Bebe Neuwirth
Birth Place: Princeton, NJ, USA
Alan Cumming, Gaten Matarazzo and Bebe Neuwirth to Star in UNDERDOGS: A MUSICAL on Audible (Feb 24, 2026)
Morgan James Comes to Feinstein’s at the Hotel Carmichael (Feb 24, 2026)
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC (Feb 20, 2026)
BIO
Bebe Neuwirth most recently appeared on Broadway in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club as Fraulein Schneider. Neuwirth has achieved extraordinary success in theater, television, and film. In 1980, she made her Broadway debut in A Chorus Line. She then appeared in Little Me, Dancin’, and Sweet Charity, for which she won her first Tony Award, followed by Damn Yankees, Fosse, and The Addams Family. Bebe won her second Tony, as well as the Drama Desk, Astaire, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Distinguished Performance of the Year Awards for her portrayal of ‘Velma’ in Chicago. A few years later she played ‘Roxie’ in the show, and a few years after that she played ‘Mama Morton,’ making her the only triple-threat to have played all three leading ladies’ roles on Broadway. Bebe’s ‘Velma’ is recorded on the Grammy-winning cast album of Chicago. Her many and diverse roles in regional theater and Off-Broadway include ‘Anita’ in West Side Story, ‘Katherine’ in The Taming of the Shrew at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Writer’s Block written and directed by Woody Allen, and The Bedwetter by Sarah Silverman, both at the Atlantic Theatre Company, among many others. On London’s West End, Bebe followed Chita Rivera into the role of ‘Aurora’ in Kiss of the Spider Woman. In 2005, she appeared in the critically acclaimed Here Lies Jenny, a music theater piece comprised entirely of music by Kurt Weill, at the Zipper Theatre. It was directed by Roger Rees and choreographed by Ann Reinking.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Evans
[ 1990 ] Lauren
[ 1991 ] Countess di Frso
[ 1992 ] Margaret
[ 1993 ] Dana
[ 1995 ] Nora Shepherd
[ 1996 ] Anabelle
[ 1996 ] Camille
[ 1996 ] Felinet
[ 1998 ] Nina - the Hooker
[ 1998 ] Principal Valerie Drake
[ 1999 ] Ada Kurtzman
[ 1999 ] Gloria
[ 1999 ] Trix
[ 2002 ] Diane Lodder, Eve's friend
[ 2003 ] Julia Manchevering
[ 2003 ] Lana Jong
[ 2004 ] Alison Ritchie
[ 2005 ] Joanna Bourne
[ 2008 ] Patricia
[ 2009 ] Ms. Kraft
[ 2017 ] CC Rudin
[ 2019 ] Nora
[ 2020 ] Vanessa Perry
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #9
TV Shows
Mirage
Annabelle
Kelly Peterson
Caroline Taylor
Dr. Lilith Sternin
Nikki Masucci
Dr. Lilith Sternin
Bureau Chief ADA Tracey Kibre, Nina Laszlo
Bureau Chief ADA Tracey Kibre
Nadine Tolliver
Ms. Bladdar
Judge Claudia Friend
Judge Claudia Friend
Babs Cadabs
Babs Cadabs
Awards and Nominations
winner
Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret
Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Bebe Neuwirth, The Addams Family
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Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago
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Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago
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Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago
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Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago
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Bebe Neuwirth, Sweet Charity
Videos
Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-10 11:08:01
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 09:55:46
Video: Adam Lambert Performs 'I Don't Care Much' From CABARET on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-17 14:38:55
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-30 09:41:26
Video: Auli'i Cravalho Talks Bringing Youth to Sally Bowles in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-10 10:42:05
Video: John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Original Broadway Production
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-21 05:47:39
Video: Adam Lambert Talks Getting 'Naughty' in CABARET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-10-04 08:20:27
Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Perform 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - 2024-09-30 14:44:50
Video: Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho Perform 'Willkommen' in CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-09-17 12:32:07
Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 12:04:53
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-04-12 14:54:44
Video: New CHICAGO Exhibit At The Museum of Broadway Celebrates The Show's Legacy Of Razzle Dazzle
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-03 13:54:12
VIDEO: Jinkx Monsoon, Charlotte d'Amboise & Lana Gordon Talk CHICAGO on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-02-20 09:41:11
VIDEO: Sea Lion and Trainer Dance to 'Cell Block Tango' from CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-19 09:35:19
VIDEO: Sarah Silverman Discusses Why THE BEDWETTER Is an 'R-Rated ANNIE' on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-05-11 15:06:58
Celine Dion Musical Comedy TITANIQUE To Play Off-Broadway This Summer
by Robert Diamond - 2022-03-29 14:34:04
VIDEO: Watch Star-Studded 'Sunday' Clip from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - 2021-11-30 10:20:18
VIDEO: Charlotte D'Amboise Pays Tribute to Ann Reinking at CHICAGO 25th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - 2021-11-16 23:14:04
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
Audible will present Underdogs: A Musical, a new Audible Original, starring Alan Cumming, Gaten Matarazzo, and Bebe Neuwirth. Set at the most prestigious performing arts high school in the world, the comedy follows four determined first-year students.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Feinstein's inside the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel will present Morgan James for two evening performances this March. James will take the stage on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the 2026 Honorary Committee for the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards. The Awards Honorary Committee, still in formation, includes Bryan Cranston, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, and John Lithgow.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
Morgan James will perform at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael on March 27. Morgan James is a Juilliard trained singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025
The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025
Broadway's Leading Ladies, a live concert featuring some of the biggest stars in musical theater, will debut on PBS on November 28, 2025. Filmed live at New York’s Town Hall in March 2025, this star-studded concert celebrates the women who have defined Broadway and those who are shaping its future.
by Jay Irwin - Oct 25, 2025
Dear Readers, if you’re a die-hard musical theater nerd like me, there are certain shows that just feel like a warm hug. A comfort show that you can go to (and have) over and over that just make you happy. For me, along with the likes of “Mamma Mia”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, and “Hairspray”, we have the Kander and Ebb classic, “Chicago”. I know it backwards and forwards (having worn out the CD of the Bebe Neuwirth and Ann Reinking revival) and I’ve seen it many times over the years, some with casts showing how the show can be amazing. I still remember Bianca Marroquín flooring me as Roxie. So, when the tour comes through town again, I say “yes please”. And while this was still my little slice of comfort food, and while some elements were fantastic, this production just missed that little something “extra” to make it sparkle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 1, 2025
This reviewer was completely in awe of the amazing vocals at David Sabella's 9/30 CHICAGO tribute show. The original Mary Sunshine from the 1990s Encores! revival shared details about his journey through the show, and plenty of Kander & Ebb numbers.
by Miranda Stück - Sep 30, 2025
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, the world-renowned contemporary dance company driven by a mission to amplify Black culture and Queer stories through dance, honored visionary arts leaders Sarah Arison and Antwaun Sargent at its annual Homecoming Gala. The event was held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center, (Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street) and marked the official launch of A.I.M’s 20th Anniversary season.
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2025
Jamie Lloyd is back on Broadway with a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. The production officially opened on September 28. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 26, 2025
New York-based singer, songwriter and producer, MORGAN JAMES brings her love of Nina Simone to The Rose. Enjoy soulful and soaring arrangements backed by the B-Jazzed Orchestra, a 16-piece big band brimming with top-tier talent from Brampton and beyond.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025
Watch a video of Robyn Hurder performing 'The Music and the Mirror' at the A Chorus Line 50 celebration concert, alongside original Cassie, Donna McKechnie, and Charlotte D'Amboise.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
A 5, 6, 7, 8! A Chorus Line is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary! To celebrate the milestone past cast members of the show gathered at Lincoln Center to perform 'What I Did for Love' and 'One' from the beloved musical! Watch in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2025
A 5, 6, 7, 8! The countdown continues for the highly anticipated, one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm ET at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bebe Neuwirth has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Bebe Neuwirth has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Bebe Neuwirth's first West End show was Kiss of the Spider Woman which opened in 1992
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Addams Family, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Chicago, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity.
Bebe Neuwirth has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. She was honored with the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Chicago. Neuwirth also won the Best Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Chicago. Additionally, she earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Chicago, as well as the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for the same show. Furthermore, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Sweet Charity.
Videos