Karen Black
Karen Black is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Vagina Monologues, Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, and Keep It In the Family.
Date of Birth: July 01, 1939
Date of Death: August 08, 2013 (74)
Birth Place: Park Ridge, IL, USA
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1961
Adele McDougall (Understudy), Linda Lehman (Understudy), Liz Michaelson (Understudy)
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Review: A Breathtaking RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 24, 2026
What did our critic think of RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater?
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 24, 2026
What did our critic think of RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater?
FIREFLY TRILOGY 4K Box Set From Rob Zombie Heads to Home Video
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Lionsgate will release an 8-disc collector's edition of Rob Zombie's FIREFLY TRILOGY on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital, featuring House of 1000 Corpses in 4K for the first time.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Lionsgate will release an 8-disc collector's edition of Rob Zombie's FIREFLY TRILOGY on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital, featuring House of 1000 Corpses in 4K for the first time.
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.
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.
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.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes To The Masque
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
The Masque, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, will present Little Shop of Horrors! This hit Broadway musical will be performed beginning next month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
The Masque, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, will present Little Shop of Horrors! This hit Broadway musical will be performed beginning next month. Learn more here!
Interview: Shakina of COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN: A NEW MUSICAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Jun 13, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor/activist Shakina about 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical' having its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley June 18 to July 13. Shakina stars as Joanne and also wrote the lyrics.
by Jim Munson - Jun 13, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor/activist Shakina about 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical' having its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley June 18 to July 13. Shakina stars as Joanne and also wrote the lyrics.
Amber Martin Shares 'Until Marianne' Video; Now On Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025
Following last year’s release of her highly anticipated album Unbreakable Heart, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin is currently on tour now to celebrate the project.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025
Following last year’s release of her highly anticipated album Unbreakable Heart, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin is currently on tour now to celebrate the project.
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025
Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025
Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!
7th Annual SFX Festival to Play Wild Project This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!
Video: Amber Martin Shares 'I Left My Weed in Texas'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
On November 15, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin will release her highly anticipated new album, Unbreakable Heart. Ahead of the release, Amber Martin has shared a final taste of the project with the focus track, “I Left My Weed in Texas.” Watch the music video now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
On November 15, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin will release her highly anticipated new album, Unbreakable Heart. Ahead of the release, Amber Martin has shared a final taste of the project with the focus track, “I Left My Weed in Texas.” Watch the music video now!
Amber Martin Releasing New LP ft. John Cameron Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
Cabaret star Amber Martin has announced her new album Unbreakable Heart, set for release on November 15. Throughout the new project, Martin returns to her country roots with a collection of songs written by Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, and Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell, all of whom are featured vocalists on the tracks.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
Cabaret star Amber Martin has announced her new album Unbreakable Heart, set for release on November 15. Throughout the new project, Martin returns to her country roots with a collection of songs written by Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, and Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell, all of whom are featured vocalists on the tracks.
Photos: BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
Piper Theatre Productions has released production photos of the world premiere of The BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL ahead of their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this August.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
Piper Theatre Productions has released production photos of the world premiere of The BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL ahead of their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this August.
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
MUTANT OLIVE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024
Writer and performer Mitch Hara is Adam Astra. Adam is auditioning… and this is one audition you'll never forget. With his past constantly seeping into his present, Astra breaks the fourth wall, confronts his audience and gleefully spoons out tales of his soul-sucking childhood, monstrous substance abuse, rampant sex, crashed cars & a black cape, all whilst going for a part in Hamilton Unplugged.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024
Writer and performer Mitch Hara is Adam Astra. Adam is auditioning… and this is one audition you'll never forget. With his past constantly seeping into his present, Astra breaks the fourth wall, confronts his audience and gleefully spoons out tales of his soul-sucking childhood, monstrous substance abuse, rampant sex, crashed cars & a black cape, all whilst going for a part in Hamilton Unplugged.
Piper Theatre Productions Will Present an Innovative Traveling Production of ALICE IN CHAOS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
Piper Theatre Productions will present 'Alice in Chaos' as a traveling production throughout June.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
Piper Theatre Productions will present 'Alice in Chaos' as a traveling production throughout June.
LION EYES Comes to Whitefire Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024
Lion Eyes is about the emergence of a young actress from Iowa and her journey into the world of Hollywood. After meeting an eccentric well-known director at the age of 21, her career takes off, but there are severe consequences, as she finds herself in a relationship with a man 40 years her senior.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024
Lion Eyes is about the emergence of a young actress from Iowa and her journey into the world of Hollywood. After meeting an eccentric well-known director at the age of 21, her career takes off, but there are severe consequences, as she finds herself in a relationship with a man 40 years her senior.
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company Return To Edinburgh Fringe Festival With THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with 'The Bloody Battle of Bette Davis,' a new musical exploring the alleged witchcraft of Hollywood star Bette Davis.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with 'The Bloody Battle of Bette Davis,' a new musical exploring the alleged witchcraft of Hollywood star Bette Davis.
5 & DIME New Musical Will Make World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The World Premiere of 5 & Dime, a new musical based on the classic play Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, will be produced by Tony Award recipient theatre company TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The World Premiere of 5 & Dime, a new musical based on the classic play Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, will be produced by Tony Award recipient theatre company TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
New Music Venue The Central Park Café Opens Across The Street From Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024
The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024
The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Karen Black been in?
Karen Black has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Karen Black been in?
Karen Black has not appeared in the West End
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