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Tovah Feldshuh

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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TOVAH FELDSHUH (Mrs. Brice) is thrilled to be working with Lea Michele and the company of Funny Girl. Feldshuh is a sixtime Emmy & Tony nominee and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. Additionally, for her theatre work, she has won four Drama Desks, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Dramalogues, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Helen Hayes and Lucille Lortel Awards for Best Actress. She has recently been twice nominated as Best Actress in Los Angeles for her work in Jonathan Shapiro’s Sisters-in-Law, originating the role of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Broadway: Cyrano, Rodgers & Hart, Dreyfus in Rehearsal, Yentl, Saravá!, Lend Me a Tenor, Golda’s Balcony, Irena’s Vow, and the show-stopping, trapeze-swinging Berthe in Pippin. Off-Broadway and around the country: Playing everything from Juliet to Tallulah Bankhead to three queens of Henry VIII to nine Jews from birth to death in Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! Most recently she portrayed famed sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Mark St. Germain’s Becoming Dr. Ruth directed by Scott Schwartz.

On TV: Deanna Monroe “The Walking Dead”, Danielle Melnick “Law & Order”, POTUS Pauline Mackenzie “Salvation”, and Naomi Bunch “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” where Feldshuh can be seen singing the dignified showstopper: “Where’s the Bathroom!” In 2021, she completed filming “Scenes from a Marriage” for HBO opposite Oscar Isaac.

On Film: Kissing Jessica Stein, (Golden Satellite Award), A Walk on the Moon, Brewster’s Millions, Just My Luck, Daniel, The Idolmaker, Clifford the Big Red Dog for Paramount, and Ms. Feldshuh’s award-winning performance as Prime Minister Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony which has been made into the award-winning motion picture Golda’s Balcony The Film. She will soon be seen Armageddon Time opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins and Anne Hathaway, and Start Without Me produced by Matt Damon, opposite Finn Wittrock.

In Concert: Her one-woman shows, “Tovah is LEONA!” (Helmsley) and “Aging is Optional” enjoy sold-out engagements and rave reviews around the country. “Tovah: Out of Her Mind” has played all over the world and was voted Best One Woman Show of the Year by the BOSTON GLOBE.

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Tovah Feldshuh STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mrs. Brice [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2021
Dr. Ruth

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Star [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Berthe [Replacement]

Berthe [Replacement]

Berthe [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Irena Gut Opdyke

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Irena Gut Opdyke

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Dolly Gallagher Levi

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Golda Meir

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Golda Meir

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Tallulah Bankhead

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Gretchen Mulhausen

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bessie Burger

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Katherine of Aragon/Anne of Cleves/Catherine

[Off-Broadway]
1991
The Daughter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Maria

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Mirandolina

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Melaniya

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Mrs. Jelliwell

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Kate Hardcastle

[Broadway]
1979
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Flor

[Broadway]
1975
Yentl

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Performer

[Broadway]
1974
Myriam

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1974
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Nuns

Foodseller

Nun

Writing

Playwright
Conceiver

Tovah Feldshuh Movies

Nunzio
[ 1978 ] Michelle
The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Brenda Roberts
Cheaper to Keep Her
[ 1980 ] K.D. Locke
Daniel
[ 1983 ] Linda Mindish
Silver Bullet
[ 1985 ] Older Jane
Brewster's Millions
[ 1985 ] Marilyn
The Blue Iguana
[ 1988 ] Detective Vera Quinn
A Day in October
[ 1991 ] Emma Kublitz
The Real Shlemiel
[ 1995 ] Zlateh the Goat, Aunt Sarah, The Matchmaker
Comfortably Numb
[ 1995 ] Victoria Stevens
Hudson River Blues
[ 1997 ] Charlotte
Charlie Hoboken
[ 1998 ] Angie Cedars
Montana
[ 1998 ] Greta
The Corruptor
[ 1999 ] U.S. Attorney Margaret Wheeler
A Walk on the Moon
[ 1999 ] Lillian Kantrowitz
Happy Accidents
[ 2000 ] Lillian Weaver
Friends and Family
[ 2001 ] Alma Jennings
Kissing Jessica Stein
[ 2001 ] Judy Stein
The End of the Bar
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Garner
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Sponge-Brush Woman
The Tollbooth
[ 2004 ] Ruthie Cohen
The Reality Trap
[ 2005 ] Irina Bolton
Life on the Ledge
[ 2005 ] Mother
Alchemy
[ 2005 ] Senior Editor
Just My Luck
[ 2006 ] Madame Z
Lady in the Water
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Bubchik
O Jerusalem
[ 2006 ] Golda Meir
Love Comes Lately
[ 2007 ] Ethel
Love Life
[ 2007 ] Hannah
Eavesdrop
[ 2008 ] Susie
Language of the Enemy
[ 2008 ] Rebecca Meir
Goyband
[ 2008 ] Leah
Acts of Mercy
[ 2009 ] Nurse Ruth Baker
Ten Stories Tall
[ 2010 ] Grace Parker
Heterosexuals
[ 2010 ] Remy
A Buddy Story
[ 2010 ] Buddy's Mom
She's Funny That Way
[ 2014 ] Miriam Pendergast
A Little Game
[ 2014 ] Head of School
Angelica
[ 2015 ] Nora
Baked in Brooklyn
[ 2016 ] David's Mom
Love Type D
[ 2019 ] Dr. Elsa Blomgren
Remember Amnesia
[ 2019 ] Dr. Paula Smith
Golda's Balcony
[ 2019 ] Golda Meir
Clifford the Big Red Dog
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Crullerman
Come Find Me
[ 2021 ] Helena
Bleecker
[ 2022 ] Linda
Armageddon Time
[ 2022 ] Grandma Mickey Rabinowitz

Tovah Feldshuh TV Shows

Scream, Pretty Peggy
Agnes Thornton
Ryan's Hope
Martha McKee
Gibbsville
Carole
Serpico
Erica Molinas
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Katharine Hepburn
Barnaby Jones
Laura Woods
The Bob Newhart Show
Veronica Kidd
Family
Susan Bowers
The World of Darkness
Clara Sanford
Once Upon a Classic
Sandy
Terror Out of the Sky
Jeannie Devereux
Holocaust
Helena Slomova
Beggarman, Thief
Monika Wolner
The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal
Florence
The Women's Room
Iso
Murder Ink
Laura Ireland
The Love Boat
[ 1977-1984 ] Margo Bush, Susan Ridley
Airwolf
Sarah Lebow
The Equalizer
Samantha Page
L.A. Law
Lynn Palmer
Mariah
Deena Hertz
ABC Afterschool Specials
Mrs. Carr
Another World
Alice Benson
Against the Law
Connor
Citizen Cohn
Iva Schlesinger
Tribeca
Sheila Goldberg
The Cosby Mysteries
Rose
As the World Turns
Dr. Bethany Rose
All My Children
Lila Stevenson
A Will of Their Own
Mrs. Rubenstein
Cosby
Annie
The Education of Max Bickford
Sharon Bickford
Queens Supreme
Marie
Crossing Jordan
[ 2006-2007 ] Mrs. Elaine Brandau, Mrs. Elaine Hoffman
Law & Order
[ 1991-2007 ] Defense Attorney Danielle Melnick
Ugly Betty
Mrs. Varner
The Good Wife
Lena
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Defense Attorney Danielle Melnick
Covert Affairs
Rivka Singer
Beautiful People
Lynch
Blue Bloods
Sylvia Hayden
Flesh and Bone
Ivana
The Walking Dead
[ 2015-2016 ] Deanna Monroe
Chicago Justice
Judge Danielle Melnick
Salvation
[ 2017-2018 ] President Mackenzie
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
[ 2015-2018 ] Naomi Bunch
Bull
Judge Garner
Elena of Avalor
Grandma Miriam
Star Wars Resistance
[ 2018-2020 ] Aunt Z
Scenes from a Marriage
Miryam, Jonathan's mother

Tovah Feldshuh Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Performer, Visiting Production

Tovah FeldshuhGolda's Balcony


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Leading Actress in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Irena's Vow

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Tovah Feldshuh, Golda's Balcony

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Tallulah Hallelujah!

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Tovah Feldshuh, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Lend Me a Tenor

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Lend Me a Tenor

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Tovah Feldshuh , Sarava

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1976 - Performance

Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Tovah Feldshuh, Yentl

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Tovah FeldshuhYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Special Mention

Tovah FeldshusYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Obie Awards - 1975 - Performance

Tovah FeldshuhYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Young Player

Tovah Feldshuh, Rogers & Hart


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Young Player

Tovah FeldshuhYentl the Yeshiva Boy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Young Player

Tovah Feldshuh, Dreyfus in Rehearsal

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Tovah Feldshuh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tovah Feldshuh been in?

Tovah Feldshuh has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Tovah Feldshuh been in?

Tovah Feldshuh has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tovah Feldshuh been nominated for?

Tovah Feldshuh has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Performer at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Golda's Balcony," Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Irena's Vow," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Golda's Balcony." She has also received nominations for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Golda's Balcony," as well as Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for the same production. Other nominations include Outstanding Solo Performance for "Tallulah Hallelujah!" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical for "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh" at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play for "Lend Me a Tenor." Tovah Feldshuh's nominations also extend to the Tony Awards for various productions like "Sarava," "Yentl," and "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy." She has received recognition at the Theatre World Awards, Obie Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her outstanding performances in productions like "Rogers & Hart," "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," and "Dreyfus in Rehearsal."

What awards has Tovah Feldshuh won?

Tovah Feldshuh has won several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Performer for a Visiting Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Golda's Balcony," Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Irena's Vow," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Golda's Balcony," Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "Golda's Balcony," Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Lend Me a Tenor," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Yentl," Special Mention at the Drama Desk Awards for "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," Performance at the Obie Awards for "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," Best Young Player at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Rogers & Hart," Best Young Player at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," and Best Young Player at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dreyfus in Rehearsal."

How many shows has Tovah Feldshuh written?

Tovah Feldshuh has written 3 shows including Tovah: Out of Her Mind (Playwright), Tovah: Out of Her Mind (Conceiver), Tallulah Hallelujah! (Playwright).

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