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Barbara Cook

Birth Place: Atlanta, GA, USA

Latest News on Barbara Cook:
IT'S ONLY LIFE Comes to Palm Beach Dramaworks (Jun 6, 2025)

Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe Bring A COUPLE OF SWELLS to the Stephen Joseph Theatre (May 27, 2025)

Interview: Robbie Rozelle of CITATION NEEDED at 54 Below (May 16, 2025)

BIO

Barbara Cook was an American actress and singer. She starred in the original Broadway musicals Plain and Fancy, Candide, and The Music Man among others. She won a Tony Award for The Music Man. She was particularly admired for her vocal agility, wide range, warm sound, and emotive interpretations. Cook was widely recognized as one of the "premier interpreters" of musical theatre songs and standards, in particular the songs of composer Stephen Sondheim.

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A Celebration of Barbara Cook

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06/17/2018

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Barbara Cook

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06/17/2018

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Barbara Cook attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for SONDHEIM on SONDHEI Photo

Barbara Cook attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for SONDHEIM on SONDHEIM at Studio 54 in New York City. April 22, 2010

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01/01/2018

From: Photo Coverage: A Final Farewell to Those We've Lost in 2017

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

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Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

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Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of the Late Barbara Cook

Broadway Dims The Lights In Memory of Barbara Cook

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08/09/2017

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Polly Bergen, Barbara Cook and Lainie Kazan.attending the Opening Night Performance o Photo

Polly Bergen, Barbara Cook and Lainie Kazan.attending the Opening Night Performance of 'The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. 1/12/2012

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08/09/2017

From: Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook & F. Murray Abraham arriving for the Opening Night Performance of CORA Photo

Barbara Cook & F. Murray Abraham arriving for the Opening Night Performance of CORAM BOY at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. May 2, 2007

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Fantasia attending the 2007 Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broad Photo

Barbara Cook & Fantasia attending the 2007 Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debuts. Held at the World Stages Theatre in New York City. June 5, 2007

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Harvey Evans arriving to the 61st Annual Tony Awards held at Radio Cit Photo

Barbara Cook & Harvey Evans arriving to the 61st Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall New York City on June 10, 2007.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Harvey Evans attending the Opening Night Performance of THE APPLE TREE Photo

Barbara Cook & Harvey Evans attending the Opening Night Performance of THE APPLE TREE at Studio 54 in New York City. December 14, 2006

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Michael Feinstein attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of Photo

Barbara Cook & Michael Feinstein attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Follies' at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Tony Bennett attending the Premiere Screening of HBO's 'Six By Sondhe Photo

Barbara Cook & Tony Bennett attending the Premiere Screening of HBO's 'Six By Sondheim' at The Museum Of Modern Art in New York City on November 18, 2013.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Tony Bennett attending the Premiere Screening of HBO's 'Six By Sondheim' at The Museum Of Modern Art in New York City on November 18, 2013.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook & Vanessa Williams
taking a bow during the Broadway Opening Night Curtai Photo

Barbara Cook & Vanessa Williams taking a bow during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for SONDHEIM on SONDHEIM at Studio 54 in New York City. April 22, 2010

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08/09/2017

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Euan Morton, Vanessa Williams, Barbara Cook, Tom Wopat & Leslie Kritzer taking a bow Photo

Euan Morton, Vanessa Williams, Barbara Cook, Tom Wopat & Leslie Kritzer taking a bow during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for SONDHEIM on SONDHEIM at Studio 54 in New York City. April 22, 2010

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08/09/2017

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James Lapine, Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat attending the Meet & Greet th Photo

James Lapine, Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat attending the Meet & Greet the cast of the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "SONDHEIM 0n SONDHEIM" at the their rehearsal studios in New York City. March 3, 2010

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08/09/2017

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Jonathan Tunick, Rebecca Faulkenberry, Barbara Cook & Steve Kazee attending a Press Photo

Jonathan Tunick, Rebecca Faulkenberry, Barbara Cook & Steve Kazee attending a Press Preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Tom Wopat, Leslie Kritzer, Erin MacKey, Barbara Cook, Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams, M Photo

Tom Wopat, Leslie Kritzer, Erin MacKey, Barbara Cook, Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams, Matthew Scott attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for SONDHEIM on SONDHEIM at Studio 54 in New York City. April 22, 2010

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08/09/2017

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attends the 2016 Helen Hayes Award Dinner honoring Barbara Cook at The Players Club o Photo

attends the 2016 Helen Hayes Award Dinner honoring Barbara Cook at The Players Club on November 17, 2016 in New York City.

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08/09/2017

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The 2016 Helen Hayes Award Dinner honoring Barbara Cook at The Players Club on Novemb Photo

The 2016 Helen Hayes Award Dinner honoring Barbara Cook at The Players Club on November 17, 2016 in New York City.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook attends the Opening Night Gala Party for the New York Philharmonic stage Photo

Barbara Cook attends the Opening Night Gala Party for the New York Philharmonic staged production of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at Avery Fisher Hall on March 5, 2014 in New York City.

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08/09/2017

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Stephen Sondheim & Barbara Cook attending the Premiere Screening of HBO's 'Six By So Photo

Stephen Sondheim & Barbara Cook attending the Premiere Screening of HBO's 'Six By Sondheim' at The Museum Of Modern Art in New York City on November 18, 2013.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook taking a bow during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for SONDHEIM Photo

Barbara Cook taking a bow during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for SONDHEIM on SONDHEIM at Studio 54 in New York City. April 22, 2010

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/201 Photo

Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook performing a press preview at the 54 Below in New York City on 4/23/2013...

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook.arriving for the 34th Kennedy Center Honors Presentation at Kennedy Cent Photo

Barbara Cook.arriving for the 34th Kennedy Center Honors Presentation at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2011

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook.arriving for the 34th Kennedy Center Honors Presentation at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2011

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook arriving to the 60th Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in Photo

Barbara Cook arriving to the 60th Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. June 11, 2006.

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook attending the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards at FH Laguardia Concert Hall Photo

Barbara Cook attending the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards at FH Laguardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. May 21, 2006

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08/09/2017

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Barbara Cook arriving for the New York Premiere Screening of "HAIRSPRAY" at the Ziegfeld Theatre. July 16, 2007

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08/09/2017

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Angela Lansbury and Barbara Cook attending the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards at
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Angela Lansbury and Barbara Cook attending the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards at FH Laguardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. May 21, 2006

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08/09/2017

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STAGE CREDITS

Sondheim on Sondheim

[Broadway]

Roundabout Production, 2010

Performer

Children And Art

[Broadway]

Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005

Barbara Cook's Broadway!

[Off-Broadway]

Concert [Off-Broadway], 2004

Barbara Cook's Broadway!

[West End]

Concert [West End], 2004

Barbara Cook's Broadway!

[Broadway]

Concert [Broadway], 2004

Something Good

[Broadway]

Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002

"A Wonderful Guy" Performer

"It Might as Well Be Spring" Performer

"A Wonderful Guy" Performer

"It Might as Well Be Spring" Performer

Mostly Sondheim

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2002

Performer

Barbara Cook: Mostly Sondheim

[Broadway]

Concert (Lincoln Center Theater), 2001

Angela Lansbury - A Celebration

[Broadway]

Angela Lansbury Tribute Benefit, 1996

Carrie

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1988

Margaret White [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre

[Broadway]

Concert [Broadway], 1987

Performer

Barbara Cook: Wait ‘Til You See Her

[West End]

Concert [West End], 1986

Follies

[Off-Broadway]

New York Concert, 1985

Sally Durant Plummer

Barbara Cook at Carnegie Hall

[Off-Broadway]

Concert [Off-Broadway], 1980

Performer

Barbara Cook at Carnegie Hall

[Off-Broadway]

Concert [Off-Broadway], 1975

Enemies

[Broadway]

1972

Kleopatra

The Grass Harp

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1971

Dolly Talbo

The Grass Harp

[Regional (US)]

World Premiere, 1971

Performer

Little Murders

[Broadway]

1967

Patsy Newquist

Showboat

[Broadway]

Lincoln Center Revival, 1966

Magnolia

Something More!

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1964

Carol Deems

Any Wednesday

[Broadway]

1964

Ellen Gordon [Replacement]

[Replacement]

She Loves Me

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1963

Amalia Balash

The Gay Life

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1961

Liesl Brandel

The King and I

[Off-Broadway]

City Center Revival, 1960

Anna Leonowens

The Music Man

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1957

Marian Paroo

Carousel

[Broadway]

City Center Revival, 1957

Julie Jordan

Candide

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1956

Cunegonde

Scrub Lady

Cunegonde/Scrub Lady

Cunegonde

Cunegonde/Scrub Lady

Scrub Lady

Plain and Fancy

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1955

Hilda Miller

Carousel

[Broadway]

Unknown, 1954

Carrie Pipperidge

Oklahoma!

[Broadway]

Off-Broadway Revival, 1953

Ado Annie Carnes

Flahooley

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1951

Sandy

Halloween

[Regional (US)]

World Premiere, 1972

Performer

Awards and Nominations

winner

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Barbara Cook

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Barbara Coo, Sondheim on Sondheim

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Barbara Cook, Sondheim on Sondheim

winner

Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Barbara Cook, Barbara Cook's Broadway

winner

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Special Citation

Barbara Cook

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Barbara CookMostly Sondheim

winner

Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Barbara Cook, Mostly Sondheim

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment

Barbara CookBarbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Entertainment

Barbara CookSings Mostly Sondheim

winner

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding One Person Show

Barbara Cook, A Concert for the Theatre

Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Touring Production or Prior to New York

Barbara CookBarbara Cook -- A Broadway Evening

Olivier Awards - 1986 - The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement

Barbara Cook

winner

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Barbara Cook, The Music Man

winner

Theatre World Awards - 1955 - Performance

Barbara Cook, Plain and Fancy

Videos

TV: Cabaret Corner with John Bucchino

by Ari Axelrod - 2020-05-28 17:01:00

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes in Hallmark's A HOMECOMING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-17 09:55:01

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal, Victoria Clark & More Celebrate 75 Years of City Center

by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-12 15:31:03

VIDEO: Chita Rivera, Andy Karl and More Perform 'Somewhere' at Olivier Awards

by Danielle Gutierrez - 2018-04-10 17:43:37

TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time

by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48

Theater Talk: Flashback with the Great Barbara Cook

by Theater Talk - 2017-08-16 14:07:38

VIDEO: Watch Broadway Tribute the Late Barbara Cook at the Kennedy Center Honors

by Nicole Rosky - 2017-08-08 12:31:45

Social Roundup: Broadway Mourns the Passing of Barbara Cook

by Alan Henry - 2017-08-08 14:09:06

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Ogunquit's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

by Christina Mancuso - 2016-08-19 16:26:02

VIDEO: Tony Danza, Carmen Cusack, Norbert Leo Butz and Melissa Errico Tell Why They L Video

VIDEO: Tony Danza, Carmen Cusack, Norbert Leo Butz and Melissa Errico Tell Why They Love Performing Cabaret

by Michael Dale - 2016-08-12 20:22:52

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-03-03 15:38:49

Video: Carnegie Hall Celebrates 125 Years By Asking New Yorkers That Infamous Questi Video

Video: Carnegie Hall Celebrates 125 Years By Asking New Yorkers That Infamous Question

by Michael Dale - 2016-01-12 12:24:11

TV: Watch Highlights of THE WIZARD OF OZ National Tour!

by Christina Mancuso - 2015-12-03 09:30:26

Video Throwback: Watch THANKSGIVING THE MUSICAL, Starring ROA's Lauren Molina

by Caryn Robbins - 2015-11-25 14:47:10

TV Exclusive: The Man Behind the Pen- Meet Caricature Artist Ken Fallin!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-07-12 09:00:51

VIDEO: Richard M. Sherman, 'Mary Poppins' Ashely Brown Talk New 'Disneyland Forever' Video

VIDEO: Richard M. Sherman, 'Mary Poppins' Ashely Brown Talk New 'Disneyland Forever' Fireworks Soundtrack

by Caryn Robbins - 2015-05-20 09:00:49

STAGE TUBE: Betty Buckley Honored at Shubert New Haven's 100th Anniversary Gala

by Tyler Peterson - 2015-03-24 13:34:33

TV Exclusive: Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Sings the Classics for the AMERICAN SONGBO Video

TV Exclusive: Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Sings the Classics for the AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-03 17:00:34

STAGE TUBE: Anita Darian Dies at Age 87

by Christina Mancuso - 2015-02-02 08:30:16

STAGE TUBE: Deborah Voigt Talks CALL ME DEBBIE Memoir on TODAY!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-01-27 16:19:01

News

IT'S ONLY LIFE Comes to Palm Beach Dramaworks Photo

IT'S ONLY LIFE Comes to Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

It’s Only Life, a revue featuring the sophisticated, deeply felt music and lyrics of John Bucchino, will be performed by six talented teenagers at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe Bring A COUPLE OF SWELLS to the Stephen Joseph Theatre Photo

Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe Bring A COUPLE OF SWELLS to the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

A Couple of Swells – the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers – will come to the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Interview: Robbie Rozelle of CITATION NEEDED at 54 Below Photo

Interview: Robbie Rozelle of CITATION NEEDED at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 16, 2025

Comedic cabaret musical storyteller Robbie Rozelle is bringing his yearly one-off to 54 Below and he shared some thoughts on the art form, the importance of attacking fear, and the need for comedy to be front-loaded.

Review: SIERRA BOGGESS Heals Through Art at 54 Below Photo

Review: SIERRA BOGGESS Heals Through Art at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 14, 2025

She's charming, she's lovely, she's down-to-earth, and she's even a little bit naughty. 54 Below welcomes back Sierra Boggess.

Brian De Lorenzo to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 1 Photo

Brian De Lorenzo to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Cabaret Classics will release Toast of the Town, Volume 1, the new big band album from Boston-based vocalist Brian De Lorenzo, on CD and streaming and digital platforms in June. Learn more about the album here!

Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Photo

Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025

The Library of Congress will host “StageStruck! VI: Women and the American Musical,” a free three-day conference May 14-16 featuring Jeanine Tesori, Shaina Taub, Helen Park, Julie Taymor, Camille A. Brown, and Marjuan Canady.

Review: Donna McKechnie Illuminates The Essence of Stephen Sondheim at 54 Below Photo

Review: Donna McKechnie Illuminates The Essence of Stephen Sondheim at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 25, 2025

Donna McKechnie's TAKE ME TO THE WORLD – THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM continues 4/26 at 54 Below. When it comes to interpreting Sondheim, the Chorus Line star is in a league of her own.

Joshua Bergasse and Matt Lenz Join THE MUSIC MAN Tour Creative Team Photo

Joshua Bergasse and Matt Lenz Join THE MUSIC MAN Tour Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The creative team has been revealed for the national tour of The Music Man. See who is involved in the production, and learn if the tour is coming to a city near you!

Review: Julie Benko's A STAR IS BORN at Café Carlyle Is Bright With Love & Jazz Photo

Review: Julie Benko's A STAR IS BORN at Café Carlyle Is Bright With Love & Jazz
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 3, 2025

The Funny Girl star plays nightly through 4/5, honoring her newborn daughter with stories of motherhood and clever jazz spins on classics. Joined by her husband on piano and a killer band, it's a night of tender love and showstopping music

Jim Caruso To Release 'The Swing Set: Deluxe Edition' Feat. Jane Monheit and Billy St Photo

Jim Caruso To Release 'The Swing Set: Deluxe Edition' Feat. Jane Monheit and Billy Stritch
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Jim Caruso’s The Swing Set: Deluxe Edition, the urbane baritone’s smart and sophisticated romp through the Great American Songbook, will be released on streaming and digital formats on Friday, April 18.

Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer Photo

Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025

Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?

Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineu Photo

Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2025 summer lineup, which features more than 100 concerts and 40 artist debuts. Highlights include appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara. Check out the full lineup!

Review: ASHLEY BROWN Shocks With Surprise Solo Show at The Green Room 42 Photo

Review: ASHLEY BROWN Shocks With Surprise Solo Show at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 8, 2025

Broadway's original Mary Poppins makes a rare cabaret performance and hits it out of the park. Catch her perfect in every way second night on March 8th at 7 pm.

Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at Strathmore Photo

Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at Strathmore
by Mary Lincer - Feb 7, 2025

In the late 1960s (in her late 60s), cabaret étoile Mabel Mercer added the utterly goofy 'Wait 'til We're 65' (by Lerner & Lane) to her sets; when she was well past 50, Barbara Cook began including Harper & Zippel's wildly funny 'The Ingenue' to her shows, simultaneously sending up her rivals and ageism.

Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues Photo

Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025

This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.

Review: Klea Blackhurst Triumphs Again at Birdland Photo

Review: Klea Blackhurst Triumphs Again at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Feb 1, 2025

That bundle of Broadway-centric bubbliness, Klea Blackhurst banished the winter blues at Birdland. Her thrillingly big voice and selection of joyful showtunes provided a firecracker evening of entertainment on 1/27.

Review: Hannah Jane's LADY LEGENDS OF BROADWAY Is a Fantastic Showcase at Green Room Photo

Review: Hannah Jane's LADY LEGENDS OF BROADWAY Is a Fantastic Showcase at Green Room 42
by Analisa Bell - Jan 12, 2025

Hannah Jane shines in 'Lady Legends of Broadway' at Green Room 42. She had the audience captivated from the moment she stepped on stage. With her talent, charisma, and deep understanding of Broadway’s rich history, she’s certainly one to watch.

19 Theater Books for Your Winter 2025 Reading List Photo

19 Theater Books for Your Winter 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2025

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theater history; check out our collection of 19 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th Photo

What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2024

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

Video: Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors Photo

Video: Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barbara Cook been in?

Barbara Cook has appeared on Broadway in 24 shows.

How many West End shows has Barbara Cook been in?

Barbara Cook has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Barbara Cook's first West End show?

Barbara Cook's first West End show was Barbara Cook: Wait ‘Til You See Her which opened in 1986

What awards has Barbara Cook been nominated for?

Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sondheim on Sondheim, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sondheim on Sondheim, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Barbara Cook's Broadway, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mostly Sondheim, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mostly Sondheim, Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim, Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Sings Mostly Sondheim, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for A Concert for the Theatre, Outstanding Lead Actress, Touring Production or Prior to New York (Helen Hayes Awards) for Barbara Cook -- A Broadway Evening , The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Plain and Fancy.

What awards has Barbara Cook won?

Barbara Cook has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. She earned Outstanding Solo Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for both Barbara Cook's Broadway and Mostly Sondheim. Additionally, she was honored with a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. She also won Outstanding One Person Show at the Drama Desk Awards for A Concert for the Theatre. Her performance in The Music Man earned her the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. Furthermore, she received a Theatre World Award for her performance in Plain and Fancy.

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