984. Just about every composer has been honored with maybe the exception of Noel Coward and the last 3 years have been devoted to Original Casts of Broadway musicals. This year Broadway, My Way offers something different.
by Don Grigware - Feb 20, 2013
Consummate theatre director David Galligan will be directing Broadway, My Way for this year's S.T.A.G.E. event benefiting AIDS on Saturday April 6 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Galligan has given tirelessly to this project since it started back in 1984. Just about every composer has been honored with maybe the exception of Noel Coward and the last 3 years have been devoted to Original Casts of Broadway musicals. This year Broadway, My Way offers something different.
Musical Theatre Guild Continues Season with FANNY, 11/14
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 10, 2011
The award-winning Musical Theatre Guild, a company of professional performers who present concert-staged readings of seldom seen musicals, will continue their 16th season with the 1954 musical FANNY. The performance will take place on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale.
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 10, 2011
The award-winning Musical Theatre Guild, a company of professional performers who present concert-staged readings of seldom seen musicals, will continue their 16th season with the 1954 musical FANNY. The performance will take place on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale.
BWW Reviews: Bruce Kimmel Does It Right Again @ Kritzerland at the Gardenia
by Don Grigware - Jul 11, 2011
On Wednesday July 6 Kritzerland at the Gardenia presented a salute to the lesser known music of Kander and Ebb - The Kander and Ebb Album - two of the most prolific composers of the 20th century. Think Chicago or Cabaret, and you need go no further. These two wildly popular shows still receive international mountings and provide us with some of the greatest Broadway pop tunes ever. Ahead of their time, Kander and Ebb produced shows with a substantially dark and biting edge not found in other composers' music and lyrics. Bruce Kimmel, whose Kritzerland recording company continues to enjoy enormous success worldwide, again served as narrator of the evening telling short, funny anecdotes about his encounters with John Kander and also detailing Kander and Ebb's failures as well as successes. Liza Minnelli's Broadway career soared because of K & E - it started with Flora the Red Menace in the 60s and continued through the next couple of decades with hits and flops such as The Rink and 1977's The Act, which began in LA as Shine It On. K & E certainly didn't fare too badly either with Liza's name on their bill. Think of what she did for the movie Cabaret with her Academy Award winning turn as Sally. However, such was not the case with their film New York, New York which received some pretty scathing reviews in the late 70s; the pair were none too pleased that a small musical The First Nudie Musical (Bruce Kimmel)fared far better than their multi-billion dollar disaster. It's always such fun for theatre lovers to hear about the down side of the business, and particularly via Kimmel's straight-forward, droll take on it.
by Don Grigware - Jul 11, 2011
On Wednesday July 6 Kritzerland at the Gardenia presented a salute to the lesser known music of Kander and Ebb - The Kander and Ebb Album - two of the most prolific composers of the 20th century. Think Chicago or Cabaret, and you need go no further. These two wildly popular shows still receive international mountings and provide us with some of the greatest Broadway pop tunes ever. Ahead of their time, Kander and Ebb produced shows with a substantially dark and biting edge not found in other composers' music and lyrics. Bruce Kimmel, whose Kritzerland recording company continues to enjoy enormous success worldwide, again served as narrator of the evening telling short, funny anecdotes about his encounters with John Kander and also detailing Kander and Ebb's failures as well as successes. Liza Minnelli's Broadway career soared because of K & E - it started with Flora the Red Menace in the 60s and continued through the next couple of decades with hits and flops such as The Rink and 1977's The Act, which began in LA as Shine It On. K & E certainly didn't fare too badly either with Liza's name on their bill. Think of what she did for the movie Cabaret with her Academy Award winning turn as Sally. However, such was not the case with their film New York, New York which received some pretty scathing reviews in the late 70s; the pair were none too pleased that a small musical The First Nudie Musical (Bruce Kimmel)fared far better than their multi-billion dollar disaster. It's always such fun for theatre lovers to hear about the down side of the business, and particularly via Kimmel's straight-forward, droll take on it.
Cast Announced for Musical Theatre Guild's Upcoming 70, GIRLS, 70
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010
The Musical Theatre Guild has announced casting for its upcoming production of Kander & Ebb's 70, GIRLS, 70 which will play the Alex Theatre on Monday, September 20 at 7:30 PM and the Thousand Oaks on Sunday, September 26.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010
The Musical Theatre Guild has announced casting for its upcoming production of Kander & Ebb's 70, GIRLS, 70 which will play the Alex Theatre on Monday, September 20 at 7:30 PM and the Thousand Oaks on Sunday, September 26.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Marsha Kramer been in?
Marsha Kramer has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Marsha Kramer been in?
Marsha Kramer has not appeared in the West End.
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