Eartha Kitt
Birth Place: Columbia, SC, USA
Latest News on Eartha Kitt:
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere (Nov 25, 2025)
A SLEIGHFUL OF SONGS Comes to Theatre West in December (Oct 31, 2025)
THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE to Receive 4K Release for 25th Anniversary (Oct 29, 2025)
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere (Nov 25, 2025)
A SLEIGHFUL OF SONGS Comes to Theatre West in December (Oct 31, 2025)
THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE to Receive 4K Release for 25th Anniversary (Oct 29, 2025)
BIO
Kitt had an enduring international career that spanned theatre, cabaret, television and the recording industry. She won the 2007 Emmy Award for her performance as the voice of Yzma in Disney's series The Emperor's New School; she had been nominated twice for a Grammy Award and three times for a Tony Award, one for the title role of Mrs. Patterson in 1955 (a part she later played at Westport Country Playhouse); Timbuktu! in 1978 and The Wild Party in 2000. In 2003, Kitt appeared as Liliane Le Fleur in the revival of Nine, The Musical.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Theodora (Teddy) Hicks
Performer
Theodora (Teddy) Hicks
[Broadway]
1952
Performer
Polynesian Girl
Featured Singer
Featured Dancer
Featured Singer
Polynesian Girl
Featured Dancer
Performer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Eartha Kitt, The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival)
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Eartha Kitt , The Wild Party
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Eartha Kitt , Timbuktu!
Videos
Exclusive Video: Alysha Umphress in Rehearsal for SEASON OF THE WITCH at Joe's Pub
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 15:54:58
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-10-01 10:07:35
Exclusive: Jennifer Holliday Is Getting Sentimental at Café Carlyle
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-22 13:10:04
VIDEO: Eartha Kitt Hit Becomes A Timely Parody With Jim Brosseau and Halcyone Hurst's 'Sanitizer Baby'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-03-17 14:41:13
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Releases Video of 'The Room Where It Happens' from HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-03 12:50:47
Video: Broadway Inspirational Voices Covers “Wondering” From THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-09 20:25:31
VIDEO: First Footage Released of THE WILD PARTY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-15 08:53:10
VIDEO: Cicely Tyson Talks Career, 'House of Cards' & Diversity in Hollywood on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-17 10:52:45
TV Exclusive: Joshua Ellis Shares True Stories of a Broadway Press Agent in CALL MY PUBLICIST!
by Randy Rainbow - 2015-04-26 15:00:01
TV: The Best of Bradshaw Smith - 25 Years of Performances; Chita, WICKED, Broadway Bares, Liza, Julie, Bernadette, FOLLIES & Much More!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-07-10 10:11:58
STAGE TUBE: President Obama Talks About Mel Brooks' Kennedy Center Honor
by Robert Diamond - 2009-12-07 09:27:17
News
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025
Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025
Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.
A SLEIGHFUL OF SONGS Comes to Theatre West in December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
Theatre West will present A Sleighful of Songs, a holiday musical celebration created by John A. Goux and directed by Victoria Lavan, running December 12–14, 2025, at Theatre West in Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
Theatre West will present A Sleighful of Songs, a holiday musical celebration created by John A. Goux and directed by Victoria Lavan, running December 12–14, 2025, at Theatre West in Los Angeles.
THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE to Receive 4K Release for 25th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Emperor's New Groove with its 4K release on December 9 and a special return to theaters this November.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Emperor's New Groove with its 4K release on December 9 and a special return to theaters this November.
Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Announce April Concerts at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center and King Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025
Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Chieli Minucci brings his acclaimed jazz-fusion ensemble Special EFX to Florida for two performances this spring — at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and the King Center Studio Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025
Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Chieli Minucci brings his acclaimed jazz-fusion ensemble Special EFX to Florida for two performances this spring — at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and the King Center Studio Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for THE KEENERS Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the exclusive developmental industry reading of The Keeners, a new play with music by Barbara Grecki. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the exclusive developmental industry reading of The Keeners, a new play with music by Barbara Grecki. Learn more!
Interview: Director Amie Farrell of MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON " APT. 2B
by Shari Barrett - Oct 5, 2025
Director Amie Farrell on her vision for presenting the Los Angeles premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B by Kate Hamill, the story of two free-spirited women who hilariously evolve into codependent partners in crime-solving.
by Shari Barrett - Oct 5, 2025
Director Amie Farrell on her vision for presenting the Los Angeles premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B by Kate Hamill, the story of two free-spirited women who hilariously evolve into codependent partners in crime-solving.
AN EVENING WITH EARTHA KITT Live Tribute Returns to the Velvet Martini Lounge
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Following a sold-out engagement in August, An Evening with Eartha Kitt Live Tribute returns to The Velvet Martini Lounge. Eartha Kitt was an unforgettable actor, singer, dancer, activist, boundary-breaking star of stage.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Following a sold-out engagement in August, An Evening with Eartha Kitt Live Tribute returns to The Velvet Martini Lounge. Eartha Kitt was an unforgettable actor, singer, dancer, activist, boundary-breaking star of stage.
Interview: Cartreze Tucker of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 15, 2025
Georgia native Cartreze Tucker returns home as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the national tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, which is opening production of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season and plays at The Fox Theatre September 23 - 27.
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 15, 2025
Georgia native Cartreze Tucker returns home as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the national tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, which is opening production of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season and plays at The Fox Theatre September 23 - 27.
ROMERO & JULIET Concert Comes to the Cutting Room NYC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Chad Marge and Delilah Jane Dunn will star as Romero and Juliet, alongside Tony nominee Steven Skybell as Uncle Larry (Friar Lawrence) in a concert presentation of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET in Concert at the Cutting Room NYC.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Chad Marge and Delilah Jane Dunn will star as Romero and Juliet, alongside Tony nominee Steven Skybell as Uncle Larry (Friar Lawrence) in a concert presentation of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET in Concert at the Cutting Room NYC.
Review: AN EVENING WITH EARTHA KITT LIVE! at The Velvet Martini Lounge
by Amanda Callas - Aug 30, 2025
Broadway star Thomasina Gross more than plays Eartha Kitt — she summons her, like a conjuring magic trick, with all her kittenish playfulness, her intelligence, her elegance, her distinctive breathy voice, her crisp, entirely self-constructed Anglo-Euro accent, her biting humor and confident, joyous, full-throated sexuality.
by Amanda Callas - Aug 30, 2025
Broadway star Thomasina Gross more than plays Eartha Kitt — she summons her, like a conjuring magic trick, with all her kittenish playfulness, her intelligence, her elegance, her distinctive breathy voice, her crisp, entirely self-constructed Anglo-Euro accent, her biting humor and confident, joyous, full-throated sexuality.
Sutton Foster and More to Headline Café Carlyle 70th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
This fall marks the 70th anniversary of Café Carlyle. Tucked inside The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, the legendary cabaret supper club has been a home for timeless performances. See the lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
This fall marks the 70th anniversary of Café Carlyle. Tucked inside The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, the legendary cabaret supper club has been a home for timeless performances. See the lineup here!
Review: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Presented by Broadway in Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - Aug 18, 2025
This hilarious show should entertain nerds and newcomers alike, though its rules may occasionally test the patience of less familiar viewers.
by Zac Thriffiley - Aug 18, 2025
This hilarious show should entertain nerds and newcomers alike, though its rules may occasionally test the patience of less familiar viewers.
Interview: Kim David Smith Slinks COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Yang - Aug 18, 2025
Celebrated cabaret artiste Kim David Smith brings COMME UNE FOLLE: TORCH SONGS FOR TOUGH TIMES BECAUSE GAY to NYC on 10/5 with Bright Light Bright Light and Charles Busch, channeling melancholy divas in an evening of glamorous musical resistance
by Chloe Yang - Aug 18, 2025
Celebrated cabaret artiste Kim David Smith brings COMME UNE FOLLE: TORCH SONGS FOR TOUGH TIMES BECAUSE GAY to NYC on 10/5 with Bright Light Bright Light and Charles Busch, channeling melancholy divas in an evening of glamorous musical resistance
AN EVENING WITH EARTHA KITT LIVE! at The Velvet Martini Lounge
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
An Evening with Eartha Kitt Live! A special cabaret entertainment will be coming to the Velvet Martini Lounge on August 20 at 8:00 pm. The doors will open at 6:30 pm for cocktails and dinner.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
An Evening with Eartha Kitt Live! A special cabaret entertainment will be coming to the Velvet Martini Lounge on August 20 at 8:00 pm. The doors will open at 6:30 pm for cocktails and dinner.
Lee Roy Reams to Perform ME AND BETTY at Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
Lee Roy Reams will present “Me and Betty” at LTV Studios as part of the celebrated Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
Lee Roy Reams will present “Me and Betty” at LTV Studios as part of the celebrated Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series. Learn more and see how to attend!
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL and More Set for Front Theatre Company's 10th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Out Front Theatre Company - Georgia's professional, award-winning, and only LGBTQIA+ theatre company, has unveiled its 2025/26 season lineup, which will also serve as the organization's 10th anniversary. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Out Front Theatre Company - Georgia's professional, award-winning, and only LGBTQIA+ theatre company, has unveiled its 2025/26 season lineup, which will also serve as the organization's 10th anniversary. Learn more!
Lea Delaria Will Bring OUT RAGE to Café Carlyle
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025
Trailblazer, truth-teller, and jazz virtuoso Lea DeLaria takes the stage at Café Carlyle with Out Rage, an evening of sublime vocals and fiery commentary on contemporary culture. The show will take place on Frday, June 27 at 8:45pm.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025
Trailblazer, truth-teller, and jazz virtuoso Lea DeLaria takes the stage at Café Carlyle with Out Rage, an evening of sublime vocals and fiery commentary on contemporary culture. The show will take place on Frday, June 27 at 8:45pm.
Daniel Reichard Comes to The Café Carlyle This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Broadway and concert stage performer Daniel Reichard will make his debut at the legendary Café Carlyle with The Way You Wear Your Pride, a luminous evening of music, storytelling, and celebration.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Broadway and concert stage performer Daniel Reichard will make his debut at the legendary Café Carlyle with The Way You Wear Your Pride, a luminous evening of music, storytelling, and celebration.
Tamar Springer's MORE THAN SANTA BABY To Make World Premiere At Dances With Films Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
'More Than Santa Baby', a multi-layered story of Philip Springer's vast musical legacy and a loving tribute by his filmmaker daughter Tamar Springer, will have its World Premiere at the 28th Annual Dances with Films Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
'More Than Santa Baby', a multi-layered story of Philip Springer's vast musical legacy and a loving tribute by his filmmaker daughter Tamar Springer, will have its World Premiere at the 28th Annual Dances with Films Festival.
SFJAZZ Unveils Public Access to Historical Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings. Learn more and see how to access here !
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings. Learn more and see how to access here !
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Eartha Kitt been in?
Eartha Kitt has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Eartha Kitt been in?
Eartha Kitt has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Eartha Kitt's first West End show?
Eartha Kitt's first West End show was Follies which opened in 1987
What awards has Eartha Kitt been nominated for?
Eartha Kitt has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival). She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performances in both The Wild Party and Timbuktu!.
What awards has Eartha Kitt won?
Eartha Kitt has won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Wild Party at the New York Shakespeare Festival.
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