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Tovah Feldshuh

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Tovah Feldshuh has been on the Broadway marquee for 50 years and is a six-time Emmy and Tony Award nominee, four-time winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. Her one-woman shows, Tovah is LEONA! and Aging Is Optional, directed by Jeff Harnar with musical direction and arrangements by James Bassi enjoy sold-out engagements and rave reviews all over the United States. Tovah: Out of Her Mind (now streaming on Spotify) has played four continents and was voted Best One-Woman Show of the Year by the Boston Globe. TV audiences know her as the hot Russian mother of “Hot Rabbi” Adam Brody in the hit Netflix series Nobody Wants This and the overbearing Naomi Bunch, mother of Rachel Bloom in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Other TV credits include Deanna Monroe in The Walking Dead, Danielle Melnick in Law & Order, U.S. President Mackenzie in Salvation, Miryam in Scenes from a Marriage, and Helena in Holocaust. She has graced us on the Broadway stage in the title roles of Yentl, Golda’s Balcony, Irena’s Vow, plus Lend Me a Tenor, Saravá, Dreyfus in Rehearsal, Rodgers & Hart, Cyrano, the trapeze-swinging Berthe in Pippin, and most recently as Rosie Brice in Funny Girl. Her extensive Off-Broadway/regional credits include portrayals of Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Films include Armageddon Time opposite Anthony Hopkins, Kissing Jessica Stein (Golden Satellite Award), A Walk on the Moon, Brewster’s Millions, Just My Luck, Daniel, The Idolmaker, Clifford, Golda’s Balcony: The Film, and the just completed Tuner opposite Dustin Hoffman. Her award-winning memoir LILYVILLE: Mother, Daughter and Other Roles I’ve Played was #1 in Parent-Child Relationships on Amazon. She is the founder of The Feldshuh Fund for Women’s Health for early detection of ovarian and all reproductive cancers.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble ()

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mrs. Brice [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2021
Dr. Ruth


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Star [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Berthe [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2012
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Irena Gut Opdyke


[Off-Broadway]
2008


[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Dolly Gallagher Levi


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Golda Meir


[Off-Broadway]
2003


[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2000
Tallulah Bankhead


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Gretchen Mulhausen


[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1997


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996


[Off-Broadway]
1996


[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bessie Burger


[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1992
Katherine of Aragon/Anne of Cleves/Catherine


[Off-Broadway]
1991
The Daughter


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Maria


[Off-Broadway]
1988
Mirandolina


[Off-Broadway]
1985
Melaniya


[Off-Broadway]
1985
Mrs. Jelliwell


[Off-Broadway]
1984
Kate Hardcastle


[Broadway]
1979
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Flor


[Broadway]
1975
Yentl


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Performer


[Broadway]
1974
Myriam


[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1974
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Foodseller

Nuns

Nun

Nuns

Foodseller

Nun

Writing

Playwright
Conceiver

Movies

Nunzio
[ 1978 ] Michelle
The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Brenda Roberts
Cheaper to Keep Her
[ 1980 ] K.D. Locke
Daniel
[ 1983 ] Linda Mindish
Brewster's Millions
[ 1985 ] Marilyn
Silver Bullet
[ 1985 ] Older Jane
The Blue Iguana
[ 1988 ] Detective Vera Quinn
A Day in October
[ 1991 ] Emma Kublitz
Comfortably Numb
[ 1995 ] Victoria Stevens
The Real Shlemiel
[ 1995 ] Zlateh the Goat, Aunt Sarah, The Matchmaker
Hudson River Blues
[ 1997 ] Charlotte
Charlie Hoboken
[ 1998 ] Angie Cedars
Montana
[ 1998 ] Greta
A Walk on the Moon
[ 1999 ] Lillian Kantrowitz
The Corruptor
[ 1999 ] U.S. Attorney Margaret Wheeler
Happy Accidents
[ 2000 ] Lillian Weaver
Friends and Family
[ 2001 ] Alma Jennings
Kissing Jessica Stein
[ 2001 ] Judy Stein
The End of the Bar
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Garner
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Sponge-Brush Woman
The Tollbooth
[ 2004 ] Ruthie Cohen
The Reality Trap
[ 2005 ] Irina Bolton
Life on the Ledge
[ 2005 ] Mother
Alchemy
[ 2005 ] Senior Editor
O Jerusalem
[ 2006 ] Golda Meir
Just My Luck
[ 2006 ] Madame Z
Lady in the Water
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Bubchik
Love Comes Lately
[ 2007 ] Ethel
Love Life
[ 2007 ] Hannah
Goyband
[ 2008 ] Leah
Language of the Enemy
[ 2008 ] Rebecca Meir
Eavesdrop
[ 2008 ] Susie
Acts of Mercy
[ 2009 ] Nurse Ruth Baker
A Buddy Story
[ 2010 ] Buddy's Mom
Ten Stories Tall
[ 2010 ] Grace Parker
Heterosexuals
[ 2010 ] Remy
A Little Game
[ 2014 ] Head of School
She's Funny That Way
[ 2014 ] Miriam Pendergast
Angelica
[ 2015 ] Nora
Baked in Brooklyn
[ 2016 ] David's Mom
Love Type D
[ 2019 ] Dr. Elsa Blomgren
Remember Amnesia
[ 2019 ] Dr. Paula Smith
Golda's Balcony
[ 2019 ] Golda Meir
Come Find Me
[ 2021 ] Helena
Clifford the Big Red Dog
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Crullerman
Armageddon Time
[ 2022 ] Grandma Mickey Rabinowitz
Bleecker
[ 2022 ] Linda
A Girl Like Him
[ 2024 ] Noona Grey
Westhampton
[ 2025 ] Mrs. Lucas
Tuner
[ 2025 ] Marla

TV Shows

Scream, Pretty Peggy
Agnes Thornton
Gibbsville
Carole
Serpico
Erica Molinas
Ryan's Hope
Martha McKee
The World of Darkness
Clara Sanford
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Katharine Hepburn
Barnaby Jones
Laura Woods
Family
Susan Bowers
The Bob Newhart Show
Veronica Kidd
Holocaust
Helena Slomova
Terror Out of the Sky
Jeannie Devereux
Once Upon a Classic
Sandy
The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal
Florence
Beggarman, Thief
Monika Wolner
The Women's Room
Iso
Murder Ink
Laura Ireland
The Love Boat
[ 1977-1984 ] Margo Bush, Susan Ridley
Airwolf
Sarah Lebow
The Equalizer
Samantha Page
Mariah
Deena Hertz
L.A. Law
Lynn Palmer
ABC Afterschool Specials
Mrs. Carr
Another World
Alice Benson
Against the Law
Connor
Citizen Cohn
Iva Schlesinger
Tribeca
Sheila Goldberg
As the World Turns
Dr. Bethany Rose
The Cosby Mysteries
Rose
All My Children
Lila Stevenson
A Will of Their Own
Mrs. Rubenstein
Cosby
Annie
The Education of Max Bickford
Sharon Bickford
Queens Supreme
Marie
Law & Order
[ 1991-2007 ] Defense Attorney Danielle Melnick
Crossing Jordan
[ 2006-2007 ] Mrs. Elaine Brandau, Mrs. Elaine Hoffman
The Good Wife
Lena
Ugly Betty
Mrs. Varner
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Defense Attorney Danielle Melnick
Beautiful People
Lynch
Covert Affairs
Rivka Singer
Flesh and Bone
Ivana
Blue Bloods
Sylvia Hayden
The Walking Dead
[ 2015-2016 ] Deanna Monroe
Chicago Justice
Judge Danielle Melnick
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
[ 2015-2018 ] Naomi Bunch
Salvation
[ 2017-2018 ] President Mackenzie
Elena of Avalor
Grandma Miriam
Bull
Judge Garner
Star Wars Resistance
[ 2018-2020 ] Aunt Z
Scenes from a Marriage
Miryam, Jonathan's mother
Nobody Wants This
Bina Roklov
Nobody Wants This
[ 2024-2025 ] Bina Roklov

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Performer, Visiting Production

Tovah FeldshuhGolda's Balcony


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Leading Actress in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Irena's Vow

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Tallulah Hallelujah!

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Tovah Feldshuh, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Lend Me a Tenor

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Lend Me a Tenor

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

Tovah Feldshuh , Sarava

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1976 - Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Tovah FeldshuhYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Special Mention

Tovah FeldshusYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Obie Awards - 1975 - Performance

Tovah FeldshuhYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Young Player

Tovah Feldshuh, Rogers & Hart


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Young Player

Tovah FeldshuhYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Young Player

Tovah Feldshuh, Dreyfus in Rehearsal

Videos

News


Photos: Backstage at the 36TH NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 24, 2025

Step backstage behind the scenes of the Cabaret Convention with photos by Stephen Sorokoff. The October 21 to 23, 2025 event featured Christine Ebersole, Melissa Errico and many more performers.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Last week, Broadway producer Jamie deRoy celebrated her 80th birthday in style at the Redeye Grill surrounded by friends, family, Broadway industry professionals and celebrities. See photos here!
Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2025-2026 Underground Playwright Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the two playwright selections for the Roundabout Underground Residencies – Iraisa Ann Reilly and Liba Vaynberg. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 22, 2025
by - Sep 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Samuel J. Friedman Health Center Exam Room Donated to Tovah Feldshuh Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Earlier this week, in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Entertainment Community Fund dedicated a room at The Samuel J. Freidman Health Center for the Performing Arts to the Feldshuh Fund for Women’s Health.
Listen: Broadway’s Housso Sémon Drops Debut Single 'Lover'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, has released her debut single Lover across all major streaming platforms. Listen to it here.
Seth Bisen-Hersh Will Host 900th Showcase Celebration at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

After 18 years, Seth Bisen-Hersh has produced, emceed and accompanied his 900th weekly showcase at renowned midtown cabaret venue Don't Tell Mama. To celebrate, he will be presenting two concerts of his original songs.
Broadway’s Housso Sémon Sets Release of Debut Single 'Lover'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, will release her debut single Lover on September 5 across all major streaming platforms.
Photos: First-Look at Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in NOBODY WANTS THIS Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

Netflix has shared official first look photos for the return of the hit comedy series, Nobody Wants This. Led by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, the second season returns on October 23. Check out the photos here!
Broadway’s Housso Sémon Sets New York City Solo Concert Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Broadway performer Housso Sémon will play her debut solo concert on September 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Five Flies Coffee in New York City. Sémon’s first original single will be released in advance of the show.
BUT I'M A SHOE, Featuring Broadway Actors, Screens in New Jersey This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

But I’m a Shoe, a new short film by award-winning filmmaker Chen Drachman, featuring Hamilton’s Alexander Ferguson and Suffs’ Housso Semon, is set to screen on 28 June at the Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City.
Photos and Video: Entertainment Community Fund Gala Raises $1.6 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

You can now get a look at photos and video from  The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, April 21, 2025 in New York City, which raised $1.6 million to support their programs and services.
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the reimagined, jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Ramin Karimloo to Lead Industry Presentation of New Musical ROAM
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

Ramin Karimloo will headline a private industry presentation of Roam, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands, on April 29 in New York City. The show features a book by Michael Dovid and a rock-pop-Romani fusion score by Alexander Sage Oyen.
The Delray Beach Playhouse Unveils 2025 - 2026 Season Featuring SOMETHING ROTTEN! and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

As its landmark 78th season draws to a close, the Delray Beach Playhouse has unveiled its 2025 - 2026 season and officially open subscriptions for the Main Stage Play Series and the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series. Learn more!
Video: EVERYTHING'S COMING UP MOSES on Stars in the House- Tune in at 8pm
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2025

Tune in for a Stars in the House Passover Celebration: “Everything’s Coming Up Moses” in Concert- a musical retelling of the Exodus as seen through the larger-than-life journey of Moses, the original pushy stage mother. Watch the video starting tonight at 8pm.
Photos: See Highlights from the 39TH ANNUAL MAC AWARDS at Symphony Space
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 14, 2025

At a starry ceremony on April 10th, the Manhattan Association of Cabarets announced and handed out MAC Awards in 28 different categories reflecting a wide variety of entertainment under the Cabaret umbrella. See photos from the night.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Niki M. James and More at the 2025 MAC Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 11, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. See photos here!
Andre De Shields, Joe Iconis, and More Take Home 2025 MAC Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. Check out the winners list here!
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tovah Feldshuh been in?

Tovah Feldshuh has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Tovah Feldshuh been in?

Tovah Feldshuh has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tovah Feldshuh been nominated for?

Outstanding Performer, Visiting Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Golda's Balcony, Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Irena's Vow, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tallulah Hallelujah!, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sarava, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Yentl, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Yentl, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Yentl, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, Special Mention (Drama Desk Awards) for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, Performance (Obie Awards) for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, Best Young Player (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rogers & Hart, Best Young Player (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy and Best Young Player (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dreyfus in Rehearsal.

What awards has Tovah Feldshuh won?

Tovah Feldshuh has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Outstanding Performer, Visiting Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Golda's Balcony. She won Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Irena's Vow and earned Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Golda's Balcony. Additionally, she received Outstanding Lead Actress from The Lortels for Golda's Balcony and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lend Me a Tenor. Feldshuh also earned a Theatre World Award for her performance in Yentl, a Special Mention from the Drama Desk Awards for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, and an Obie Award for the same role. Early in her career, she was recognized as Best Young Player by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Rogers & Hart, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, and Dreyfus in Rehearsal.

How many shows has Tovah Feldshuh written?

Tovah Feldshuh has written 3 shows including Tovah: Out of Her Mind (Playwright), Tovah: Out of Her Mind (Conceiver), Tallulah Hallelujah! (Playwright).

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