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Also Credited As: Mary Virginia Martin

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
She (Agnes)

[West End]
London Production, 1965
Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1965
Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Jennie Malone

Our Melissa

Shalamar

[New York]
Original New York Production, 1958
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Peter Pan

[West End]
London Production, 1951
Ensign Nellie Forbush

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1949
Ensign Nellie Forbush

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1947
Annie Oakley

[West End]
Original London Production, 1946
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
Tchao-Ou-Niang

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1943
Venus

[US Tour]
West Coast Revival, 1957
Performer


Movies

The Great Victor Herbert
[ 1939 ] Louise Hall
Rhythm on the River
[ 1940 ] Cherry Lane
Love Thy Neighbor
[ 1940 ] Mary Allen
New York Town
[ 1941 ] Alexandra Curtis
Birth of the Blues
[ 1941 ] Betty Lou Cobb
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
[ 1941 ] Cindy Lou Bethany
Star Spangled Rhythm
[ 1942 ] Mary Martin-Hit the Road to DreamlandNumber
True to Life
[ 1943 ] Bonnie Porter
Happy Go Lucky
[ 1943 ] Marjory Stuart
Night and Day
[ 1946 ] Mary Martin
Main Street to Broadway
[ 1953 ] Mary Martin

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1989 - The American Express Tribute

Mary Martin

Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, I Do! I Do!


winner
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, The Sound of Music


winner
Tony Awards - 1955 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, Peter Pan


winner
Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, South Pacific


winner
Tony Awards - 1948 - Special Tony Award

Mary Martin, Annie Get Your Gun

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News


Pittsburgh CLO Announces Passing of Charlie Gray, Former Executive Director

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the passing of Charlie Gray, who served as Executive Director from 1982 to 1996. Mr. Gray left an indelible mark on the Pittsburgh arts community through his unwavering commitment to musical theater and arts education.
Interview: KURT PERRY of PETER PAN at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER

I'm so extraordinarily proud of this with the work that Lonnie has done and the work that Larissa FastHorse has done in our new book! They've really taken out the racist stuff, and they have given an opportunity for Indigenous voices to be heard loud and clear by Indigenous actors. They also took advantage of the opportunity to elevate female voices in the show.
Review: A Delightful, Reimagined PETER PAN Musical Flies Into OC's Segerstrom Center

Aimed at offering a more progressive framework that tweaks the infamous story, this admirable revised version reflects a purposefully modern approach to the classic story, attempting to balance the original's charm and whimsy with contemporary sensibilities. This brand new national tour continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts thru August 18.
Interview: PETER PAN's Youngest Cast Members On Tour Life and Broadway Dreams

Eight-year-old Camden Kwok and 12-year-old William Foon never want to grow up. At least, not while they're starring in the national touring production of PETER PAN, as Michael and John. So what's it like being a kid on tour? BroadwayWorld took some time out of the young actors' busy schedules to find out.
REVIEW: Casey Donovan Is A Gift From God In SISTER ACT, A DIVINE MUSICAL COMEDY

Casey Donovan brings her bold voice and brilliant comic sensibilities to lead the feel-good SISTER ACT, A DIVINE MUSICAL COMEDY. 
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL

t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under the direction of Nate Cohen (Paramount debut) will leave you breathless, laughing and a little teary eyed.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep

When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. 
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (A Noviça Rebelde) Arrives in São Paulo After a Sold-out Season in Rio de Janeiro

Since making his Broadway debut in 1959, The Sound of Music (A Novica Rebelde) has become a singular phenomenon. No other show has achieved such a lasting trajectory of success as one of this musical, inspired by the true love story between a young novice and a widowed captain, father of seven.
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
BWW Q&A: Charis Leos on Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Maine State Music Theatre

We spoke to Charis Leos about appearing in Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Maine State Music Theatre!  Charis is a familiar face at MSMT, appearing in dozens of shows over the years,  beginning with Nunsense in 1997. Some favorite MSMT roles include Roz (9 to 5), Rose (Gypsy), Louise (Always, Patsy Cline), Paulette (Legally Blonde), Maggie (42nd Street), Madame Thenardier (Les Miserables), Chaperone (Drowsy Chaperone) and Dolly (Hello, Dolly!).
SISTER AT JR. Comes to The Historic Royal Theatre

The Historic Royal Theatre will present the Young Players in their “divine” production of Sister Act JR. This production, made possible by our sponsorship with Everett Buick GMC, will open July 2024. The musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a high-spirited aspiring singer, who witnesses a murder and is forced to enter the Queen of Angels convent under witness protection. 
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theatre Memphis

The directing/choreographic team of Jordan Nichols and Travis Bradley are back again to deliver the highest quality show one could ever imagine-professional or not. The sheer man hours that have gone into producing this mammoth production are clear at every turn.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! YOU'RE LOOKING SWELL! at Omaha Community Theatre

What did our critic think of HELLO, DOLLY! YOU'RE LOOKING SWELL! at Omaha Community Theatre?
Interview: Theatre Life with Stephen Cole

Today’s subject Stephen Cole is an accomplished lyricist, performer, and book writer. You can now add novelist to that already impressive list of accomplishments. Stephen Cole’s latest literary endeavor takes us back to the Golden Age of Broadway with his first novel entitled Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who?. The book is now available everywhere for purchase in both hardcover and digital versions.
Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Pride With 'Drag Show' Exhibition Curated by Charles Busch

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live online through August 15. The special guest curator for the exhibition is Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director, novelist and drag legend, Charles Busch.
Review: Fairie Dust and Unforgettable Adventures Await With PETER PAN Flying Through at Straz Center

Sir J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and 1904 play, tells the story of reference to Native Americans who inhabit a fictitious island known as Neverland. Referred to as “Piccaninny Warriors,” include Tiger Lily and her tribe as they steal pockets from the Lost Boys and try to claim the island as their own, reclaiming it from those who began to take it away from them.
Review: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK: VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY Is a Crowd-Pleaser at Chelsea Table + Stage

At Chelsea Table + Stage, Klea Blackhurst 'Box Set' shows are continuing to draw crowds and bring smiles. Songs of Vernon Duke were on the bill in April, and May 5 will find her saluting Jerry Herman.
Video: Celebrate 75 Years of SOUTH PACIFIC

75 years ago, Rodgers and Hammerstein's fifth musical as a pair, South Pacific, opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. It ran for almost five years and 1925 performances.
Broadway Baby Andrea McArdle to perform in Follies in Las Vegas

FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim, and James Goldman’s legendary production will be brought to life in a spectacular performance featuring a 45-person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls. The limited-run engagement will be a star-studded affair at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, April 11-14.
Review: PETER PAN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

This newest adaptation of PETER PAN unquestionably corrects injustices that never should have been committed in the first place. But by flying Peter so enthusiastically into 2024, the creative team has stripped him and his story of some of their magic, making the boy who wouldn't grow up more out of touch than out of time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Martin been in?

Mary Martin has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Martin been in?

Mary Martin has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Mary Martin's first West End show?

Mary Martin's first West End show was Pacific 1860 which opened in 1946

What awards has Mary Martin been nominated for?

The American Express Tribute (Olivier Awards), Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for I Do! I Do!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Sound of Music, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Peter Pan, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for South Pacific, and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for Annie Get Your Gun.

What awards has Mary Martin won?

Mary Martin has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received The American Express Tribute (Olivier Awards) and won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performances in The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, and South Pacific. Additionally, she was honored with a Special Tony Award for her role in Annie Get Your Gun.

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