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Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include An Evening with Josephine Baker, Josephine Baker, and Ziegfeld Follies of 1936.

Date of Birth: June 03, 1906

Date of Death: April 12, 1975 (68)

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Performer
[Broadway]
1964
Performer
[Broadway]
1964
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Performer, "Isle in the West Indies" Dancer, "Maharanee" Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1924
A Deserted Female, That Comedy Chorus Girl

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The 8th Annual Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion To Be Held In November
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 6, 2026

The 8th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion takes place in Chicago at DANK Haus (Lincoln Square) for daytime master classes, workshops, and round tables. Sixteen Connexion concerts and special events will be held from Oct 30 through November 15, including Milwaukee and Saint Louis.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp and More Set for Upcoming Performances at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026

Next week, 54 BELOW, will present Rent stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 54 Sings: Did You Bring a Condom? A Benefit for BC/EFA, 54 Sings Summerween and much more!
Cabaret Roundup: August 17-23 – Simple Plan, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
THE BLACK PEARL AND THE FRIVOLOUS PRINCE to Premiere at Philly Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

3 Pony Show will present the world premiere of THE BLACK PEARL AND THE FRIVOLOUS PRINCE at Asian Arts Initiative as part of the Cannonball Festival and Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Cabaret Roundup: August 10-16 – Isaac Mizrahi, Spin Doctors & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 10, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor concerts, Allison Bailey (Glinda from the touring cast of Wicked) in her NYC solo show debut, a Shuffle Along reunion, and more.
New NYPL Photo Exhibition Will Spotlight Animal Muses of Broadway and Beyond
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2026

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts just announced Unleashed: Pets of the Performing Arts, a new exhibition that pulls from the Library’s archival material to tell the stories of the profound ways pets shaped the lives of some of the world’s most consequential performers. 
Best Cabaret in August 2026: Common, Simple Plan, Isaac Mizrahi & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 26, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points, from a free outdoor concert with Common to RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in their reliably sold-out duo act. We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC.
Eric Yves Garcia And Maria Abous Go ‘Beyond Blue Moon’ At Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway, cabaret and American Songbook performers to the East End, continues its third season with Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous performing 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at 7:30pm.
BEYOND BLUE MOON (AND BEFORE THE BROKEN HEART) To Play Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026

NYC cabaret veterans Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous will perform a night of Rodgers and Hart songs at LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series.
MASQUERADE to Host Exclusive Concert Series AFTER THE CURTAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

Masquerade will launch an exclusive concert series titled “After the Curtain” with Concerts Under the Stars, taking place immediately following that evening’s performance of Masquerade in the Lake Bar.
Photos: Shoshana Bean, Frankie Grande, and More Announced As BROADWAY BARES: LICENSE TO STRIP Special Guests- Go Inside the Rehearsal Room
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has released exclusive rehearsal photos from Broadway Bares: License to Strip, the annual fundraising extravaganza returning to New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom for one night only on Sunday, June 21. .
Riverside Studios Reveals Full Programme For Bitesize Festival VII
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

Riverside Studios announced the full programme for Bitesize Festival VII, featuring over 50 performances across theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, and live music as the venue marks its 50th anniversary.
Feature: WORLD PREMIERE OF ESMÉ COMES TO LAS VEGAS JUNE 23-27
by Debbie Hall - May 29, 2026

The producers behind the acclaimed Las Vegas production of FOLLIES have announced the world premiere of ESMÉ: A Brand-New Old-Fashioned Musical (ESMÉ) set to debut at Notoriety in downtown Las Vegas from June 23–27.
Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, and More Will Lead MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, with Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Katerina McCrimmon and others joining previously announced Beth Leavel in the production's return to Forest Park.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
Review: WOMEN OF RESISTANCE at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 26, 2026

Women of Resistance at New Tampa Performing Arts Center is stirring, urgent, and unforgettable, blending history and artistry in a way that stays with you.
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome Theatre Department presents ROALD DAHL’S MATIDA THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 18, 2026

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep
WOMEN OF RESISTANCE to Be Presented at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

WOMEN OF RESISTANCE, a multidisciplinary tribute to seven influential women, will be staged on March 25 & 26 at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. The production combines dance, art, and music to celebrate figures like Hedy Lamarr and Josephine Baker, showcasing their significant contributions to history.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Josephine Baker been in?

Josephine Baker has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Josephine Baker been in?

Josephine Baker has not appeared in the West End

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