Andrea McArdle
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Date of Birth:
November 05, 1963 (59)
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Bio:
Andrea first captured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere in 1977 when she originated the title role in the mega-musical Annie, based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Since then, she has starred in several Broadway musicals, in New York, nationally and internationally. ...
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Stage Credits
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NEWSical The Musical
Beauty and the Beast
Les Miserables
Andrea McArdle Biography
Andrea first captured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere in 1977 when she originated the title role in the mega-musical Annie, based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Since then, she has starred in several Broadway musicals, in New York, nationally and internationally. She has performed in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the Las Vegas Hilton to the Hong Kong Philharmonic as well as several remarkable televisions appearances through the years including Johnny Carson, Merv Griffen and Dinah Shore shows along with several PBS concerts from the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. She has honed her craft by working with some of the legends o the entertainment industry such as Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Julie Andres, Bob Hope, Liberace, Frank Sinatra, Steve Martin and Martin Short, to name a few.As Annie she became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She also received the Theater World and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for the girl with the red hair and big voice. She subsequently conquered London with her portrayal of Little Orphan Annie in the West End. (Fun fact: Catherine Zeta-Jones played young orphan Mollie in this production). Andrea was then tapped to portray Judy Garland in the NBC television movie Rainbow which proved that her talents translated to film.
Andrea starred in the Jerry Herman musical Jerry's Girls, alongside Carol Channing and Leslie Uggams; she portrayed the sassy Smoking Car, Ashley, in the original Broadway cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express; Esther, the Judy Garland role, in Meet Me In St. Louis; Sonia in They're Playing Our Song; Luisa in The Fantasticks; Eva Peron, in Tim Rice's Evita; Fantine in Les Miserables; Margy Frake in the original Broadway cast of State Fair, Nancy in Oliver; the Narrator, in Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Belle, in Disney's Beauty and the Beast; Sally Bowles in Cabaret; Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun; and the quintessential stage-mother in Gypsy; as well as Sandy, in Grease.
Andrea has performed in the best showrooms of many of the casino hotels in Las Vegas and Atlantic City and other large concert halls throughout the country including Carnegie Hall and the MET Opera House.
Andrea McArdle Awards and Nominations
| Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production | ||
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Debut of an Actress  |
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| Theatre World Awards - 1977 - Performance |
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| Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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Andrea McArdle News
Andrea McArdle Brings FROM BROAD STREET TO BROADWAY to Catalina Jazz Club This Weekendby Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023
Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original 'Annie' and Tony Award nominee brings her show From Broad Street to Broadway to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one performance only on Sunday, January 15, at 7:30pm.
Erich Bergen to Perform at The Wick Theatre on New Year's Eveby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022
The Wick Theatre will present a New Year's Eve party and performance. The spotlight concert will start at 10:30 on The Wick’s main stage featuring singer Erich Bergen, star of Broadway (Chicago, Waitress), Hollywood (Jersey Boys), and TV (Madame Secretary, The Good Fight, Bull).
Carbonell Awards Announces Expanded Team Of Judges For 2022-2023 Theater Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022
Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, has announced the nonprofit organization's expanded team of judges for the 2022-2023 theater season, including seven new judges.
Broadway & TV Star Erich Bergen Headlines Immersive New Year's Eve At The Wickby A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2022
The Wick Theatre and Museum Club is going global this New Year's Eve! The recently redesigned venue will offer an incomparable celebration to ring in 2023. From an immersive international dining experience to a concert by Broadway, film, & TV star Erich Bergen, this extravaganza will impress Father Time!
Vintage Theatre Productions Presents The Return Of WHO'S HOLIDAY Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022
Vintage Theatre Productions presents the return of the hilarious (and very adult) “Who's Holiday” December 5 - 31.
Janet Aldrich, Stephen Bogardus & More to Star in OTHER LIVES: THE STORY SONGS OF MICHAEL COLBY at Urban Stagesby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022
Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby, a mélange of melody and tour de force performances featuring lyrics by Michael Colby, will be presented as part of Urban Stages 2022 “Winter Rhythms” series, produced by Tom Toce and Sue Matsuki, on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm and Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm at Urban Stages Theater
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2022 - Where to Watch DISENCHANTED & Moreby Michael Major - Nov 5, 2022
From highly-anticipated new movie musicals like Disenchanted and Spirited, to the soundtrack for Netflix's upcoming Matilda the Musical movie soundtrack, November's new streaming releases will give Broadway fans entertained throughout the month.
Interview: Broadway Encyclopedia Seth Rudetsky Next Matches Musical Wits With Lillias Whiteby Gil Kaan - Oct 31, 2022
Broadway pianist/ composer/ all-around host Seth Rudetsky returns to The Wallis with his signature concert series, this time with Tony Award winner Lillias White November 3, 2022. The always working Seth managed to spare a few moments to answer some of my queries.
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2022
Julie Benko & More Announced for THE SETH CONCERT SERIESby Team BWW - Oct 24, 2022
SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky has announced performer Julie Benko for The Seth Concert Series on October 30. Plus, see performers like Javier Muñoz, Andrea McArdle and more in Seth's acclaimed live series through December.
Andrea McArdle Videos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Stars in the House for Ukraine, an 11+ Hour telethon of the weekly streaming show, raised $139,000 for the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine. That total is inclusive of a generous matching donation by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which matched the first $50,000 worth of donations.
by Stage Tube - Apr 19, 2021
Just last night, The York Theatre Company presented an All-Singing, All-Talking, All-Virtual special benefit presentation of the Off-Broadway hit THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)...and More!, available to view on demand through April 21, 2021.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 28, 2020
In 2014, BroadwayWorld gathered a slew of stars to celebrate our 10th Anniversay in BroadwayWorld Visits Oz, a special concert event at Joe's Pub benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Below, watch as Andrea McArdle sings 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows.'
by Stage Tube - Apr 24, 2020
When you're stuck with a day that's gray and lonely, just stick up your chin, grin, and sing 'Tomorrow'! Watch below as stars of stage, screen and more unite to sing the beloved anthem in celebration of our incredible health care providers.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 9, 2020
This episode of Broadway Rewind takes you to the opening night celebration of the new production of Michael Bennett's Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Chorus Line. But we start things off at a rehearsal for the one night only Actors Fund Benefit of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, which starred Emily Skinner as Miss Mona and Broadway's original 'Annie' herself, Andrea McArdle as Doatsey Mae. McArdle told BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge about her take on the role and her song, 'She reminds me a little bit of that Mabel Normand character. Doatsey Mae is very smart. If it wasn't for that Chicken Ranch in town, she would have been a happening girl. She's overshadowed by all of this tardiness in this tiny little town, (and the song), is a heartbreaking number. It's sweet and a great country number.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 1, 2020
In 2004, BroadwayWorld gathered a slew of stars for Standing Ovations- a special concert event at Joe's Pub. Below, watch as Andrea McArdle belts out 'The Trolly Song' from Meet Me in St. Louis.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 18, 2018
Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie, two of Broadways most endearing leading ladies, who starred in two of Broadway's most iconic shows (Annie and A Chorus Line) will bring their ever vibrant talent and personal connection to this celebration of two of Americas most beloved musical theatre composers: Stephen Sondheim and Marvin Hamlisch. The duo will come to Feinstein's/54 Below on January 1-5, 2019.
by Alan Henry - Jul 30, 2018
Musicals at Richter (MAR), continues its 34th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, with Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse's ebullient musical 'Annie,' playing July 27 through August 11. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday, August 2 and 9.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2018
Fundraising records and gender norms alike were smashed by stars of stage, screen and pop music on April 2, 2018, at this year's inclusive, dynamic and loving Broadway Backwards.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 3, 2018
Broadway Backwards (#BroadwayBackwards) took the stage last night, April 2, 2018, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), currently home to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots. The evening was produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City.
