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Birth Place: Raleigh, NC, USA

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Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and L.A. Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Lempicka is her 14th Broadway show, following notable turns in The Prom, Baby It’s You, Bandstand, Crazy for You, 42nd Street, and more. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, including ‘Mama Rose’ in Gypsy at The Muny. She has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences across America with her award-winning cabaret act. Film/TV credits include Ghosts of Christmas Always, “Walking Dead: World Beyond,” and the last episode of “E.R.” UNC-G alum, and proud recipient of the Human Rights Campaign (WCNY) Ally for Equality Award. This is for T.J., Sam, and Adam. www.bethleavel.net

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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer
Lempicka Lempicka
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
The Baroness
The Devil Wears Prada The Devil Wears Prada
[Chicago]
Pre-Broadway World Premiere, 2021
Miranda Priestly
The Prom The Prom
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Dee Dee Allen
Gypsy Gypsy
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2018
Rose
Annie Annie
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Revival, 2017
Miss Hannigan
Bandstand Bandstand
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Adams
The Prom The Prom
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Dee Dee Allen
The Bandstand The Bandstand
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production, 2015
Mrs. Adams
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Aunt Eller
Elf The Musical Elf The Musical
[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Emily
Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
Baby It's You! Baby It's You!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Florence Greenberg
Elf - The Musical Elf - The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Emily
The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Drowsy
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Mary/Blanche/Jane/Nun
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Aggie Ford
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Aggie Ford
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]
42nd Street 42nd Street
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock [Replacement]
Maggie Jones (Standby)
Dorothy Brock (Standby)
The Jazz Singer
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer
The Jazz Singer
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
The Civil War
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Mrs. Bixby
Mabel
The Civil War
[Houston, TX (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Mrs. Lydia Bixby/Violet
Show Boat
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Ellie [Replacement]
Crazy for You
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Tess
Polly Baker (Understudy)
An Unfinished Song
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1991
Beth
Beth
Broadway Jukebox
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1990
Performer
42nd Street
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Annie [Replacement]
Promises, Promises
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Equity Library Theatre Revival, 1983
Performer

Movies

42nd Street
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Renee
BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams

TV Shows

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Val Reilly

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!

Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

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winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone

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Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, officially opened earlier this week on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night celebration here.
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Apr 9, 2025

The music of Stephen Sondheim is alive and well at the Samuel J. Friedman Thetare, where Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends opened just last night. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with stars Bernadette peters, Lea Salonga, and more.
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

It's a celebration of all things Steve as Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, celebrates its opening night on Broadway! See what the New York critics thought of this West End smash! Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, is now in previews. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, has extended for two more weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Susie Mosher Dishes on THE LINEUP's New Home at The Green Room 42 Photo
Interview: Susie Mosher Dishes on THE LINEUP's New Home at The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 23, 2025

THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER, a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring artists from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes, has found a new home at the Green Room 42 starting 4/1.
BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh Photo
BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2025

Horton Foote’s TONY-winning play The Trip to Bountiful tells the moving story of Carrie Watts, an elderly Southern woman who dreams of escaping the bustling city to return to rural Bountiful, Texas. She sets out on a risky journey to her beloved hometown with her family in hot pursuit. Along the way, she encounters kindness and compassion … and discovers the true meaning of home.
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2025

Bernadette Peters sat down on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Watch the video of her bursting into a rendition of 'Broadway Baby.'
Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full Li Photo
Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!
LEMPICKA Will Open in Seoul, South Korea in 2026 Photo
LEMPICKA Will Open in Seoul, South Korea in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Lempicka is headed to Seoul, South Korea in 2026! It has been noted that the musical will be translated into Korean for this production. Learn more about the production here!
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale Photo
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Raleigh has announced that single tickets are now available for its highly anticipated 2025 Main Stage season. Kicking off the lineup is next month's production of 'The Trip to Bountiful,' starring four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer.
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Feb 20, 2025

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson.
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance Photo
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Tickets are now available for Manhattan Theatre Club's special benefit performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025
by - Feb 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS Photo
Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is playing now at at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out new video of Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performing, 'Everything's Coming Up Roses,' from Gypsy.
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles Photo
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

What did the critics think of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles?
Video: Watch Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters and More Sing 'Old Friends' Photo
Video: Watch Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters and More Sing 'Old Friends'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is now open at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out a video of cast members including Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel and more singing 'Old Friends' here.
Photos: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens At Center Theater Group L Photo
Photos: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens At Center Theater Group LA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga opens tonight, at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out new production photos featuring the star-studded cast!
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS New Rehearsal Shots Plus New Cast Members Jo Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS New Rehearsal Shots Plus New Cast Members Join
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present the North American premiere of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga. See new rehearsal photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Beth Leavel been in?

Beth Leavel has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Beth Leavel been in?

Beth Leavel has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Beth Leavel been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby It's You!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Baby It's You!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Baby It's You!, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Annie, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.

What awards has Beth Leavel won?

Beth Leavel has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her work in The Drowsy Chaperone.

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