Mickey Rooney

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

Latest News on Mickey Rooney:
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025 (Jan 5, 2026)

Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below (Dec 16, 2025)

ABC Unveils 2025 Holiday Programming Lineup with New Specials, Festive Films, & More (Nov 4, 2025)

Photos

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performa Photo

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Theatre Marquee for Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney starring in Sugar Babies opening on Br Photo

Theatre Marquee for Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney starring in Sugar Babies opening on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on October 8, 1979 in New York City

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Theatre Marquee for Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney starring in Sugar Babies opening on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on October 8, 1979 in New York City

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain backstage after a Performance in 'Sugar Babies' at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 1980

Date:

02/19/2018

From: Photo Throwback: Backstage with Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at SUGAR BABIES in 1980

Mickey Rooney in New York City, backstage at ''sugarbabies'' with his wife Jan on Jul Photo

Mickey Rooney in New York City, backstage at ''sugarbabies'' with his wife Jan on July 28th, 1981

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney and wife attend Liza Minnelli and David Gest''s wedding held at Marble Photo

Mickey Rooney and wife attend Liza Minnelli and David Gest''s wedding held at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City on March 16th, 2002.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney and wife attend Liza Minnelli and David Gest''s wedding held at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City on March 16th, 2002.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney and wife attend Liza Minnelli and David Gest''s wedding held at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City on March 16th, 2002.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney attends Liza Minelli and David Gest''s wedding held at Marble Collegiat Photo

Mickey Rooney attends Liza Minelli and David Gest''s wedding held at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City on March 16th, 2002.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney at The Sands Expo in Las Vegas in January of 1996.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney at The Sands Expo in Las Vegas in January of 1996.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney at The Sands Expo in Las Vegas in January of 1996.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney .with his wife Jan Chamberlain.Backstage after a Perform Photo

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney .with his wife Jan Chamberlain.Backstage after a Performance in Sugar Babies at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City..June 1980.Ã�'â€šÃ‚Â© Walter McBride/WM Photography

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Theatre Marquee for Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney starring in Sugar Babies opening on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on October 8, 1979 in New York City

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Theatre Marquee for Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney starring in Sugar Babies opening on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on October 8, 1979 in New York City

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Theatre Marquee for Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney starring in Sugar Babies opening on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on October 8, 1979 in New York City

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney.in New York City..September 1979.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney with his wife Jan Chamberlain on September 1, 1979 in New York City.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney leaving the stage door after a Performance in Sugar Babies at the Mark Photo

Mickey Rooney leaving the stage door after a Performance in Sugar Babies at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City. June 30, 1980.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney .with his wife Jan Chamberlain.Backstage after a Performance in Sugar Babies at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City..June 1980.

Date:

04/08/2014

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey Rooney

STAGE CREDITS

The Wizard of Oz

[Off-Broadway]

Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1999

Wizard of Oz

Professor Marvel

Wizard of Oz

Professor Marvel

The Wizard of Oz

[Off-Broadway]

Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1998

Performer

The Will Rogers Follies

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1991

Clem Rogers [Replacement]

[Replacement]

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

[US Tour]

National Tour, 1987

Prologus/Pseudolus

Sugar Babies

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1979

Featured Performer

Mickey

Featured Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Mickey

Featured Performer

W.C.

[Broadway]

Closed on the road, 1971

Performer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical

Mickey Rooney, Sugar Babies

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mickey Rooney, Sugar Babies

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mickey Rooney, Sugar Babies

Videos

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Previews AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS on LIVE WITH KELLY A Video

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Previews AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK

by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-24 10:59:24

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Explains What AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Is All About

by Joey Mervis - 2025-07-03 13:59:02

VIDEO: Renee Zellweger Talks About How She Prepared for the Role of Judy Garland on L Video

VIDEO: Renee Zellweger Talks About How She Prepared for the Role of Judy Garland on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN!

by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-15 21:14:10

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS

by Alan Henry - 2019-10-03 15:45:18

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Footage From CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mil Video

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Footage From CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-28 09:35:11

TV: The Cast Of CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Meets The Press!

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-13 18:13:38

VIDEO: New Family Musical MUTT HOUSE Comes to Kirk Douglas Theatre

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-07-20 22:03:51

VIDEO: Flashback - Mickey Rooney Talks Mickey Mouse and More in SAG Foundation 'Conve Video

VIDEO: Flashback - Mickey Rooney Talks Mickey Mouse and More in SAG Foundation 'Conversations'

by Movies News Desk - 2014-04-10 21:56:46

VIDEO: Billy Crystal: Mickey Rooney Was 'Tremendous Talent'

by Caryn Robbins - 2014-04-07 09:29:43

STAGE TUBE: SOUND OF MUSIC Trailer Starring Jessica Grove and Ben Davis!

by BWW News Desk - 2012-05-23 11:30:24

TV STAGE TUBE: Nickelodeon's 'SPECTACULAR!' Trailer

by Eddie Varley - 2009-02-16 16:12:02

News

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025 Photo

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below Photo

Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - Dec 16, 2025

Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.

ABC Unveils 2025 Holiday Programming Lineup with New Specials, Festive Films, & More Photo

ABC Unveils 2025 Holiday Programming Lineup with New Specials, Festive Films, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

ABC is ringing in the 2025 holiday season with the official lineup of festive programming arriving in the coming months including holiday episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” specials like “CMA Country Christmas,' and more.

AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Extends at Mirvish Photo

AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Extends at Mirvish
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Due to popular demand, an additional week of performances has been added for the Canadian premiere of Ava: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern as Hollywood’s original femme fatale Ava Gardner.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for THE KEENERS Industry Reading Photo

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for THE KEENERS Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the exclusive developmental industry reading of The Keeners, a new play with music by Barbara Grecki. Learn more!

Review: Ava: The Secret Conversations Photo

Review: Ava: The Secret Conversations
by Tina St. Angelo - Sep 29, 2025

I ruined his life…. Whose life? Frank Sinatra. The newest production at the Studebaker Theater is Elizabeth McGovern’s play Ava: The Secret Conversations. She wrote the play which is based upon Peter Evans’ and Ava Gardner’s book “The Secret Conversations”.

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career Photo

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back Photo

The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 17, 2025

The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.

Photos: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Celebrates Gala Opening Night Photo

Photos: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Celebrates Gala Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 8, 2025

Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern just made its New York premiere at NY City Center, Stage I. Check out photos from inside the opening night gala celebration below!

Review Roundup: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Starring Elizabeth McGovern Opens at Ci Photo

Review Roundup: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Starring Elizabeth McGovern Opens at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern is making its New York premiere! Read reviews for the production!

Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025 Photo

Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for August 2025! See the list of BroadwayWorld's top shows here!

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Previews AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS on LIVE WITH KELLY A Photo

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Previews AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025

Elizabeth McGovern, writer and star of AVA: The Secret Conversations, recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to preview the production, which sees her playing the Hollywood icon Ava Gardner. Watch the interview now!

Review: SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD at ARTS Theatre Photo

Review: SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 18, 2025

Be quick to book if you need a good laugh.

Review: CHRIS GRACE: AS SCARLETT JOHANSSON at Kennedy Center Family Theater Photo

Review: CHRIS GRACE: AS SCARLETT JOHANSSON at Kennedy Center Family Theater
by Peter Rouleau - Jul 13, 2025

'Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson' runs only slightly over an hour, but one leaves with a greater appreciation for our common humanity, regardless of race and gender...and isn't that, after all, the very mission of theatre?

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Explains What AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Is All About Photo

Video: Elizabeth McGovern Explains What AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Is All About
by Joey Mervis - Jul 3, 2025

Elizabeth McGovern is returning to the New York stage for the first time in almost two decades in AVA: The Secret Conversations- a new play that she also wrote. Watch in this video as the team chats more about the new play!

Photos: Meet the Cast of AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Photo

Photos: Meet the Cast of AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 1, 2025

Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern is preparing to make its New York premiere! Check out photos of the cast meeting the press here!

Summer 2025 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors Photo

Summer 2025 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 22, 2025

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2025 in New York City will bring with it plenty of new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June, July, and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

Elizabeth McGoverm's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Play in Chicago Photo

Elizabeth McGoverm's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Play in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-nominated actress and Evanston native Elizabeth McGovern, will make its Chicago premiere. Learn more!

Elizabeth McGovern's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Make New York Debut Photo

Elizabeth McGovern's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Make New York Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern will make its New York premiere this summer at NY City Center, Stage I. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: The Showbroads FA-LA-LA-LA FABULOUS! at The Triad The First Gift of the Seaso Photo

Review: The Showbroads FA-LA-LA-LA FABULOUS! at The Triad The First Gift of the Season
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 17, 2024

Four years later, The Showbroads are this season's biggest gift.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mickey Rooney been in?

Mickey Rooney has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Mickey Rooney been in?

Mickey Rooney has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mickey Rooney been nominated for?

Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sugar Babies, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sugar Babies and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sugar Babies.

Videos