Betsy Aidem
Latest News on Betsy Aidem:
LIBERATION Extends Broadway Run For Additional Three Weeks (Nov 17, 2025)
Video: Watch Betsy Aidem in a Scene From LIBERATION (Nov 12, 2025)
Stage Direction: Unpacking the Many Works of David Cromer (Nov 6, 2025)
LIBERATION Extends Broadway Run For Additional Three Weeks (Nov 17, 2025)
Video: Watch Betsy Aidem in a Scene From LIBERATION (Nov 12, 2025)
Stage Direction: Unpacking the Many Works of David Cromer (Nov 6, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Prayer for the French Republic (Tony nomination), Leopoldstadt (Tony Award, Best Play), All the Way (Tony Award, Best Play), Beautiful. Off-Broadway: The Ask, Prayer for the French Republic, Nikolai and the Others, The Metal Children, Mary Rose, Celebration, Final Follies, Crooked. Film/TV: Triumph of the Will, Margaret, Irrational Man, “The Savant,” “Bull,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “The Americans.” Awards: Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance, Lucille Lortell Awards nomination, Drama League nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination, Richard Seff Award.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2024
Marcelle
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2011
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Sally [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Movies
A Little Sex
[ 1982 ] Pserby
[ 1982 ] Pserby
See You in the Morning
[ 1989 ] Larry's Sister-in-Law
[ 1989 ] Larry's Sister-in-Law
Nine Months
[ 1995 ] Gail's Nurse
[ 1995 ] Gail's Nurse
Music of the Heart
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Lamb
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Lamb
Maze
[ 2000 ] Lydia
[ 2000 ] Lydia
You Can Count on Me
[ 2000 ] Minister
[ 2000 ] Minister
Far from Heaven
[ 2002 ] Pool Mother
[ 2002 ] Pool Mother
People I Know
[ 2002 ] Talia Greene
[ 2002 ] Talia Greene
Confess
[ 2005 ] Julia Bradford
[ 2005 ] Julia Bradford
Winter Passing
[ 2005 ] Nurse
[ 2005 ] Nurse
Motherhood
[ 2009 ] Jordan's Mom
[ 2009 ] Jordan's Mom
Margaret
[ 2011 ] Abigail
[ 2011 ] Abigail
The Oranges
[ 2011 ] Anne Allen
[ 2011 ] Anne Allen
The Bleeding House
[ 2011 ] Marilyn
[ 2011 ] Marilyn
Mr. Popper's Penguins
[ 2011 ] Tavern Hostess
[ 2011 ] Tavern Hostess
Arbitrage
[ 2012 ] Vogler's Secretary
[ 2012 ] Vogler's Secretary
Irrational Man
[ 2015 ] Jill's Mother
[ 2015 ] Jill's Mother
James White
[ 2015 ] Woman #2
[ 2015 ] Woman #2
Larchmont
[ 2016 ] Anne Burch
[ 2016 ] Anne Burch
Detours
[ 2016 ] Darlene
[ 2016 ] Darlene
The Greatest Showman
[ 2017 ] Mrs. Carlyle
[ 2017 ] Mrs. Carlyle
The Sounding
[ 2017 ] Police Chief Phyllis
[ 2017 ] Police Chief Phyllis
The Show About the Show
[ 2017 ] University Administrator #1
[ 2017 ] University Administrator #1
A Vigilante
[ 2018 ] Andrea Shaund
[ 2018 ] Andrea Shaund
Ikonophile Z
[ 2024 ] Vanessa
[ 2024 ] Vanessa
TV Shows
Bull
Margaret 'Maggie' Haldane, Gwen Kinsey
Margaret 'Maggie' Haldane, Gwen Kinsey
Law & Order
Pauline Brecker, Kay Brant, Sharon Kirk
Pauline Brecker, Kay Brant, Sharon Kirk
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Sloane, Mrs. Brecker
Dr. Sloane, Mrs. Brecker
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2000-2024 ] Dr. SloaneMrs. Brecker
[ 2000-2024 ] Dr. SloaneMrs. Brecker
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2000-2024 ] Dr. Sloane
[ 2000-2024 ] Dr. Sloane
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 1999-2025 ] Dr. SloaneMrs. Brecker
[ 1999-2025 ] Dr. SloaneMrs. Brecker
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
Betsy Aidem, The Ask
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play
Betsy Aidem, Liberation
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Betsy Aidem, Prayer for the French Republic
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Prayer for the French Republic
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Prayer for the French Republic
winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Sustained Excellence of Performance
Betsy Aidem
winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Sustained Excellence of Performance
Betsy Aidem
Videos
Video: How Broadway's 'Late Bloomer', Betsy Aidem, Became a Tony Nominee
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-27 08:00:20
Character Breakdown: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-12-28 12:29:38
Video: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Company is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-12-10 08:00:20
Video: Watch an All New Trailer for LEOPOLDSTADT on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-22 10:28:40
VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-02-01 11:46:12
Video: Bryan Cranston Talks About His Broadway Role in ALL THE WAY
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-03-30 17:18:57
TV: From Walter White to LBJ! Watch Highlights of BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston in ALL THE WAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-03-10 10:41:46
TV: ALL THE WAY's Opening Night Red Carpet with Diane Paulus, Santino Fontana & More
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-03-07 13:20:54
TV: Inside Opening Night of Broadway's ALL THE WAY with Bryan Cranston, Eric Lenox Abrams, Robert Schenkkan & More
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-03-08 09:00:01
More Than LBJ! Meet the Full Company of ALL THE WAY, Opening Tomorrow on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - 2014-03-05 20:00:01
News
LIBERATION Extends Broadway Run For Additional Three Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Liberation will extend its run on Broadway for an additional three weeks. The play is written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Liberation will extend its run on Broadway for an additional three weeks. The play is written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
Video: Watch Betsy Aidem in a Scene From LIBERATION
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2025
Watch a video of Betsy Aidem performing a powerful monologue in Liberation on Broadway. Aidem, a Tony Award nominee for Prayer for the French Republic, plays the role of Margie in Bess Wohl's play.
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2025
Watch a video of Betsy Aidem performing a powerful monologue in Liberation on Broadway. Aidem, a Tony Award nominee for Prayer for the French Republic, plays the role of Margie in Bess Wohl's play.
Stage Direction: Unpacking the Many Works of David Cromer
by Charles Kirsch - Nov 6, 2025
Not many directors could helm a blockbuster stage adaptation of a hit film starring George Clooney, the Broadway transfer of a dark and quirky musical about a Dead Outlaw, and an off-Broadway meditation on the root and consequences of AI all in the span of four months. If anyone could, however, it would certainly be David Cromer, who achieved that impressive feat last spring. Rocketed to fame by his revelatory 2009 production of Our Town, he has become one of New York’s most in-demand directors, noted for his versatility, sensitivity, and ability to create theatrical magic.
by Charles Kirsch - Nov 6, 2025
Not many directors could helm a blockbuster stage adaptation of a hit film starring George Clooney, the Broadway transfer of a dark and quirky musical about a Dead Outlaw, and an off-Broadway meditation on the root and consequences of AI all in the span of four months. If anyone could, however, it would certainly be David Cromer, who achieved that impressive feat last spring. Rocketed to fame by his revelatory 2009 production of Our Town, he has become one of New York’s most in-demand directors, noted for his versatility, sensitivity, and ability to create theatrical magic.
LIBERATION Will Host Mother-Daughter Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
A special Mother-Daughter Matinee will be held for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
A special Mother-Daughter Matinee will be held for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
Watch: Inside the Star-Studded Opening Night of ‘Liberation’ on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Oct 30, 2025
Hear them roar! An extraordinary group of women (an some men too) celebrated opening night of Liberation on Broadway earlier this week. Watch in this video as we take you inside opening night with the full company.
by Joey Mervis - Oct 30, 2025
Hear them roar! An extraordinary group of women (an some men too) celebrated opening night of Liberation on Broadway earlier this week. Watch in this video as we take you inside opening night with the full company.
Photos: LIBERATION Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 29, 2025
Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, officially opened on October 28, 2025. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 29, 2025
Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, officially opened on October 28, 2025. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!
Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's LIBERATION Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl which got raves Off-Broadway and is now playing on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The play examines a meeting between a group of women at the height of the women's liberation movement of the 1970s.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl which got raves Off-Broadway and is now playing on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The play examines a meeting between a group of women at the height of the women's liberation movement of the 1970s.
Video: Watch Highlights from LIBERATION on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025
Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now running on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025
Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now running on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Photos: LIBERATION on Broadway- First Look
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
All new production photos have been released from Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, now on Broadway. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
All new production photos have been released from Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, now on Broadway. Check out the photos here!
Meet the Cast of LIBERATION, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast here!
LIBERATION to Present $30 Under 30 Ticket Offer, Plus Rush and Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
A special $30 Under 30 ticket offer will be presented for preview performances of Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl. Learn more about Liberation here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
A special $30 Under 30 ticket offer will be presented for preview performances of Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl. Learn more about Liberation here!
Video: In Rehearsals with the Company of LIBERATION
by Joey Mervis - Oct 3, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Oct 3, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch in this video!
Photos: Meet the Cast of LIBERATION on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on October 28, 2025 on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on October 28, 2025 on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!
LIBERATION to Offer $19.70 Tickets to Celebrate Box Office Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
A special ticket offer will launch to celebrate the box office opening for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
A special ticket offer will launch to celebrate the box office opening for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl. Learn more about the production here!
Photos: Inside the First Rehearsal for LIBERATION on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation began rehearsals on Tuesday, September 16 in New York City. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2025
Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation began rehearsals on Tuesday, September 16 in New York City. Check out photos here!
Up on the Marquee: LIBERATION
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 3, 2025
Liberation is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement will begin previews October 8, 2025. Check out photos of the new marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 3, 2025
Liberation is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement will begin previews October 8, 2025. Check out photos of the new marquee!
LIBERATION To Open On Broadway With Original Off-Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
The award-winning Off-Broadway cast of Liberation will reprise their performances when the production opens on Broadway this fall. Written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement will begin previews October 8, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
The award-winning Off-Broadway cast of Liberation will reprise their performances when the production opens on Broadway this fall. Written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement will begin previews October 8, 2025.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead 2025 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
John Proctor is the Villain and Cats: The Jellicle Ball received top honors in the group's third annual Dorian Theater Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
John Proctor is the Villain and Cats: The Jellicle Ball received top honors in the group's third annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Photos: See the Winners at The 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos of the winners here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos of the winners here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Betsy Aidem been in?
Betsy Aidem has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Betsy Aidem been in?
Betsy Aidem has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Betsy Aidem been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ask, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Liberation, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic, Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards) and Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards).
What awards has Betsy Aidem won?
Betsy Aidem has won the Sustained Excellence of Performance award from the Obie Awards.
Videos