Nora Bayes
Birth Place: Joliet, IL, USA
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1917
Madame Sand, Florence Reed, Polly of the Follies, Music Memory
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1915
Miss Soubrette, Nettie, Nora Bayes, Cleopatra, Winter Garden Chorus
Productions
Writing
Composer
Sketches/Composer/Lyricist
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Videos
Video: Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Talk Lifelong Friendship on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-18 14:58:01
Video: Katharine McPhee Shares How Shoshana Bean Changed Her Approach to Singing
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-18 13:19:53
News
Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Are Written By Married Couples?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026
Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026
Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 19, 2025
by - Dec 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Talk Lifelong Friendship on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
Broadway icons Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin visited The View, where they spoke about their decades-long friendship, which began during the original North American production of Evita in 1979. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
Broadway icons Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin visited The View, where they spoke about their decades-long friendship, which began during the original North American production of Evita in 1979. Watch the interview now.
Video: Katharine McPhee Shares How Shoshana Bean Changed Her Approach to Singing
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
BroadwayWorld spoke with Katharine McPhee about playing a vaudeville star in the new Gilded Age-era series The Artist, who also shared the best advice she has received as a performer. Check out the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
BroadwayWorld spoke with Katharine McPhee about playing a vaudeville star in the new Gilded Age-era series The Artist, who also shared the best advice she has received as a performer. Check out the interview now.
American Classics to Present MOONLIGHT, MUSIC AND ROMANCE: Musical Lunar Delights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Continuing the 28th Season theme of Sun, Moon, and Stars, American Classics will present 'Moonlight, Music, and Romance: Musical Lunar Delights' in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Continuing the 28th Season theme of Sun, Moon, and Stars, American Classics will present 'Moonlight, Music, and Romance: Musical Lunar Delights' in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Katharine McPhee Joins Murder Mystery Series THE ARTIST
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024
Katharine McPhee has joined the cast of the new limited original series The Artist. The Smash star, along with Jill Hennessy, Ever Anderson, and Ana Mulvoy Ten have all been cast in the The Network series.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024
Katharine McPhee has joined the cast of the new limited original series The Artist. The Smash star, along with Jill Hennessy, Ever Anderson, and Ana Mulvoy Ten have all been cast in the The Network series.
Review: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - Jul 26, 2024
Legendary but forgotten belter Sophie Tucker is revived in a big way in this adoring new musical
by Marakay Rogers - Jul 26, 2024
Legendary but forgotten belter Sophie Tucker is revived in a big way in this adoring new musical
LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS Extends at Bucks County Playhouse; Watch New Footage Here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024
Bucks County Playhouse has released all new video footage of the world premiere musical, “Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” and announced an extra performance of the musical.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024
Bucks County Playhouse has released all new video footage of the world premiere musical, “Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” and announced an extra performance of the musical.
Photos: LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024
Get a first look at photos of Last of the Red Hot Mamas at Bucks County Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024
Get a first look at photos of Last of the Red Hot Mamas at Bucks County Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
World Premiere Musical LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS To Debut At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024
The world premiere musical LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS debuts at Bucks County Playhouse on July 28, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024
The world premiere musical LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS debuts at Bucks County Playhouse on July 28, 2024.
JUDY GARLAND: A CELEBRATION 3 CD/2 LP Set To Be Released in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024
Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited/Acrobat Music has announced the release on July 5, 2024 of the 3-CD 73 track album Judy Garland: A Celebration, selections of which are included on the first volume of an LP of the same name. C
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024
Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited/Acrobat Music has announced the release on July 5, 2024 of the 3-CD 73 track album Judy Garland: A Celebration, selections of which are included on the first volume of an LP of the same name. C
GEORGE M. COHAN: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION A New 3-CD Set, Benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2023
'George M. Cohan: The Ultimate Collection'-- a specially priced three-CD set celebrating the father of the modern Broadway musical--is being released on July 4th, which Cohan always claimed as his birthday.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2023
'George M. Cohan: The Ultimate Collection'-- a specially priced three-CD set celebrating the father of the modern Broadway musical--is being released on July 4th, which Cohan always claimed as his birthday.
Who Has Worn the Most Hats on Broadway? Part 1
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 16, 2022
Today's question is: Who has worn the most hats on Broadway- director, producer, writer, actor, etc.? Here are a few folks that could hold a record for the 'number of hats' they've worn on Broadway shows. Part one includes those who have worn four or five hats on Broadway shows and part two will include those who have held even more positions than that!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 16, 2022
Today's question is: Who has worn the most hats on Broadway- director, producer, writer, actor, etc.? Here are a few folks that could hold a record for the 'number of hats' they've worn on Broadway shows. Part one includes those who have worn four or five hats on Broadway shows and part two will include those who have held even more positions than that!
30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021
There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021
There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 8 - 'B is For Broadway', SIX BY SONDHEIM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021
Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the children's book 'B is For Broadway', the sequel to 'A is For Audra', plus the documentary Six By Sondheim, monologue books, the Desert Song cast recording, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021
Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the children's book 'B is For Broadway', the sequel to 'A is For Audra', plus the documentary Six By Sondheim, monologue books, the Desert Song cast recording, and more!
Theater Stories: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Vaudeville History,
Theater Ghosts and More About The Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2020
This week's Theater Stories features the Palace Theatre! Learn about the theatre's rich history with vaudeville, the films to have made their premiere at the theatre, including Citizen Kane and others, the most recent show to be performed in the theatre, the SpongeBob musical, and much more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2020
This week's Theater Stories features the Palace Theatre! Learn about the theatre's rich history with vaudeville, the films to have made their premiere at the theatre, including Citizen Kane and others, the most recent show to be performed in the theatre, the SpongeBob musical, and much more!
Theater Stories: A Ziegfeld Follies Ghost, the Impact of THE LION KING & More About The New Amsterdam Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2020
Today's Theater Stories features The New Amsterdam Theatre! Learn about the history of The Ziegfeld Follies, the ghost of a showgirl that haunts the theater, the impact of The Lion King, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2020
Today's Theater Stories features The New Amsterdam Theatre! Learn about the history of The Ziegfeld Follies, the ghost of a showgirl that haunts the theater, the impact of The Lion King, and more!
Historian Ben West Heads To DC For Two-Part Lecture Series
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019
UnsungMusicalsCo. heads to Washington, D.C. where Show Time! creator Ben West will give a two-part lecture series for The Library of Congress entitled Diversity and the Birth of Broadway.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019
UnsungMusicalsCo. heads to Washington, D.C. where Show Time! creator Ben West will give a two-part lecture series for The Library of Congress entitled Diversity and the Birth of Broadway.
BWW Exclusive: New York's Palace Theatre- The Valhalla of Vaudeville
by Trav S. D. - Aug 10, 2018
Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.
by Trav S. D. - Aug 10, 2018
Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.
ZIEGFELD GIRLS to be Held at Lang Recital Hall, 5/28
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016
The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ZIEGFELD GIRLS, a multi-media event hosted by Martin Schneit, with special guest stars Jamie Buxton, Erin Cronican and Candice Oden, on Saturday, May 28th, 2016. The event will take place at Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College (68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenue), and tickets for the 3:30pm performance are now on sale.
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016
The Ziegfeld Society of New York City will present ZIEGFELD GIRLS, a multi-media event hosted by Martin Schneit, with special guest stars Jamie Buxton, Erin Cronican and Candice Oden, on Saturday, May 28th, 2016. The event will take place at Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College (68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenue), and tickets for the 3:30pm performance are now on sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nora Bayes been in?
Nora Bayes has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Nora Bayes been in?
Nora Bayes has not appeared in the West End
How many shows has Nora Bayes written?
Nora Bayes has written 3 shows including Little Miss Fix-It (Composer), Ziegfeld Follies of 1931 (Composer), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist).
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