Melody Betts
Betts was last seen at Goodman Theatre in Black Nativity, presented by Congo Square Theatre. Other Chicago credits include Ragtime, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Boys from Syracuse and Seussical the Musical (Drury Lane Theatre); Once on this Island, Nunsense, All Shook Up and The Drowsy Chaperone (Marriott Theatre); Comedy of Errors and Pinocchio (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Motherhood the Musical (Royal George Theatre).
Latest News on Melody Betts:
- Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 20, 2026- Gen Z is Obsessed with Movies, Why Not Broadway? and MoreJul 20, 2026
- Broadway Veteran Melody Betts Advances to Semi-Finals of Favorite Chef CompetitionJul 17, 2026
- MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM and More Set For Round House Theatre 50th Anniversary SeasonMar 30, 2026
BIO
Betts was last seen at Goodman Theatre in Black Nativity, presented by Congo Square Theatre. Other Chicago credits include Ragtime, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Boys from Syracuse and Seussical the Musical (Drury Lane Theatre); Once on this Island, Nunsense, All Shook Up and The Drowsy Chaperone (Marriott Theatre); Comedy of Errors and Pinocchio (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Motherhood the Musical (Royal George Theatre). Regional credits include The Color Purple, A Christmas Carol and Nunsense (Milwaukee Rep); Smokey Joe’s Café and Hairspray (New Theater); Secrets of My Success (Paramount Theatre); Witness Uganda and Extraordinary (A.R.T.). Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include Waitress (Brooks Atkinson) and Invisible Thread (Second Stage). National tours include The Sound of Music and Waitress. TV credits include Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Code and Power.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble
[Off-Broadway]
2econd Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble, Joy (Understudy)
Videos
Broadway Veteran Melody Betts Advances to Semi-Finals of Favorite Chef Competition
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-17 13:21:06
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-19 10:02:33
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Performs 'Seize the Day' From NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-01 08:08:22
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Diane Paulus' Latest Project- INVISIBLE THREAD!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-24 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Second Stage's INVISIBLE THREAD Unveils 'Beautiful' Music Video, Filmed in Uganda
by Stage Tube - 2015-09-22 19:09:31
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-01-29 14:05:49
News
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 20, 2026- Gen Z is Obsessed with Movies, Why Not Broadway? and More
by - Jul 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Jul 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Broadway Veteran Melody Betts Advances to Semi-Finals of Favorite Chef Competition
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2026
When Broadway veteran Melody Betts isn't making magic on stage, she's whipping it up in the kitchen. The star of The Wiz recently advanced to the semi-finals of Colossal's Favorite Chef competition, hosted in partnership with Carla Hall and benefiting the James Beard Foundation.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2026
When Broadway veteran Melody Betts isn't making magic on stage, she's whipping it up in the kitchen. The star of The Wiz recently advanced to the semi-finals of Colossal's Favorite Chef competition, hosted in partnership with Carla Hall and benefiting the James Beard Foundation.
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM and More Set For Round House Theatre 50th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
ROUND HOUSE THEATRE announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring a lineup of programming and celebratory events. The theatre will also debut a refreshed visual identity as part of the milestone.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
ROUND HOUSE THEATRE announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring a lineup of programming and celebratory events. The theatre will also debut a refreshed visual identity as part of the milestone.
SPHINXCONNECT: DISCOVER! And 29TH ANNUAL SPHINX COMPETITION Return In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The Sphinx Organization will return to Detroit in January 2026 with SPHINXCONNECT: DISCOVER! and the 29th Annual SPHINX COMPETITION. The convening will feature more than 30 sessions, workshops, and panels, alongside performances and keynote conversations with leading artists and administrators.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The Sphinx Organization will return to Detroit in January 2026 with SPHINXCONNECT: DISCOVER! and the 29th Annual SPHINX COMPETITION. The convening will feature more than 30 sessions, workshops, and panels, alongside performances and keynote conversations with leading artists and administrators.
Yo-Yo Ma and More Set for Minnesota Orchestra's 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025
The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025
The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.
Review: Nichelle Lewis Charmed In An Intimate Performance at 54 Below
by Eliana Sara - Feb 28, 2025
On 2/21, Nichelle Lewis made her NYC solo cabaret debut at 54 Below to an enthusiastic crowd of friends, family, and fans. Fresh off her acclaimed performances as Sarah in Ragtime and Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway, she created a lovely evening with songs across the musical spectrum.
by Eliana Sara - Feb 28, 2025
On 2/21, Nichelle Lewis made her NYC solo cabaret debut at 54 Below to an enthusiastic crowd of friends, family, and fans. Fresh off her acclaimed performances as Sarah in Ragtime and Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway, she created a lovely evening with songs across the musical spectrum.
Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024
Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024
Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.
AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October 2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October 2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.
Review: THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 16, 2023
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts?
by Jared Fessler - Dec 16, 2023
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts?
Photos: Get a First Look at THE WIZ Broadway-Bound Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Wiz revival coming to Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Wiz revival coming to Broadway!
Review: THE WIZ at National Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 26, 2023
In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 26, 2023
In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.
THE WIZ to Play Pittsburgh's Benedum Center Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023
'The Wiz' will play the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Get all the details and ticket information here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023
'The Wiz' will play the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Get all the details and ticket information here!
Tickets On Sale Friday For THE WIZ in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Tickets for the San Francisco engagement of The Wiz will go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. for the four-week engagement performing at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Tickets for the San Francisco engagement of The Wiz will go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. for the four-week engagement performing at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2023
In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2023
In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!
Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Set for BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).
What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022
Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022
Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023.
VIDEO: Watch 'Do You Love Me?' From FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Watch 'Do You Love Me?' here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Watch 'Do You Love Me?' here!
VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced principal casting for its new to Chicago production of Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, set to hit the Lyric stage this Fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced principal casting for its new to Chicago production of Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, set to hit the Lyric stage this Fall.
Broadway Bares: Twerk From Home Raises $349,434 So Far For BC/EFA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021
The show, directed by Tony Award winner and Bares creator Jerry Mitchell and co-directed by Laya Barak and Nick Kenkel, featured 14 original numbers that opened the doors for 170 dancers to uncover fantasies and discover confidence in the wake of being stuck at home for so long.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021
The show, directed by Tony Award winner and Bares creator Jerry Mitchell and co-directed by Laya Barak and Nick Kenkel, featured 14 original numbers that opened the doors for 170 dancers to uncover fantasies and discover confidence in the wake of being stuck at home for so long.
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