Carol Channing
Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA
Latest News on Carol Channing:
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center (Nov 19, 2025)
Kristin Chenoweth’s Glinda from WICKED Joins Broadway Legends Ornament Collection (Nov 7, 2025)
THE WILD DUCK & More Lead Washington, DC's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows (Oct 30, 2025)
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center (Nov 19, 2025)
Kristin Chenoweth’s Glinda from WICKED Joins Broadway Legends Ornament Collection (Nov 7, 2025)
THE WILD DUCK & More Lead Washington, DC's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows (Oct 30, 2025)
BIO
Channing is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for originating, on Broadway, the musical-comedy roles of bombshell Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and matchmaking widow Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! She also appeared in two New York revivals of Hello, Dolly!, and toured with it extensively throughout the United States.
Channing also appeared in a number of movies, The First Traveling Sales Lady (1956) with Ginger Rogers, the cult film Skidoo and Thoroughly Modern Millie, opposite Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore.
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Kate Linder (center) accepts posthumous Infinity Award for Carol Channing from Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.
Date:
04/07/2019
From: Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Al Pacino, Jerry Herman, Burgess Meredith, Susan Strassberg, Angela lansbury, Lillian Gish, Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Princess Grace Kelly and Ellen Burstyn attend the Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards held on March 28, 1982 at t
Date:
01/21/2019
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 1982 Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Al Pacino, Jerry Herman, Burgess Meredith, Susan Strassberg, Angela lansbury, Lillian Gish, Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Princess Grace Kelly and Ellen Burstyn at the Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards held on March 28, 1982 at the U
Date:
01/21/2019
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 1982 Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1974
Lorelei Lee
Performer
Dessert
Performer
Lorelei Lee
Dessert
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Carol's Musical Theatre
"The Story of Marie" Performer
"Calypso Pete" Performer
"The Girl in the Show" Performer
"My Kind of Love" Performer
Lynn
The Palace Theatre
The Foreign Star
Naomi
The Inside Story
Performer
Report from Las Vegas
The Palace Theatre
"The Story of Marie" Performer
The Inside Story
Carol's Musical Theatre
Report from Las Vegas
The Foreign Star
"My Kind of Love" Performer
"The Girl in the Show" Performer
"Calypso Pete" Performer
Lynn
Naomi
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
Ruth Sherwood [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1948
Singer
Girl
Performer
Mrs. Playgoer
Henry Jones' Mother
"Three Little Queens of the Silver Screen" Singer
Te Countess
Wife
Singer
Performer
"Three Little Queens of the Silver Screen" Singer
Te Countess
Wife
Girl
Mrs. Playgoer
Henry Jones' Mother
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Maggie Watson (Understudy)
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Movies
The First Traveling Saleslady
[ 1956 ] Molly Wade
[ 1956 ] Molly Wade
Thoroughly Modern Millie
[ 1967 ] Muzzy Van Hossmere
[ 1967 ] Muzzy Van Hossmere
Skidoo
[ 1968 ] Flo
[ 1968 ] Flo
Shinbone Alley
[ 1970 ] Mehitabel
[ 1970 ] Mehitabel
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
[ 1978 ] Our Guests at Heartland
[ 1978 ] Our Guests at Heartland
Happily Ever After
[ 1989 ] Muddy
[ 1989 ] Muddy
Thumbelina
[ 1994 ] Ms. Fieldmouse
[ 1994 ] Ms. Fieldmouse
The Drawn Together Movie!
[ 2010 ] Singer
[ 2010 ] Singer
TV Shows
The Love Boat
Aunt Sylvia, Aunt Sylvia Duvall, Tante Sylvia
Aunt Sylvia, Aunt Sylvia Duvall, Tante Sylvia
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Carol ChanningHello, Dolly!
winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Special Tony Award
Carol Channing
Olivier Awards - 1979 - Actress of the Year in a Musical
Carol Channing , Hello, Dolly!
Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, Lorelei
winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Special Tony Award
Carol Channing
winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, Hello, Dolly!
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, Show Girl
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, The Vamp
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1949 - Performance
Carol Channing, Lend an Ear
Videos
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by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 11:57:15
Video: Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' With Pink Martini
by Michael Major - 2025-04-04 13:41:49
Photos/Video: First Look at Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More in HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-09 05:28:11
VIDEO: Adam Rothenberg Takes Part in Richard Skipper's #StayHome Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-02 11:07:57
Broadway Rewind: IN MY LIFE Rehearses for Its Short-Lived Broadway Run in 2005
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-27 17:01:00
VIDEO: On This Day, January 16- Carol Channing Opens On Broadway in HELLO, DOLLY!
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-16 16:45:27
Video Flashback: Carol Channing Performs on Broadway For the Final Time in The 2010 Gypsy of the Year Opening
by Stephi Wild - 2019-01-15 09:31:17
TV: Carol Channing Gets a Thumbs Up! Sneak Peek of New Art Installation
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-11 16:30:28
TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48
BWW Flashback: HELLO, DOLLY! Comes to Broadway (for the First Time) with Carol Channing!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-01-16 09:36:24
Stop the Parade, They Want to Get On! Broadway's Best Tackle Dolly's Signature Song
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-08 17:58:42
VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 11: Carol Channing Joins the Tony Parade
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-05-31 10:00:01
TV: Professional Dancers Society Honors Carol Channing Mandy Moore & More!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-05-02 13:27:19
SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE: The Rest and Best of Them Take a Crack at a HELLO, DOLLY! Classic
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-04-21 11:52:33
Hollywood and Theatre Stars React to the Passing of Debbie Reynolds
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-12-28 21:17:52
News
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Nov 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
by Ken Kemp - Nov 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
Kristin Chenoweth’s Glinda from WICKED Joins Broadway Legends Ornament Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda from Wicked has joined Broadway Cares' Broadway Legends ornament series. The 6” glass Glinda ornament features her iconic blue gown, complete with sparkling crown and wand.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda from Wicked has joined Broadway Cares' Broadway Legends ornament series. The 6” glass Glinda ornament features her iconic blue gown, complete with sparkling crown and wand.
THE WILD DUCK & More Lead Washington, DC's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include The Wild Duck and more.
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include The Wild Duck and more.
Review: New York Pops' STAGE TO SCREEN Showcases Musical Memories at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 26, 2025
On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 26, 2025
On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!
Review: Musical Theatre West Welcomes Back HELLO, DOLLY!
by Michael Quintos - Oct 22, 2025
During the recent opening night performance of Musical Theatre West's vibrant new production of the 10-time Tony Award-winning 1964 musical HELLO, DOLLY!, the enthusiastically appreciative audience might as well have chanted 'Hello, Tami!' judging from the reactions during the show's finalé bows. Making her long-awaited return to a Southern California musical theatre stage production after quite a long absence, local favorite Tami Tappan Damiano is nothing short of brilliant taking on the title role in a gorgeous, earnestly joy-filled new local revival of the classic musical, which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA through November 2.
by Michael Quintos - Oct 22, 2025
During the recent opening night performance of Musical Theatre West's vibrant new production of the 10-time Tony Award-winning 1964 musical HELLO, DOLLY!, the enthusiastically appreciative audience might as well have chanted 'Hello, Tami!' judging from the reactions during the show's finalé bows. Making her long-awaited return to a Southern California musical theatre stage production after quite a long absence, local favorite Tami Tappan Damiano is nothing short of brilliant taking on the title role in a gorgeous, earnestly joy-filled new local revival of the classic musical, which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA through November 2.
HELLO, DOLLY! to Kick Off The White Theatre At The J's 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will open its 21st season with the Broadway classic 'Hello, Dolly!'. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will open its 21st season with the Broadway classic 'Hello, Dolly!'. Learn more here!
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more.
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Film to Premiere at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
The Brown Theatre Celebrates Centennial Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
For a century, the Brown Theatre has been raising curtains and making history. On October 5, Louisville's oldest operating theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
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The sun has come out, and it will come out once a month at The Beechman.
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 24, 2025
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Interview: Cartreze Tucker of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at The Fox Theatre
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by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025
In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present Heartbreak Hotel, the stage musical which celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Heartbreak Hotel will be presented from August 20 – September 14, 2025.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Carol Channing been in?
Carol Channing has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Carol Channing been in?
Carol Channing has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Carol Channing been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for , Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lorelei, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Girl, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Vamp and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Lend an Ear.
What awards has Carol Channing won?
Carol Channing has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received a Special Tony Award from the Tony Awards, as well as the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Award for Hello, Dolly!. Additionally, she earned a Theatre World Award for her performance in Lend an Ear.
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