Tovah Feldshuh
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!
Date of Birth: December 27, 1952 (73)
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
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Connection
Movies
[ 1978 ] Michelle
[ 1980 ] Brenda Roberts
[ 1980 ] K.D. Locke
[ 1983 ] Linda Mindish
[ 1985 ] Marilyn
[ 1985 ] Older Jane
[ 1988 ] Detective Vera Quinn
[ 1991 ] Emma Kublitz
[ 1995 ] Victoria Stevens
[ 1995 ] Zlateh the Goat, Aunt Sarah, The Matchmaker
[ 1997 ] Charlotte
[ 1998 ] Angie Cedars
[ 1998 ] Greta
[ 1999 ] Lillian Kantrowitz
[ 1999 ] U.S. Attorney Margaret Wheeler
[ 2000 ] Lillian Weaver
[ 2001 ] Alma Jennings
[ 2001 ] Judy Stein
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Garner
[ 2002 ] Sponge-Brush Woman
[ 2004 ] Ruthie Cohen
[ 2005 ] Irina Bolton
[ 2005 ] Mother
[ 2005 ] Senior Editor
[ 2006 ] Golda Meir
[ 2006 ] Madame Z
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Bubchik
[ 2007 ] Ethel
[ 2007 ] Hannah
[ 2008 ] Leah
[ 2008 ] Rebecca Meir
[ 2008 ] Susie
[ 2009 ] Nurse Ruth Baker
[ 2010 ] Buddy's Mom
[ 2010 ] Grace Parker
[ 2010 ] Remy
[ 2014 ] Head of School
[ 2014 ] Miriam Pendergast
[ 2015 ] Nora
[ 2016 ] David's Mom
[ 2019 ] Dr. Elsa Blomgren
[ 2019 ] Dr. Paula Smith
[ 2019 ] Golda Meir
[ 2021 ] Helena
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Crullerman
[ 2022 ] Grandma Mickey Rabinowitz
[ 2022 ] Linda
[ 2024 ] Noona Grey
[ 2025 ] Mrs. Lucas
[ 2025 ] Marla
TV Shows
[ 1973 ] Agnes Thornton
[ 1976 ] Carole
[ 1976 ] Erica Molinas
[ 1976 ] Martha McKee
[ 1977 ] Clara Sanford
[ 1977 ] Katharine Hepburn
[ 1977 ] Laura Woods
[ 1977 ] Susan Bowers
[ 1977 ] Veronica Kidd
[ 1978 ] Helena Slomova
[ 1978 ] Jeannie Devereux
[ 1978 ] Sandy
[ 1979 ] Florence
[ 1979 ] Monika Wolner
[ 1980 ] Iso
[ 1983 ] Laura Ireland
[ 1977-1984 ] Margo Bush, Susan Ridley
[ 1984 ] Sarah Lebow
[ 1985 ] Samantha Page
[ 1987 ] Deena Hertz
[ 1987 ] Lynn Palmer
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Carr
[ 1991 ] Alice Benson
[ 1991 ] Connor
[ 1992 ] Iva Schlesinger
[ 1993 ] Sheila Goldberg
[ 1994 ] Dr. Bethany Rose
[ 1994 ] Rose
[ 1997 ] Lila Stevenson
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Rubenstein
[ 1999 ] Annie
[ 2002 ] Sharon Bickford
[ 2003 ] Marie
[ 1991-2007 ] Defense Attorney Danielle Melnick
[ 2006-2007 ] Mrs. Elaine Brandau, Mrs. Elaine Hoffman
[ 2010 ] Lena
[ 2010 ] Mrs. Varner
[ 2011 ] Defense Attorney Danielle Melnick
[ 2012 ] Lynch
[ 2012 ] Rivka Singer
[ 2015 ] Ivana
[ 2015 ] Sylvia Hayden
[ 2015-2016 ] Deanna Monroe
[ 2017 ] Judge Danielle Melnick
[ 2015-2018 ] Naomi Bunch
[ 2017-2018 ] President Mackenzie
[ 2019 ] Grandma Miriam
[ 2019 ] Judge Garner
[ 2018-2020 ] Aunt Z
[ 2021 ] Miryam, Jonathan's mother
[ 2024-2025 ] Bina Roklov
Awards and Nominations
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Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony
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Tovah Feldshuh, Irena's Vow
Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony
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Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony
Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony
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Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony
Tovah Feldshuh, Tallulah Hallelujah!
Tovah Feldshuh, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh
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Tovah Feldshuh, Lend Me a Tenor
Tovah Feldshuh, Lend Me a Tenor
Tovah Feldshuh, Sarava
Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl
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Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl
Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl
Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy
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Tovah Feldshus, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy
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Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy
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Tovah Feldshuh, Rogers & Hart
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Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy
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Tovah Feldshuh, Dreyfus in Rehearsal
Videos
Video: Susie Essman Talks Starring In MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND with Best Friend Joy Behar on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-17 15:34:07
Video: How Tovah Feldshuh Built a Five-Decade Career Onstage
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-05-24 15:43:27
Photos/Video: Tovah Feldshuh Celebrates 50 Years on Broadway at FUNNY GIRL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-15 08:36:31
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - 2023-03-02 08:59:20
News
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
More than 60 entertainers will perform at the Rose Theater in three themed concerts honoring Mabel Mercer, Sammy Davis Jr., and the American songbook.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
The Mabel Mercer Foundation will bring more than 60 performers to Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater for three themed concerts honoring Mabel Mercer, Sammy Davis Jr., and the Great American Songbook.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Therese Lee will return to New York for an encore performance of PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, MY LIFE IN BING CROSBY SONGS at Don't Tell Mama, blending Bing Crosby's music with personal stories.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
A documentary on Broadway actress Tovah Feldshuh, directed by David Serero, will premiere in Los Angeles at Sinai Temple, followed by a Q&A with Feldshuh and Serero.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Jewish Artists Gathering will present a High Holiday benefit concert at Symphony Space featuring Broadway performers including Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh, and Santino Fontana.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
A 15-song concept album for BORDELLO, THE MUSICAL, inspired by the true story of Raquel Liberman, features Tovah Feldshuh, Julie Benko, Pablo Torres, and Shereen Pimentel.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Jeff Harnar will bring back BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH for two encore performances at Don't Tell Mama, reuniting with longtime music director Alex Rybeck for songs from their decades-long partnership.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell officially opened her new Off-Broadway solo show, Common Knowledge, at the Daryl Roth Theatre this week. See photos from the opening night celebration as O'Donnell is joined by celebrity guests including Cyndi Lauper, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Orfeh, Jerry Mitchell, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026
Bistro Award winner Therese Lee will debut PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, MY LIFE IN BING CROSBY SONGS at Don't Tell Mama, weaving Bing Crosby's music with personal stories and songs from Cole Porter to Joni Mitchell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Broadway veteran John Leone, an original cast member of Jersey Boys, will lead the cast of Centenary Stage Company's production of Closer Than Ever, directed by Sara Louise Lazarus, as the finale of its 2026 Summerfest season.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 6, 2026
Check out photos from opening night of A Walk on the Moon, the new musical based on the acclaimed 1999 film. Directed by Sheryl Kaller, the production is now running at the Laura Pels Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
Read reviews for A Walk on the Moon, the new musical inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and featuring a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
New production photos have been released for A Walk on the Moon, the new musical inspired by the award-winning film. The production stars Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Sam Gravitte, and Andréa Burns, and features the voice of six-time Emmy and Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh.
by Team BWW - Jun 18, 2026
JOIN Israel hosted a fundraiser at the Jerry Orbach Theater, bringing together Broadway performers, industry professionals, and community leaders in support of trauma-informed mental health services for children in Israel. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
You can now see photos and videos from The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, June 1, 2026 in New York City, which raised $1.8 million to support their programs and services.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The new musical “A Walk on the Moon” recently met the press. The new musical starts performances in June at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and team here!
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Producers Ruth and Stephen Hendel announced A WALK ON THE MOON will open its box office with the first 50 people in line receiving tickets for $19.69. The musical makes its New York premiere at The Laura Pels Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026
On Wednesday, May 20, a special New York screening was held for Tuner, the new drama film starring Dustin Hoffman, Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, and Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh. Take a look at photos from the event here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Tovah Feldshuh, who appeared in the 1999 film, will voice 'Mrs. Folger' in the new musical A Walk on the Moon, coming to the The Laura Pels Theatre Off-Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tovah Feldshuh has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Tovah Feldshuh has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Tovah Feldshuh has won and been recognized for numerous theatrical performances across multiple prestigious award ceremonies. Her accolades include Outstanding Performer, Visiting Production from the Helen Hayes Awards for Golda's Balcony, and Best Leading Actress in a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Irena's Vow. She received Outstanding Solo Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for Golda's Balcony and Outstanding Lead Actress from The Lortels, also for Golda's Balcony. Additional Drama Desk recognition includes Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Lend Me a Tenor. Feldshuh has been honored by the Theatre World Awards for Performance in Yentl and received Special Mention from the Drama Desk Awards for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy. She was also recognized with a Performance award from the Obie Awards for Yentl the Yeshiva Boy. Early in her career, she earned Best Young Player recognition from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for three productions: Rogers & Hart, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, and Dreyfus in Rehearsal.
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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