Bessie Smith
Birth Place: Chattanooga, TN, USA
Latest News on Bessie Smith:
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Open on Broadway in the 2026-27 Season (Sep 18, 2025)
Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere of FLAWLESS (Sep 14, 2025)
Full Cast Set for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Bell Theater (Sep 12, 2025)
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Open on Broadway in the 2026-27 Season (Sep 18, 2025)
Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere of FLAWLESS (Sep 14, 2025)
Full Cast Set for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Bell Theater (Sep 12, 2025)
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Video: Watch an All New Trailer For A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN in London
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-11 08:38:06
Video: Jennifer Holliday Performs 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' From DREAMGIRLS on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - 2023-03-15 16:48:13
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 14:39:34
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Ebony Reptertory Theatre
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-11-20 11:12:29
Newly Formed Pike & Sutton Team Up With Blues Traveler's John Popper for 'New Year's Resolution'
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-12-06 09:39:38
TV: First Look at BroadwayHD's Teaser for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Before its Release on 1/19
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2019-01-10 10:36:26
Visual Artist FdlM Pays Pictorial Tribute to Iconic Women on Women's History Month
by Julie Musbach - 2018-03-05 17:18:42
STAGE TUBE: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN - Mary Bridget Davies on Good Day LA
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-07-20 10:46:52
VIDEO: First Trailer for HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic, Starring Queen Latifah
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-04-03 15:12:20
STAGE TUBE: First Teaser for HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic, Starring Queen Latifah
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-03-13 15:29:42
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Mary Bridget Davies on Crying 'Happy Tears' Over Her Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-03 14:00:02
AUDIO: First Listen - Jennifer Holliday's THE SONG IS YOU, Out Jan 21
by BWW News Desk - 2013-12-28 11:51:46
STAGE TUBE: Mary Bridget Davies Talks A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on ABC's WORLD NEWS NOW
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-12-19 15:58:52
STAGE TUBE: Cast of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Performs 'Spirit in the Dark' on 'WENDY WILLIAMS'
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-12-12 14:11:40
STAGE TUBE: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Mary Bridget Davies Rocks GOOD DAY NEW YORK
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-11-14 15:45:53
TV: Chatting with the Company of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-10-12 09:00:02
TV: On the Red Carpet at A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-10-11 17:05:27
News
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Open on Broadway in the 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A New Orleans Gumbo, the new musical conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel, is head to Broadway! Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A New Orleans Gumbo, the new musical conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel, is head to Broadway! Learn more here.
Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere of FLAWLESS
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, presents the world premiere of Flawless, a new play by John J. Wooten, Friday, September 26 through Sunday, October 19 in Stony Point, New York.
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, presents the world premiere of Flawless, a new play by John J. Wooten, Friday, September 26 through Sunday, October 19 in Stony Point, New York.
Full Cast Set for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for A Night with Janis Joplin, starring and co-directed by Mary Bridget Davies, which runs at Bell Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for A Night with Janis Joplin, starring and co-directed by Mary Bridget Davies, which runs at Bell Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: Catherine Russell Honors the Classics with CAT AND THE HOUNDS at Birdland
by Lydia. Rose - Sep 11, 2025
Catherine Russell leads the Jazz Hounds band on a trip through jazz history. This 9/3 show celebrated the release of her new album with Colin Hancock and the Jazz Hounds featuring older gems from jazz history.
by Lydia. Rose - Sep 11, 2025
Catherine Russell leads the Jazz Hounds band on a trip through jazz history. This 9/3 show celebrated the release of her new album with Colin Hancock and the Jazz Hounds featuring older gems from jazz history.
SFJAZZ Expands 2025/26 Season With Madeleine Peyroux and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
SFJAZZ has expanded its 2025/26 Season with three newly added performances, including additional concerts by vocalist Madeleine Peyroux and more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
SFJAZZ has expanded its 2025/26 Season with three newly added performances, including additional concerts by vocalist Madeleine Peyroux and more. See the full lineup here!
Listen: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Concept Album Feat. J. Harrison Ghee, Lauren Patten, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025
In celebration of the first preview of this world premiere of Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, Joy Machine Records has released a concept album of the show, featuring performances by John Edwards, Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee, Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, and more. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025
In celebration of the first preview of this world premiere of Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, Joy Machine Records has released a concept album of the show, featuring performances by John Edwards, Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee, Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, and more. Listen to it now.
Photos: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL World Premiere at Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
Jack Viertel’s world premiere musical, LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A New Orleans Gumbo, opens tonight at the Phoenix Theatre Company. See photos here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
Jack Viertel’s world premiere musical, LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A New Orleans Gumbo, opens tonight at the Phoenix Theatre Company. See photos here and learn more!
Juilliard Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring Over 700 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Juilliard has revealed its 2025-26 season, featuring an array of world premiere commissions and fresh interpretations of iconic works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Juilliard has revealed its 2025-26 season, featuring an array of world premiere commissions and fresh interpretations of iconic works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A NEW ORLEANS GUMBO to Make World Premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, a new musical conceived by Tony winner Jack Viertel, premieres August 6–31, 2025 at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Directed by Sara Edwards with music by Sonny Paladino. Tickets now available.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, a new musical conceived by Tony winner Jack Viertel, premieres August 6–31, 2025 at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Directed by Sara Edwards with music by Sonny Paladino. Tickets now available.
Montego Glover to Play Sunday Matinee Performances as 'Rose' in GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Following her one week run earlier this month during Audra McDonald’s vacation, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will return to star as “Rose” in GYPSY during Sunday matinee performances. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Following her one week run earlier this month during Audra McDonald’s vacation, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will return to star as “Rose” in GYPSY during Sunday matinee performances. Learn more!
Video: Montego Glover Takes Her First Bow as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
Tonight, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover began her star turn as “Rose” in the critically acclaimed production of GYPSY. Go inside the Majestic Theater in new video from the production as the Tony Award-winner takes her first curtain call in the iconic role.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
Tonight, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover began her star turn as “Rose” in the critically acclaimed production of GYPSY. Go inside the Majestic Theater in new video from the production as the Tony Award-winner takes her first curtain call in the iconic role.
Photos: Montego Glover Steps In as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2025
Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Into the Woods) begins her star turn as “Rose” in six-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe’s critically acclaimed production of GYPSY. Check out a first look at Glover as Rose here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2025
Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Into the Woods) begins her star turn as “Rose” in six-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe’s critically acclaimed production of GYPSY. Check out a first look at Glover as Rose here!
Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Jun 29, 2025
Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.
by Paul Batterson - Jun 29, 2025
Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025
Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025
Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
New Musical LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Debut This Summer and Release Concept Album
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025
A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer
Abingdon Theatre Company Reveals that Cris Eli Blak Will Write First Play Commission Surrounding The Life Of Bobby Short
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the playwright attached to their first-ever full-length new play commission is previous Carolyn Halpert Artist-in-Residence, Cris Eli Blak.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the playwright attached to their first-ever full-length new play commission is previous Carolyn Halpert Artist-in-Residence, Cris Eli Blak.
Montego Glover encabezará GYPSY durante una semana mientras Audra McDonald está de vacaciones
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
La nominada al Tony, Montego Glover, protagonizará como “Rose” la reposición de Gypsy en Broadway durante una semana este verano, durante las vacaciones de Audra McDonald. ¡Más información aquí!
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
La nominada al Tony, Montego Glover, protagonizará como “Rose” la reposición de Gypsy en Broadway durante una semana este verano, durante las vacaciones de Audra McDonald. ¡Más información aquí!
몬í고 글로버, 오"라 맥도날"의 í가 기간 동안 1주일간 ®지컬 '집시' 주연 맡"다
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
토니상 후보 몬테고 글로버가 올여름 오드라 맥도날드의 휴가 기간 동안 1주일간 브로드웨이 리바이벌 뮤지컬 ‘집시’에서 ‘로즈’ 역을 맡아 출연합니다. 자세한 내용은 여기에서 확인하세요!
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
토니상 후보 몬테고 글로버가 올여름 오드라 맥도날드의 휴가 기간 동안 1주일간 브로드웨이 리바이벌 뮤지컬 ‘집시’에서 ‘로즈’ 역을 맡아 출연합니다. 자세한 내용은 여기에서 확인하세요!
Montego Glover übernimmt die Hauptrolle in GYPSY für eine Woche während Audra McDonalds Urlaub
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
Die für den Tony Award nominierte Montego Glover übernimmt die Rolle der „Rose“ in der Broadway-Neuinszenierung von Gypsy während Audra McDonalds einwöchigem Sommerurlaub. Hier erfahren Sie mehr!
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
Die für den Tony Award nominierte Montego Glover übernimmt die Rolle der „Rose“ in der Broadway-Neuinszenierung von Gypsy während Audra McDonalds einwöchigem Sommerurlaub. Hier erfahren Sie mehr!
Montego Glover Will Lead GYPSY For One Week During Audra McDonald's Vacation
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as “Rose” in the Broadway revival of Gypsy on Broadway, during Audra McDonald's vacation for one week this summer. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as “Rose” in the Broadway revival of Gypsy on Broadway, during Audra McDonald's vacation for one week this summer. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Bessie Smith been in?
Bessie Smith has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Bessie Smith been in?
Bessie Smith has not appeared in the West End.
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