Beth Leavel
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC, USA
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BIO
Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and L.A. Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Lempicka is her 14th Broadway show, following notable turns in The Prom, Baby It’s You, Bandstand, Crazy for You, 42nd Street, and more. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, including ‘Mama Rose’ in Gypsy at The Muny. She has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences across America with her award-winning cabaret act. Film/TV credits include Ghosts of Christmas Always, “Walking Dead: World Beyond,” and the last episode of “E.R.” UNC-G alum, and proud recipient of the Human Rights Campaign (WCNY) Ally for Equality Award. This is for T.J., Sam, and Adam. www.bethleavel.net
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
[ 2014 ] Renee
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams
TV Shows
Val Reilly
Awards and Nominations
Beth Leavel, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
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Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
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Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
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Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
Videos
Video: Matt Doyle, Ruthie Ann Miles in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-14 09:58:13
Video: HELLO, DOLLY! 'Put on Your Sunday Clothes' Clip From Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-03 17:32:12
Video: Beth Leavel Sings 'Before the Parade Passes By' in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2026-06-29 14:49:22
Exclusive: Watch Elizabeth Stanley's Rendition of 'Sing Happy' for LIZA! AT 80
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-22 10:06:52
Exclusive: See Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle and More in WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-04-07 09:00:20
Video: WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Is Bringing All of the Backstage Comedy (and Drama)
by Luka Vonier - 2026-04-03 15:00:20
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-16 17:06:22
Video: Beth Leavel Performs 'Rose's Turn' and 'The Ladies Who Lunch' at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-19 22:58:27
Video: Beth Leavel is Getting Ready to Sing Some More Sondheim
by Robert Bannon - 2025-07-25 17:00:20
Exclusive: Alysha Umphress Sings 'Love is Only Love' from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-18 15:39:31
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 14:59:00
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 17:34:48
Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 11:13:45
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-04-09 12:42:01
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-31 15:20:31
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2025-03-13 10:05:06
Video: Watch the First SCHMIGADOON! Teaser From the Kennedy Center
by Michael Major - 2024-12-27 13:31:59
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-24 08:31:01
News
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
The Muny's production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS will include an original song by Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe winner Mark Sonnenblick, performed by Tony winner Beth Leavel as housekeeper Katie Connelly.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 14, 2026
Get a first look at new footage from Ogunquit Playhouse's its summer production of HELLO, DOLLY!, this time spotlighting the numbers Elegance,Ribbons Down My Back, and It Only Takes A Moment. The clip features Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles alongside Matt Doyle, Susana Cordón, and Davey Fried.
by - Jul 8, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has released new footage from their summer production of HELLO, DOLLY!, with Tony Award winners Matt Doyle, Beth Leavel, and more performing 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes.' The video offers a new look at the Doyle with Davey Fried.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 3, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has shared footage of 'Put on Your Sunday Clothes' from its current production of HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Dolly Levi.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dez Duron, Claybourne Elder, and more. Check out photos from backstage here.
by - Jun 30, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2026
Beth Leavel performs 'Before the Parade Passes By' as Dolly Levi in Ogunquit Playhouse's current production of HELLO, DOLLY!, running through July 18, 2026. Watch the new video now!
by Nicole Wilson - Jun 26, 2026
Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, and more. See photos!
by - Jun 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Jun 24, 2026
Beth Leavel is back where she belongs! Watch a video of the Tony winner performing the title song in Ogunquit Playhouse's summer production of Hello, Dolly! as 'Dolly Levi.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse is presenting Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. Get a first look at production photos!
by Luka Vonier - Jun 22, 2026
There's about to be a whole lotta Liza going on at Carnegie Hall! On Thursday, June 25, Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance will take the stage at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive peek inside rehearsals as Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley performs 'Sing Happy' from Flora the Red Menace. Watch in this video!
by Dan Marois - Jun 21, 2026
There’s a specific kind of grand-scale theatrical magic that few modern shows can pull off. It requires massive energy and an absolute refusal to skimp on the spectacle. That old-school Broadway splendor is alive at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 15, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse posted dance rehearsal footage from its upcoming production of HELLO, DOLLY!, with choreographers William Carlos Angulo and Gianna Vasquez Bartolini leading the cast through their paces in New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to J. Harrison Ghee singing 'Wider Spectrum' from the studio cast recording of Ernxst, Or The Importance Of Being. Listen now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Tony nominee Damon Daunno (Oklahoma!) and Tony winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) have joined the cast of Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
by - May 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by James Lindhorst - May 28, 2026
Michael Baxter’s work will shine on The Muny stage during all 50 performances this summer. He led the efforts and had a hand in hiring every one of the 194 actors who will fill the principal and ensemble roles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Beth Leavel has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Beth Leavel has not appeared in the West End.
DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby It's You!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Baby It's You!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Baby It's You!, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Annie, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.
Beth Leavel has received several prestigious awards for her performances. She won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in The Drowsy Chaperone.
