Beth Leavel
Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and L. A.
Date of Birth: November 01, 1955 (70)
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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Connection
Movies
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
[ 2014 ] Renee
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams
TV Shows
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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!
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Beth Leavel, Annie
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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: Patti Murin & Colin Donnell Rehearse For The Muny's MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
by Michael Major - 2026-08-03 12:29:53
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
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will perform a new cabaret show at 54 Below celebrating Women's History Month. The Broadway performer will share stories from her career in theatre across three performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
Ken Davenport's production company announced the promotion of Morgan Cavendish to chief operating officer and three new hires as the company develops upcoming musicals including THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE THE MUSICAL.
by - Oct 1, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre will develop My Favorite Year, with a score by the Tony Award-winning team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and book by Joseph Dougherty, in a workshop.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group will present a gender-neutral adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING with rotating casts at The House of the Redeemer in Manhattan.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 17, 2026
Check out photos from opening night of the musical revue, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, being presented Off-Broadway at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater for 12 weeks only.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Classic Stage Company has revealed the hosts and initial performers for their 2026 Gala, honoring veteran theatrical press agent Adrian Bryan-Brown and Steven Pasquale, plus more.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
The Muny has posted a video previewing its 2026 season closer, following a summer that included productions of Something Rotten! and Meet Me in St. Louis in Forest Park.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel was inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades. See photos from the ceremony!
by Michael Gioia - Aug 16, 2026
Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how and why they created their new musical ‘Ernxst’ to be licensed for young performers.
by James Lindhorst - Aug 8, 2026
Meet Me in St. Louis is exactly what you hope, want, and expect from a stage adaptation of the classic movie musical. What makes this Muny staging special are the wonderful portrayals, the beautiful set, video, and costume designs, and the many nostalgic nods to St. Louis.
by - Aug 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 10, 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 - Aug 7, 2026
The Muny has released a new video of their production of Meet Me In St. Louis, starring married couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell, along with Katerina McCrimmon, Beth Leavel, and more. The musical returns to the Muny for the first time since 2018.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2026
The Muny has shared more footage from their upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis before it opens on August 6. The video features Katerina McCrimmon, who plays our Esther Smith, performs a selection from “The Boy Next Door” with Zach Neumann.
by - Aug 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 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 - Aug 3, 2026
The Muny has shared video footage from the designer run from its production of Meet Me In St. Louis, starring Patti Murin and Colin Donnell, along with Katerina McCrimmon, Beth Leavel, Stan Brown, and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2026
The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis, including Emma Crow in the principal role of Lucille Ballard. The all-time Muny favorite, set in St. Louis, runs Aug. 6-13. We have all of the details here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
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 won several major theater awards for her performances. She received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. She also earned the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for The Drowsy Chaperone. Additionally, Leavel won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Drowsy Chaperone.
