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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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Beth Leavel STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
The Baroness

[Chicago]
Pre-Broadway World Premiere, 2021
Miranda Priestly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Dee Dee Allen

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2018
Rose

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Revival, 2017
Miss Hannigan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Adams

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Dee Dee Allen

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production, 2015
Mrs. Adams

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Aunt Eller

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Emily

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Florence Greenberg

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Emily

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
The Drowsy Chaperone

[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Drowsy

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Mary/Blanche/Jane/Nun

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Aggie Ford

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Aggie Ford

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock [Replacement]

Maggie Jones (Standby)

Dorothy Brock (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Mrs. Bixby

Mabel

[Houston, TX (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Mrs. Lydia Bixby/Violet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Ellie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Tess

Polly Baker (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1991
Beth

Beth

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1990
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Annie [Replacement]

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Equity Library Theatre Revival, 1983
Performer


Beth Leavel Movies

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

Beth Leavel TV Shows

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Val Reilly

Beth Leavel 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

Beth LeavelAnnie


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

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


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

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


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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: Inside the 2024 Fire Island Dance Festival

Captivating world premieres and celebrated works shined within the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great South Bay’s expanse of sea and sky at this year’s record-breaking edition of Fire Island Dance Festival. Check out out photos from inside the festival here!
Fire Island Dance Festival Presents Seven World Premieres And Hits New Fundraising Record

Seven world premieres were showcased at a recent event, raising a new record for the organization. The premieres featured diverse performances and highlighted emerging talent in the arts community.
Theatre Raleigh Appoints Eric Woodall as New Artistic Director

Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.
Interview: Chatting With Adam Heller, Star of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Muny

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF premiered on Broadway on September 22, 1964. For the past 60-years it has been part of the fabric of the American musical theatre. This Friday evening, when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at The Muny, the fiddler will be perched high upon a rooftop in Forest Park and play those familiar iconic notes. Adam Heller, as Tevye, and the rest of the cast will take the stage and sing about the importance of tradition in their village of Anatevka.  
Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker & John Behlmann to Lead BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL

Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker will star in the upcoming production of 'Bull Durham, A New Musical' at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Limited Tickets Remain for FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL

Fire Island Pines hosts a summer cultural event featuring performances, art exhibitions, and community gatherings, celebrating the vibrant local arts scene.
PALATABLE GAY ROBOT Comes to the Triad Theater This Month

Palatable Gay Robot with Stephen Brower and special guests comes to the Triad Theater this month. Performances run July 20th & 22nd.
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?

This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Theatre Raleigh Presents Award-Winning Comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming presentation of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' from July 17-28, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.
​BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL to Return to 54 Below With Beth Leavel

​BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL will return to 54 Below this month! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Further Lineup Revealed For Fire Island Dance Festival

A balletic solo that has been enchanting audiences for decades, a jazz-infused solo featuring a rising Broadway dancer and world premieres from two innovative contemporary choreographers are among the pieces just added to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.
Rialto Chatter: SCHMIGADOON! Gets Presentation - Workshop Cast Revealed!

BroadwayWorld has learned that Schmigadoon! held a workshop presentation this week, and the cast list has been revealed.
LEMPICKA Original Broadway Cast Recording Digital Album Out Now

The digital album for the Broadway musical, Lempicka (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is available now.
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham

Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. 
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 18

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally rescheduled for a June 12 release, has been pushed back to June 18.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 12

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally set to be released digitally today, May 29, has been pushed back to June 12.

Beth Leavel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Beth Leavel been in?

Beth Leavel has appeared on Broadway in 13 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?

Beth Leavel has been nominated for the following awards: 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 the following awards for her role in The Drowsy Chaperone: - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards)

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