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BIO

Mary Beth Peil is an Obie Award-winning two-time Tony Award nominated actress who has made careers from Opera to Stage and Screen. A winner of Metropolitan National Auditions, she sang leading roles with Metropolitan National Company, NY City Opera, Young Concert Artists among many others. As an Ensemble member of Atlantic Theater Company, she has appeared in Harper Regan, Dying For It, Missing Persons, Frame 312, The Room, and Threepenny Opera. On Broadway: The King and I (opposite Yul Brynner), Nine, Sunday in the Park with George, Women on The Verge, Follies, Liaisons Dangereuses, The Visit, and Anastasia. On TV: "Dawson's Creek" (Grams), "The Good Wife" (Jackie Florick), "Halston" (Martha Graham), "L&O: SVU," "The Fringe." On Film: Song Of Sway Lake, Mirrors, Flags of Our Fathers, Odd Couple 2, Stepford Wives 2, and soon to be released: Jimmy And Caroline, The Home, and Phyllis Silenced.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Reservoir
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Ensemble ()
The Dead, 1904 The Dead, 1904
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Julia Morkan ()
Cornelia Street Cornelia Street
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Sarah
A Man Of No Importance A Man Of No Importance
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Mrs. Grace
Macbeth Macbeth
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Duncan
Road Show Road Show
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2019
Mama Mizner
Anastasia Anastasia
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[Broadway]
Donmar Warehouse Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Madame de Rosemonde
Anastasia Anastasia
[Regional (US)]
Hartford Stage World Premiere Production, 2016
Dowager Empress
The Visit The Visit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Matilde Schell
The Threepenny Opera The Threepenny Opera
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2014
Mrs. Peachum
Domesticated Domesticated
[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer
Harper Regan Harper Regan
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company, 2012
Follies Follies
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Solange LaFitte
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
TV and Radio Announcer
Pepa's Concierge
TV and Radio Announcer
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Old Lady
Blair Daniels
Old Lady
Blair Daniels
Celebration and The Room
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Rose
Hedda Gabler
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Aunt Julia
Lucky Duck
[Regional (US)]
Old Globe Production, 2004
Mrs. Mallard/Galinda/Queen/Leda
First Lady Suite
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Eleanor Roosevelt
Frame 312
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Lynette
Nine Nine
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Guido's Mother
Sweeney Todd
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Beggar Woman
As Thousands Cheer
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1998
Performer
As Thousands Cheer
[Off-Broadway]
1998
As Thousands Cheer
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1998
As Thousands Cheer
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Missing Persons
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Addie
A Cheever Evening
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer
The Naked Truth
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Nan Bemiss
Sand: Box, The Sandbox and Finding the Sun
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Edmee (Finding the Sun)
Sweeney Todd
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1992
Performer
Four Short Operas
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Mary (Break)/ Woman (Agnes)/ Woman (Eulogy for Mister Hamm)/ Madge (Lucky Nurse)
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Ghost Mother
Birds of Paradise
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Marjorie
The King and I
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1985
Anna Leonowens
Don Juan de Marco
[New York]
Reading, 2000
Marilyn Mickler

Movies

Jersey Girl
[ 1992 ] Day Care Center Teacher
Reckless
[ 1995 ] Bartender
Comfortably Numb
[ 1995 ] Emily Best
The Odd Couple II
[ 1998 ] Felice
Advice from a Caterpillar
[ 1999 ] Homeless Woman
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Helen Devlin
Shortbus
[ 2006 ] Ann Our Lady of the Gutter
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Bradley
The List
[ 2007 ] Daisy Stokes
Mirrors
[ 2008 ] Anna Esseker
The Locksmith
[ 2010 ] Celine
Small, Beautifully Moving Parts
[ 2011 ] Marjorie Sparks
Maladies
[ 2012 ] Blind Woman
Contest
[ 2013 ] Gran Angela Maria Tucci
Collateral Beauty
[ 2016 ] Whit's Mother
The Song of Sway Lake
[ 2018 ] Charlie Sway
Here and Now
[ 2018 ] Doctor Marianna Holt
The Reunion
[ 2024 ] Phyllis Corcoran
Father Brown
[ 2025 ] Norma
A Break in the Rain
[ 2025 ] Debbie

TV Shows

Dawson's Creek
Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan
The Good Wife
Jackie Florrick

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Beth Peil, Anastasia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Beth Peil, Anastasia

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Beth Peil, Anastasia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Beth Peil, Nine


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Mary Beth Peil, The Naked Truth


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Mary Beth Peil, Missing Persons


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Mary Beth Peil, A Cheever Evening

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Beth Peil, The King and I

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Photos: Christopher Sieber, Andrew Durand and More at CSC 2025 Gala Photo
Photos: Christopher Sieber, Andrew Durand and More at CSC 2025 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 18, 2025

CSC’s 2025 Gala was held at City Winery. The evening raised funds for Classic Stage's mission of creating thought-provoking theater. See photos of Christopher Sieber, Andrew Durand and many more on the red carpet!
Caroline Aaron, Noah Galvin and More to Star in THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Com Photo
Caroline Aaron, Noah Galvin and More to Star in THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the Off-Broadway debut of The Reservoir, written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler.
Photos: Primary Stages Honors Thom Sesma And Mickey Rolfe At 2025 Fall Gala Photo
Photos: Primary Stages Honors Thom Sesma And Mickey Rolfe At 2025 Fall Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

Primary Stages hosted its 2025 Fall Gala on Monday, October 20, at Sony Hall, honoring Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. See photos of the event.
PREMIERES NYC to Present 25 IN 25 Gala in November Photo
PREMIERES NYC to Present 25 IN 25 Gala in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

PREMIERES NYC will present “25 in 25”, a gala event at The Edison Rooftop. Learn more about the upcoming gala and see how to purchase tickets to the event here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 
Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Over After James Van Der Beek Drops Out of DAWSON'S CREEK Li Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Over After James Van Der Beek Drops Out of DAWSON'S CREEK Live Event
by Gillian Blum - Sep 22, 2025

James Van Der Beek had to drop out of Monday's Dawson's Creek live event due to illness, but Lin-Manuel Miranda will take his place in the upcoming reading and we've got the scoop.
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour Photo
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 27, 2025

From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!
DAWSON'S CREEK Cast to Reunite for Live Reading Benefit at the Richard Rodgers Theatr Photo
DAWSON'S CREEK Cast to Reunite for Live Reading Benefit at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2025

The cast of Dawson's Creek is set to reunite on Monday, September 22, for a live script reading of the pilot episode. The one-night only event will take place at the Richard Rodgers Theater, currently home of Broadway's Hamilton.
Photos: Inside Art Lab's Third Annual TOAST OF BROADWAY Photo
Photos: Inside Art Lab's Third Annual TOAST OF BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

Art Lab hosted its third annual Toast to Broadway on Monday, June 16, 2025 at The Players NYC. A celebration of the New York theatrical season, the evening featured specialty cocktails, lively performances, and the presentation of The Artiste D’Excellence Awards, given to three artists who represent excellence in the theater industry as well as a continued effort to collaborate with Art Lab. Check out the event photos below!
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK to be Presented in June Photo
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK to be Presented in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

The Tank will present YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK, the first New York production of two plays from Young Playwrights Ukraine. Learn more here and see how to attend!
Photos: Mark William Returns to Green Room 42 Photo
Photos: Mark William Returns to Green Room 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 11, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate the triumphant return of singer/ songwriter and entertainer Mark William and his new show “Technicolor Dreams 2.0” at The Green Room 42. See here for the photos!
Lincoln Center Theater Launches Online Ticket Lottery for Ruby Jubilee Gala Photo
Lincoln Center Theater Launches Online Ticket Lottery for Ruby Jubilee Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its upcoming Ruby Jubilee Gala on Monday, May 19 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Spotlight: ANASTASIA at David Geffen Hall Photo
Spotlight: ANASTASIA at David Geffen Hall
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 30, 2025

Anastasia: The Musical Live For One Night Only! Manhattan Concert Productions will soon present a one-of-a-kind concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical, In Concert as part of its celebrated Broadway Series.
Photos: Ellen McLaughlin & Mary Beth Peil to Star in PEN PALS Photo
Photos: Ellen McLaughlin & Mary Beth Peil to Star in PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Ellen McLaughlin & Tony Award Nominee Mary Beth Peil will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the hit Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. Get a first look at photos.
PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's  Photo
PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

The producers of Pen Pals have announced a special added performance on Saturday, January 18 at 2 PM and 8PM with Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. The show runs through February 9, 2025, at St. Clement's Theatre,
Photos: Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar have stepped into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos!
Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece Photo
Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2025

The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz have brought this work to life with Irish Repertory Theatre for the fourth time this winter at the American Irish Historical Society. 
Winsome Brown Take Over for Kate Baldwin in Final Week of THE DEAD, 1904 Photo
Winsome Brown Take Over for Kate Baldwin in Final Week of THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024

Obie Award winner Winsome Brown will take on the role of Gretta Conroy in The Dead, 1904, replacing Kate Baldwin. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS Photo
Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

As part of its rotating cast, Catherine Curtin (“Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Joe Pickett,” “NYPD Blue,” “Queen Sugar”) will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals.
Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS Photo
Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin, and Gail Winar will join the rotating cast of Pen Pals at the Theatre at St. Clements. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Beth Peil been in?

Mary Beth Peil has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Beth Peil been in?

Mary Beth Peil has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mary Beth Peil been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anastasia, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Naked Truth, Performance (Obie Awards) for Missing Persons, Performance (Obie Awards) for A Cheever Evening and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I.

What awards has Mary Beth Peil won?

Mary Beth Peil has won Obie Awards for her performances in The Naked Truth, Missing Persons, and A Cheever Evening.

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