Bette Davis
Birth Place: Lowell, MA, USA
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Original Broadway Production, 1952
Performer, Singer/Dancer of "Turn Me Loose on Broadway", Singer/Dancer of "Roll Along, Sadie", Singer of "Just Like a Man", Performer of "Street Scenes", Jezebela, Helen, Sybill, That One
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Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-10-01 10:07:35
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Review: APPLAUSE at The Group Rep
by Andrew Child - Jul 25, 2026
Applause has too much heart and is simply too much fun to be bogged down by its shortcomings, so audiences should take advantage of catching this gem while they can.
by Andrew Child - Jul 25, 2026
Applause has too much heart and is simply too much fun to be bogged down by its shortcomings, so audiences should take advantage of catching this gem while they can.
EDINBURGH 2026: THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 20, 2026
BWW catches up with John P. McEneny, writer & tirector of The Bloody Ballad of Bette Davis to chat about bringing the show to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 20, 2026
BWW catches up with John P. McEneny, writer & tirector of The Bloody Ballad of Bette Davis to chat about bringing the show to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES to Hit 500th Performance With New NYC Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Jessica Sherr's one-woman show BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES will mark its 500th performance with a new residency at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City, nearly two decades after its 2008 premiere.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Jessica Sherr's one-woman show BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES will mark its 500th performance with a new residency at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City, nearly two decades after its 2008 premiere.
Interview: Director Willow Geer of Noël Coward’s WAITING IN THE WINGS
by Shari Barrett - Jul 7, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, deeply humane comedy by Noël Coward that reminds us that a life well-lived is measured not by applause, but by connection. Set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, Coward’s 50th play is a witty and poignant portrait of nine opinionated, funny, difficult and full of life women, each of whom once basked in public admiration.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 7, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, deeply humane comedy by Noël Coward that reminds us that a life well-lived is measured not by applause, but by connection. Set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, Coward’s 50th play is a witty and poignant portrait of nine opinionated, funny, difficult and full of life women, each of whom once basked in public admiration.
JUSTIN ELIZABETH SAYRE IS A FORTY YEAR OLD WOMAN to Play Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Justin Elizabeth Sayre brings their solo show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by Outside In Theatre and supported by Soho Theatre's Edinburgh Lab programme, blending standup, storytelling, and queer visibility.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Justin Elizabeth Sayre brings their solo show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by Outside In Theatre and supported by Soho Theatre's Edinburgh Lab programme, blending standup, storytelling, and queer visibility.
NAMEDROPPING to Return as Benefit Performance with David Rothenberg at Castle Gardens
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Broadway producer and publicist David Rothenberg will perform his autobiographical one-person show NAMEDROPPING at Castle Gardens in NYC, with proceeds benefiting The Fortune Society.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Broadway producer and publicist David Rothenberg will perform his autobiographical one-person show NAMEDROPPING at Castle Gardens in NYC, with proceeds benefiting The Fortune Society.
EDINBURGH 2026: All BroadwayWorld's Coverage So Far!
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 29, 2026
A compilation of all of BroadwayWorld's pre-Fringe coverage for 2026. We've rounded up BroadwayWorld's pre-festival coverage for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Check out our Q&A's, interviews and recommended shows for a hint at what to see out of the thousands of shows on offer.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 29, 2026
A compilation of all of BroadwayWorld's pre-Fringe coverage for 2026. We've rounded up BroadwayWorld's pre-festival coverage for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Check out our Q&A's, interviews and recommended shows for a hint at what to see out of the thousands of shows on offer.
Piper Theatre Productions Reveals Summer 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
This June and July, Piper Theatre Productions will open one of its most ambitious summer seasons to date: a lineup of world premieres, new voices, and an internationally bound musical headed from Brooklyn to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
This June and July, Piper Theatre Productions will open one of its most ambitious summer seasons to date: a lineup of world premieres, new voices, and an internationally bound musical headed from Brooklyn to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES to Return to Puffin Cultural Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Jessica Sherr's solo show BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES returns to Teaneck's Puffin Cultural Forum for a one-night-only updated performance directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Jessica Sherr's solo show BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES returns to Teaneck's Puffin Cultural Forum for a one-night-only updated performance directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter.
BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS to Return to Edinburgh Fringe from Piper Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Piper Theatre Productions will present The Bloody Ballad of Bette Davis at Assembly Roxy Upstairs in Edinburgh, a camp horror musical fantasy set in 1970s Hollywood exploring aging, motherhood, and Tinseltown's dark side.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Piper Theatre Productions will present The Bloody Ballad of Bette Davis at Assembly Roxy Upstairs in Edinburgh, a camp horror musical fantasy set in 1970s Hollywood exploring aging, motherhood, and Tinseltown's dark side.
Interview: 'A Showgirl Is A Showgirl!': Performer Amber Topaz on Her Show RED at Crazy Coqs
by Christiana Rose - May 20, 2026
On 24 May, cabaret siren Amber Topaz will be at Crazy Coqs to bring us Red, a musical revue celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen. A journey from Old Hollywood via the Westend to Broadway, with iconic show-stopping numbers that have shaped musical theatre her-story.
by Christiana Rose - May 20, 2026
On 24 May, cabaret siren Amber Topaz will be at Crazy Coqs to bring us Red, a musical revue celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen. A journey from Old Hollywood via the Westend to Broadway, with iconic show-stopping numbers that have shaped musical theatre her-story.
Review Roundup: GIANT Opens On Broadway Starring John Lithgow As Roald Dahl
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Reviews are in for GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play by Mark Rosenblatt, now on Broadway starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production is playing a limited 16-week engagement following its award-winning West End run, where it received three Olivier Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Reviews are in for GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play by Mark Rosenblatt, now on Broadway starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production is playing a limited 16-week engagement following its award-winning West End run, where it received three Olivier Awards.
Review: APPLAUSE at Eli & Edythe Broad Stage
by Cary Ginell - Feb 18, 2026
Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause.
by Cary Ginell - Feb 18, 2026
Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause.
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!
THE LITTLE FOXES Comes to Island City Stage This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Island City Stage Will Present THE LITTLE FOXES By Lillian Hellman
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2025
Island City Stage will present THE LITTLE FOXES by Lillian Hellman as part of its Fort Lauderdale season. The production is directed by Michael Leeds and features a cast of regional and national performers.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2025
Island City Stage will present THE LITTLE FOXES by Lillian Hellman as part of its Fort Lauderdale season. The production is directed by Michael Leeds and features a cast of regional and national performers.
Le Petit Theatre Will Present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT Directed By Ricky Graham
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Le Petit Theatre will present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT, directed by Ricky Graham, who will also perform as Madame Arcati. The production will feature a cast of New Orleans actors and a local creative team.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Le Petit Theatre will present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT, directed by Ricky Graham, who will also perform as Madame Arcati. The production will feature a cast of New Orleans actors and a local creative team.
Review: Macon Prickett Boisterous and Buoyant in MACON: HIS OWN WAY... THE FINALE! at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 18, 2025
It's been quite a freshman year for the new cabaret artists, and it's not over yet.
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 18, 2025
It's been quite a freshman year for the new cabaret artists, and it's not over yet.
Tony Winner and Screen Star June Lockhart Dies at 100
by Team BWW - Oct 25, 2025
Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side.
by Team BWW - Oct 25, 2025
Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side.
Blue Roses Project to Present RED TIDE by Dom Martello in New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Tony nominee and acclaimed writer Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride have launched Blue Roses Project. Learn more about their upcoming production here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Tony nominee and acclaimed writer Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride have launched Blue Roses Project. Learn more about their upcoming production here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Bette Davis been in?
Bette Davis has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Bette Davis been in?
Bette Davis has not appeared in the West End
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