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Charlotte Rae

Birth Place: Milwaukee, WI, USA

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Charlotte Rae STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2006
Emma

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2006
Sadie

[Off-Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2000
Mrs. Peachum

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2000
Berthe

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2000
Melba

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

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1988
Jack's Mother

[Broadway]
1973
Helen

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1971
Mother Sweet

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Performer

Mrs. Bardell

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Mrs. Walsingham [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1962
Gloria Krumgold

Mrs. Lafcadio Mifflin

Mrs. Younghusband

Rowena Inchcape

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956
Mammy Yokum

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1956
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1954
Mrs. Juniper [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Theatre de Lys Revival, 1954
Mrs. Peachum

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1952
Tirsa Shanahan

Tirsa Shanahan


Charlotte Rae Movies

[1969]Hello Down There Myrtle Ruth

[1970]Jenny Bella Star

[1971]Bananas Mrs. Mellish

[1972]The Hot Rock Ma Murch

[1977]Sidewinder 1 Mrs. Holt

[1978]Rabbit Test Cousin Claire

[1979]Hair Lady in Pink

[1992]Tom and Jerry: The Movie Aunt Pristine Figg

[1997]Nowhere Fortune Teller

[2008]You Don't Mess with the Zohan Mrs. Greenhouse

[2008]Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage Vesta

[2012]Love Sick Love Edna

[2015]Ricki and the Flash Oma


Charlotte Rae TV Shows

Diff'rent Strokes Edna Garrett

Sisters Mrs. Gump

The Facts of Life Edna Garrett

The Itsy Bitsy Spider Adrienne

The Love Boat Ellen van Bowe, Milly Brown, Louise Peters

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Charlotte Rae News


Alex Joseph Grayson Joins Cast For York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Presentation of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION

The York Theatre Company has announced that Alex Joseph Grayson, direct from the Broadway revival of Parade, has joined the cast of *How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical,with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown, the first offering of the Fall Musicals in Mufti* series.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For York Theatre Company's Musicals In Mufti Presentation Of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION

The York Theatre Company, has announced the cast and creative team for its first Musicals in Mufti offering of 2023: How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical, with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown.

The York Theatre Company to Present the Return of the MUSICALS IN MUFTI Series

Discover the magic of The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti series, where celebrated musicals are brought to life in an intimate and stripped-down format. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and captivating stories of classic musical theater. Don't miss the highly anticipated return of this acclaimed series.

Tony Winning Lyricist and Songwriter Sheldon Harnick Dies at Age 99

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist known for Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and many more, has died at age 99.

BWW Interview: Ernest Thompson On The Leading Ladies He's Worked With & Reviving His THE WEST SIDE WALTZ

Will Geer’s Theatricum presents the world premiere of the “all new” revival of Oscar-winning playwright Ernest Thompson’s The West Side Waltz beginning June 25, 2022. Mary Jo DuPrey directs the cast of Ellen Geer, Melora Marshall, Willow Geer, Miguel Pérez and Charles Lin. I was most fortunate to have the playwright make some time to answer my queries.

The Hollywood Museum to Present an Industry Moms Mother's Day Exhibit

“For most, our mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.  Our mother’s love is unconditional and only grows stronger over a lifetime,” says Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum).

The 91st Annual Waa-Mu Show Returns Home To Cahn Auditorium 

After two years of producing the Waa-Mu Show virtually, the co-chairs of Northwestern University's 91st Annual Waa-Mu Show have announced the show will move back to Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., on the Evanston campus.

Writer, Producer, Director and Actor, Ernest Thompson, Signs With Roth & Associates East Inc.

His work has been nominated for a Tony, an Emmy and a British Academy Award. His more than 35 plays have been seen in theatres around the world.

BWW Review: Leanne Borghesi Answers The Question, “Where The Hell Has She Been?” With BORGHESI'S BACK! At Don't Tell Mama

Though her setlist consists of very familiar hit songs from Broadway and pop repertoires, the particular selections and where they intersect with her On The Road Again act brought surprise after surprise and laughs on top of laughs. Seriously, who puts Moonraker (a James Bond Theme) in their nightclub act if their name ain’t Bassey?

New Musical THE SECRET OF CAMP ELLIOTT To Premiere As 90th Annual Waa-Mu Show

The 90th annual Waa-Mu Show presents THE SECRET OF CAMP ELLIOTT; to be performed virtually June 2021.

90th Annual Waa-Mu Show Will Present THE SECRET OF CAMP ELLIOTT

The co-chairs of Northwestern University's 90th annual Waa-Mu Show have announced the title and theme for its upcoming production. “The Secret of Camp Elliott,” a supernatural mystery musical following three friends at summer camp in 1977. The production will be filmed and available for streaming June 9-20.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of December 21 - MOULIN ROUGE! Songbook, ESTELLA SCROOGE Cast Recording, and More!

This week's list includes the songbook to Moulin Rouge! the Musical. Also, check out the Estella Scrooge cast album featuring Danny Burstein, Betsy Wolfe, Lauren Patten, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, and more.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 16 - Lea Salonga, Josh Groban, LES MISERABLES, HADESTOWN, and More!

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Lea Salonga, plus the cast recording of Les Miserables: The Staged Concert, and a holiday album from the cast of Hadestown!

Former Child Actors Mackenzie Phillips, Mindy Cohn, Glenn Scarpelli, and Jill Whelan Shared Their Audition Stories on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Thursday night (8pm) with the Child Stars of TV reunion featuring Mackenzie Phillips (Julie Cooper on 'One Day At A Time'), Glenn Scarpelli (Alex Handris on 'One Day At A Time'), Mindy Cohn (Natalie Green on 'The Facts of Life') and Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing on 'The Love Boat').

Reelz Packs March 2020 with a Spotlight on Stars of Movies, TV and Music

REELZ today announced new programming for March 2020 with three new original specials, five new episodes of returning original series Autopsy: The Last Hours of... , the U.S. premiere of documentary ABBA: Secrets of Their Greatest Hits and the REELZ premiere of Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again! Every Sunday in March a new episode of Autopsy: The Last Hours of... premieres celebrating the lives and examining the untimely deaths of celebrities including disco sensation Andy Gibb, Diff'rent Strokes star Dana Plato, WWE champion Chris Benoit, Academy Award(R) winning actress Audrey Hepburn and country music legend Glen Campbell. Natalie Morales hosts two new original Behind Closed Doors specials about hit family sitcom The Facts of Life and romantic comedy Pretty Woman which marks its 30th anniversary since hitting the big screen in March 1990. New original special House of Horrors: The Friends Speak explores the Turpin family nightmare in which 13 children were abused by their parents for decades.

The 89th Annual Waa-Mu Show Announces STATE OF THE ART

The co-chairs of Northwestern University's 89th annual Waa-Mu Show announced the title and theme for its upcoming production. 'State of the Art,' a tale of street artists and city elites clashing over free expression, will run May 1 to 10, 2020 at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., on the Evanston campus.

The 89th Annual Waa-Mu Show Will Present STATE OF THE ART

The co-chairs of Northwestern University's 89th annual Waa-Mu Show have announced the title and theme for its upcoming production. a?oeState of the Art,a?? a tale of street artists and city elites clashing over free expression, will run May 1 to 10, 2020 at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., on the Evanston campus.

BWW Review: TO LIFE! CELEBRATING SHELDON HARNICK at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre

The American Songbook Association pays tribute to Sheldon Harnick, legendary Broadway songwriter of Fiddler on The Roof, She Loves Me and more.

The Players Presents A Pipe Night Honoring Joe Iconis On Monday

The Players announces its next Pipe Night, honoring Tony Award-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill). A favorite Players tradition that has celebrated significant cultural figures for over a century, the Pipe Night for Mr. Iconis will be held on Monday, September 9th starting at 6:30 pm at The Players, located at 16 Gramercy Park South. 

Barbara Minkus Brings Her One-Woman Show 18 MINUTES OF FAME to The Pico Playhouse

Join Broadway, film and television star Barbara Minkus (www.barbaraminkus.com) as she shares an intimate show of personal moments, funny and poignant songs and her remarkable stories working with luminaries like Danny Kaye, Merv Griffin, Jerry Lewis, and Charlotte Rae.

Charlotte Rae FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Charlotte Rae has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

Charlotte Rae has not appeared in the West End

Charlotte Rae has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her role in "Morning, Noon and Night." Additionally, she was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Pickwick." These nominations highlight her talent and contribution to the Broadway stage.

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