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Bebe Neuwirth

Also Credited As: Beatrice Neuwirth

Birth Place: Princeton, NJ, USA

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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

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Fraulein Schneider
The Bedwetter The Bedwetter
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Musical, 2022
Nana
Hey, Look Me Over! Hey, Look Me Over!
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Mimi
Golden Age Golden Age
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Maria Malibran
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2012
Titania
The Addams Family The Addams Family
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Morticia Addams
Here Lies Jenny
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Performer
Jenny
Performer
Jenny
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Carla
Writer's Block
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Sheila
The Exonerated
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice
Everett Beekin
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
The Threepenny Opera
[San Francisco (Regional)]
ACT Production, 1999
Jenny
Fosse
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Over and Over
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1999
Sabina [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Velma Kelly
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
Velma Kelly [Replacement]
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
Velma Kelly [Replacement]
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]
Chicago
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Velma Kelly
Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Melba Snyder
Damn Yankees
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Lola
Kiss of the Spider Woman
[West End]
London Production, 1992
Spider Woman/Aurora [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sweet Charity
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Nickie
Charity (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Upstairs at O'Neals
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Performer
Upstairs at O'Neals'
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Little Me
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Ensemble
Boom Boom Girl
Ensemble
Dancin'
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
A Chorus Line
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Sheila Bryant [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Cassie Ferguson (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Chicago
[Los Angeles]
West Coast Revival, 1992
Velma Kelly

Movies

Say Anything
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Evans
Green Card
[ 1990 ] Lauren
Bugsy
[ 1991 ] Countess di Frso
The Paint Job
[ 1992 ] Margaret
Malice
[ 1993 ] Dana
Jumanji
[ 1995 ] Nora Shepherd
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
[ 1996 ] Anabelle
The Associate
[ 1996 ] Camille
The Adventures of Pinocchio
[ 1996 ] Felinet
Celebrity
[ 1998 ] Nina - the Hooker
The Faculty
[ 1998 ] Principal Valerie Drake
Liberty Heights
[ 1999 ] Ada Kurtzman
Summer of Sam
[ 1999 ] Gloria
Getting to Know You
[ 1999 ] Trix
Tadpole
[ 2002 ] Diane Lodder, Eve's friend
The Divorce
[ 2003 ] Julia Manchevering
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ 2003 ] Lana Jong
The Big Bounce
[ 2004 ] Alison Ritchie
Game 6
[ 2005 ] Joanna Bourne
Adopt a Sailor
[ 2008 ] Patricia
Fame
[ 2009 ] Ms. Kraft
Humor Me
[ 2017 ] CC Rudin
Jumanji: The Next Level
[ 2019 ] Nora
Modern Persuasion
[ 2020 ] Vanessa Perry
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #9

TV Shows

Aladdin
Mirage
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series
Annabelle
Blue Bloods
Kelly Peterson
Bored to Death
Caroline Taylor
Cheers
Dr. Lilith Sternin
Deadline
Nikki Masucci
Frasier
Dr. Lilith Sternin
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bureau Chief ADA Tracey Kibre, Nina Laszlo
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Bureau Chief ADA Tracey Kibre
Madam Secretary
Nadine Tolliver
Pepper Ann
Ms. Bladdar
The Good Fight
Judge Claudia Friend
The Good Wife
Judge Claudia Friend
Hailey's on It!
Babs Cadabs
Hailey's on It!
Babs Cadabs

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

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

Bebe Neuwirth, The Addams Family


winner
Drama League Awards - 1997 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Actress - Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Sweet Charity

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News


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Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
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.
BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Concert to Premiere on PBS in November Photo
BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Concert to Premiere on PBS in November
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.
Review: CHICAGO at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Review: CHICAGO at The 5th Avenue Theatre
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.
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Recipien Photo
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Recipients
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.
Review: 54 Below Dazzles With David Sabella's CHICAGO Tribute Show Photo
Review: 54 Below Dazzles With David Sabella's CHICAGO Tribute Show
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.
A.I.M by KYLE ABRAHAM Celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala Photo
A.I.M by KYLE ABRAHAM Celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala
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. 
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup Photo
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
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.
BWW Q&A: Morgan James Talks Concert At The Rose Brampton Theatre Photo
BWW Q&A: Morgan James Talks Concert At The Rose Brampton Theatre
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.
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATI Photo
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the 50th anniversary celebration of A Chorus Line, including Ariana DeBose, Lauren Graham and more. Learn who else is taking part!
Cast Set For Workshop Presentation of A MIST UPON THE WINDOW Photo
Cast Set For Workshop Presentation of A MIST UPON THE WINDOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

Casting has been announced for A MIST UPON THE WINDOW, a new play by Nick Rafello. A private industry workshop will be presented at Manocherian Mainstage at Milliron Studios in New York City.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bebe Neuwirth been in?

Bebe Neuwirth has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Bebe Neuwirth been in?

Bebe Neuwirth has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Bebe Neuwirth's first West End show?

Bebe Neuwirth's first West End show was Kiss of the Spider Woman which opened in 1992

What awards has Bebe Neuwirth been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Bebe Neuwirth won?

Bebe Neuwirth has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Award) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. She received the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Award) for her role in Chicago. She was honored with the Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Award) for Chicago as well. Additionally, Neuwirth won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Award) for Chicago and the Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Award) for the same show. She also earned the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Award) for Sweet Charity.

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