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Kelly Bishop

Also Credited As: Carole Bishop

Birth Place: Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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BIO

After working for a dozen years as a dancer, Kelly Bishop's breakout role was Sheila in Michael Bennett's A Chorus Line for which she garnered Tony and Drama Desk awards. Broadway plays include Neil Simon's Proposals, The Last Night of Ballyhoo and Six Degrees of Separation at Lincoln Center. Favorite films include An Unmarried Woman, Dirty Dancing and Miami Rhapsody. Television work has consisted of several unsold pilots, numerous guest appearances and seven years as Emily Gilmore on "The Gilmore Girls."



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STAGE CREDITS

Anything Goes Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Becky Shaw
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Susan
Mame
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1999
Vera Charles
Proposals
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Annie Robbins
The Last Night of Ballyhoo
[Broadway]
1997
Boo Levy [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Bus Stop
[Broadway]
1996
Grace Hoylard
The Last Girl Singer
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Performer
Death Defying Acts
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Phyllis [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Pterodactyls
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Grace Duncan
Six Degrees Of Separation
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Kitty
Ouisa [Replacement]
Kitty
Ouisa [Replacement]
Six Degrees of Separation
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Kitty
Precious Sons
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Bea (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Changes
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer
Piano Bar
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
A Chorus Line
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1976
Sheila [Replacement]
[Replacement]
A Chorus Line
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Sheila Bryant [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Step Out of Your Mind
[ 1966 ] Missy Linden
An Unmarried Woman
[ 1978 ] Elaine
Advice to the Lovelorn
[ 1981 ] Rita Borden
O'Hara's Wife
[ 1982 ] Beth Douglas
The Recovery Room
[ 1985 ] Kaye Brenner
Solarwarriors
[ 1986 ] Tutor Nover
Dirty Dancing
[ 1987 ] Marjorie Houseman
Me and Him
[ 1988 ] Eleanor Aramis
Queens Logic
[ 1991 ] Maria
Ruth Harper
[ 1991 ]
Six Degrees of Separation
[ 1993 ] Adele
Cafe Society
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Jelke
Miami Rhapsody
[ 1995 ] Zelda
Private Parts
[ 1997 ] Ray Stern
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
[ 1999 ] Sylvia Weinstein
Blue Moon
[ 2000 ] Peggy's Mother
Wonder Boys
[ 2000 ] Amanda Leer
A Novel Romance
[ 2011 ] Lily Sparks
Friends with Kids
[ 2011 ] Marcy Fryman
Dangerous Liaisons
[ 2014 ] Lucille Julien
Saint Janet
[ 2014 ] Janet
The Salzburg Story
[ 2018 ] The Lady
Art of Falling in Love
[ 2019 ] Iris

TV Shows

Hawaii Five-O
Charlene Jenkins
Hart to Hart
Laura
The New Odd Couple
Charity
Kate & Allie
Paulette
As the World Turns
Grace Westcott Andrews
The Thorns
Ginger Thorn
The Baby-Sitters Club
Flora Tronell
Law & Order
Marian Borland
Murphy Brown
Connie Silverberg
All My Children
[ 1992-1995 ] Freida Landau
My Wildest Dreams
Gloria James
One Life to Live
[ 1989-1996 ] Dr. Robbins, Serena Wyman
Gilmore Girls
[ 2000-2007 ] Emily Gilmore
Army Wives
Jean Calhoun
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2000-2009 ] Julia Zimmer, Registrar
Mercy
Lauren Kempton
Bunheads
[ 2012-2013 ] Fanny Flowers
Flesh and Bone
Mrs. Hawthorn
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
Elizabeth
The Good Wife
[ 2010-2016 ] Bea Wilson, Mrs. Kent
Halston
Eleanor Lambert
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Benedetta
Shrinking
Susan
?toile
[ 2025-2025 ] Clara McMillan

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Kelly Bishop, A Chorus Line

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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025

Broadway's Leading Ladies, a live concert featuring some of the biggest stars in musical theater, will debut on PBS on November 28, 2025. Filmed live at New York’s Town Hall in March 2025, this star-studded concert celebrates the women who have defined Broadway and those who are shaping its future.
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT is Coming to the Palace Theatre in March Photo
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT is Coming to the Palace Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Columbus at the Palace Theatre. Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening! Learn how to purchase tickets.
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT Tour Returning to North America and Europe in 2026 Photo
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT Tour Returning to North America and Europe in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025

Based on the Academy Award-winning film released 38 years ago, Dirty Dancing in Concert is returning to Europe and North America in 2026 for a world tour spanning more than 100 cities.
Theater Luminaries Shine at East Hampton Authors Night Photo
Theater Luminaries Shine at East Hampton Authors Night
by James Blinken - Aug 11, 2025

The evening drew 100 distinguished authors spanning genres from fiction to memoir, with a notable contingent from the world of theater, blending stagecraft with storytelling for an enthusiastic crowd.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration Photo
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More Photo
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025

Watch a video of Robyn Hurder performing 'The Music and the Mirror' at the A Chorus Line 50 celebration concert, alongside original Cassie, Donna McKechnie, and Charlotte D'Amboise.
Playlist: The Best of Marvin Hamlisch Photo
Playlist: The Best of Marvin Hamlisch
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 26, 2025

A Chorus Line opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on July 25,1975. It ran for 15 years and was the longest-running Broadway show when it closed on April 28, 1990, playing 6,137 performances—and has continued to span the globe for decades. The man behind the music was the great Marvin Hamlisch, who passed away in 2012. We celebrate his iconic catalog with just a few of our favorite Marvin Hamlisch songs.
Video: A CHORUS LINE Celebrates 50 Years With A Cast Flash Mob in NYC Photo
Video: A CHORUS LINE Celebrates 50 Years With A Cast Flash Mob in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

A 5, 6, 7, 8! A Chorus Line is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary! To celebrate the milestone past cast members of the show gathered at Lincoln Center to perform 'What I Did for Love' and 'One' from the beloved musical! Watch in this video.
Video: A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunites for Panel Discussion Photo
Video: A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunites for Panel Discussion
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2025

Now, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will celebrate the history of this groundbreaking musical with a panel discussion featuring original 1975 cast members Kelly Bishop, Baayork Lee, Priscilla Lopez, and Donna McKechnie. Tune in of Friday, July 25 at 3pm ET to watch the full video live!
Photos: In Rehearsals for the A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for the A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2025

A 5, 6, 7, 8! The countdown continues for the highly anticipated, one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm ET at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Tops the Grosses in Final Week Photo
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by - Jul 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Baayork Lee Speaks With Richard Jay-Alexander About A CHORUS LINE at 50 Photo
Baayork Lee Speaks With Richard Jay-Alexander About A CHORUS LINE at 50
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Jul 21, 2025

The legend and Special TONY Winner Raises The Curtain on all things ACL, as Michael Bennett’s masterpiece celebrates its 50th Anniversary in New York City, which will reverberate and be recognized across the world, where hundreds, if not thousands, of productions have been performed in 22 countries, in multiple languages, and as far-reaching as Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, France, Sweden, Japan, Argentia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Hong Kong, among them, since 1975.
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATI Photo
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the 50th anniversary celebration of A Chorus Line, including Ariana DeBose, Lauren Graham and more. Learn who else is taking part!
A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion Tickets Available for Free This Weeke Photo
A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion Tickets Available for Free This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will be presenting a panel discussion for the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line. Tickets are available for free registration beginning on Saturday.
Tickets On Sale Today For A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Concert Photo
Tickets On Sale Today For A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Tickets will go on sale today for the one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place in July. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Connie Wongs Unite to Celebrate A CHORUS LINE with NAAP Photo
Video: Connie Wongs Unite to Celebrate A CHORUS LINE with NAAP
by Joey Mervis - Jun 29, 2025

Just last month, the National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) held its 2025 Gala Benefit celebrating the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line and honoring the role of “Connie Wong,” directed by the original “Connie Wong” Baayork Lee. The special day brought together 16 Connies who played the role between 1976 and 2025. Watch in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025
by - Jun 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Baayork Lee & Donna McKechnie Are Carrying the A CHORUS LINE Torch 50 Years La Photo
Video: Baayork Lee & Donna McKechnie Are Carrying the A CHORUS LINE Torch 50 Years Later
by Joey Mervis - Jun 16, 2025

Just last month, the National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) held its 2025 Gala Benefit celebrating the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line and honoring the role of “Connie Wong,” directed by the original “Connie Wong” Baayork Lee. Watch higjlights in this video and check back later this week as we bring you more coverage from inside the big day with A Chorus Line's Connies.
Kelly Bishop, Donna McKechnie and More Will Reunite for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Photo
Kelly Bishop, Donna McKechnie and More Will Reunite for A CHORUS LINE's 50th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

A one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration will take place in July, reuniting original 1975 Broadway cast members Kelly Bishop, Wayne Cilento, Baayork Lee, Priscilla Lopez and Donna McKechnie. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kelly Bishop been in?

Kelly Bishop has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Kelly Bishop been in?

Kelly Bishop has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kelly Bishop been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line.

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