Vivian Reed
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Latest News on Vivian Reed:
World Premiere of GOING WILD Comes to Rover Dramawerks (Sep 22, 2025)
Rover Dramawerks to Present MURDER AT THE ORIENT BURLESQUE (Jul 22, 2025)
THE HAT BOX to Continue Rover Dramawerks 25th Anniversary Season (Feb 17, 2025)
World Premiere of GOING WILD Comes to Rover Dramawerks (Sep 22, 2025)
Rover Dramawerks to Present MURDER AT THE ORIENT BURLESQUE (Jul 22, 2025)
THE HAT BOX to Continue Rover Dramawerks 25th Anniversary Season (Feb 17, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Performer
Enchantress
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Marsha
Young Irene
Marsha/Young Irene
Marsha
Young Irene
Movies
Headin' for Broadway
[ 1980 ] Valerie Walker
[ 1980 ] Valerie Walker
L'africain
[ 1983 ] Joséphine
[ 1983 ] Joséphine
La rumba
[ 1987 ] Josephine Baker
[ 1987 ] Josephine Baker
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical
Vivian Reed3 Mo' Divas
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Vivian Reed , The High Rollers Social and Pleasure Club
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Vivian Reed, Bubbling Brown Sugar
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1976 - Best Performance
Vivian Reed, Bubbling Brown Sugar
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1976 - Performance
Vivian ReedBubblin’ Brown Sugar
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Vivian Reed, Bubbling Brown Sugar
Videos
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Ebony Reptertory Theatre
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-11-20 11:12:29
TV: Feinstein's/54 Below Gets Ready for the Holidays with Norm Lewis, Alice Ripley & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-11-24 15:00:45
News
World Premiere of GOING WILD Comes to Rover Dramawerks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Rover Dramawerks will continue their 25th Anniversary Season with a bonus show, the World Premiere of Going Wild by Peter Snoad, a partnership with Theatre Network of Texas and their TNT POPS! New Play Project.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Rover Dramawerks will continue their 25th Anniversary Season with a bonus show, the World Premiere of Going Wild by Peter Snoad, a partnership with Theatre Network of Texas and their TNT POPS! New Play Project.
Rover Dramawerks to Present MURDER AT THE ORIENT BURLESQUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Rover Dramawerks will present Murder at the Orient Burlesque by Carol M. Rice, the latest production in its 25th Anniversary Season, running July 31 through August 16 at the Cox Playhouse in Plano.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Rover Dramawerks will present Murder at the Orient Burlesque by Carol M. Rice, the latest production in its 25th Anniversary Season, running July 31 through August 16 at the Cox Playhouse in Plano.
THE HAT BOX to Continue Rover Dramawerks 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Rover Dramawerks will continue their 25th Anniversary Season with the comedy, The Hat Box by Eric Coble. Two sisters find out when they discover a hat box hidden in the back of their recently deceased father's closet. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Rover Dramawerks will continue their 25th Anniversary Season with the comedy, The Hat Box by Eric Coble. Two sisters find out when they discover a hat box hidden in the back of their recently deceased father's closet. Learn more.
Scott Coulter Added To Faculty Of Manhattan Association Of Cabarets' MAC TO SCHOOL Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Scott Coulter has been announced as a new faculty member for MAC to School, bringing his expertise to the educational program.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Scott Coulter has been announced as a new faculty member for MAC to School, bringing his expertise to the educational program.
Interview: Vivian Reed Introduces a New Generation of Singers at Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 23, 2024
Legendary singer and Tony Award winner Vivian Reed is bringing a showcase of talented singers to the Green Room 42 on April 27th with DON’T JUST STAND THERE, PERFORM! We spoke about the upcoming showcase.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 23, 2024
Legendary singer and Tony Award winner Vivian Reed is bringing a showcase of talented singers to the Green Room 42 on April 27th with DON’T JUST STAND THERE, PERFORM! We spoke about the upcoming showcase.
Photos: See Highlights from the 38th Annual MAC Awards
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 17, 2024
The 38th Annual MAC Awards, presented by The Manhattan Association of Cabarets, was in full swing on Monday April 15th at Symphony Space. This year's MAC Awards honored NYC nightlife performers, songwriters, directors, musical directors, piano bar performers, behind the scenes technical experts, and more including Lee Roy Reams and Vivian Reed.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 17, 2024
The 38th Annual MAC Awards, presented by The Manhattan Association of Cabarets, was in full swing on Monday April 15th at Symphony Space. This year's MAC Awards honored NYC nightlife performers, songwriters, directors, musical directors, piano bar performers, behind the scenes technical experts, and more including Lee Roy Reams and Vivian Reed.
Photos: Inside the 2024 MAC Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 16, 2024
The 38th MAC Awards were presented on Monday, April 15, 2024 at a live ceremony at NYC's Symphony Space. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the winners and guests here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 16, 2024
The 38th MAC Awards were presented on Monday, April 15, 2024 at a live ceremony at NYC's Symphony Space. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the winners and guests here!
Liz Callaway, Ann Hampton Callaway, And More Take Home 2024 MAC Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024
The 38th MAC Awards were presented on Monday, April 15, 2024 at a live ceremony at NYC's Symphony Space.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024
The 38th MAC Awards were presented on Monday, April 15, 2024 at a live ceremony at NYC's Symphony Space.
Rover Hosts Evening of 10-Minute Comedies Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
For the sixth year (and the first since before COVID), Rover Dramawerks will present a festival of 10-minute comedies. Selected from over 250 plays submitted blind from playwrights all over the world, eleven short plays will be presented April 11-20.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
For the sixth year (and the first since before COVID), Rover Dramawerks will present a festival of 10-minute comedies. Selected from over 250 plays submitted blind from playwrights all over the world, eleven short plays will be presented April 11-20.
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
Vivian Reed, Lee Roy Reams, and Jean-Pierre Perreaux Will Receive MAC Lifetime Achievement Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
Lillias White, NaTasha Yvette Williams And More Join JUKEBOX A Virtual Celebration Of Black Music Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023
Stage Aurora Theatrical Company announces JUKEBOX a virtual musical celebration to honor Black music month.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023
Stage Aurora Theatrical Company announces JUKEBOX a virtual musical celebration to honor Black music month.
MOTHER LODE to Return To Carnegie Stage in June
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Mother Lode, a play by Virginia Wall Gruenert, will return to Carnegie Stage June 3 at 8:00pm and June 4 at 3:00pm. The production stars Linda Haston, and is directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Mother Lode, a play by Virginia Wall Gruenert, will return to Carnegie Stage June 3 at 8:00pm and June 4 at 3:00pm. The production stars Linda Haston, and is directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen.
Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty-Eight - The Classics
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 28, 2022
Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the work of some artists who are, most definitely, THE CLASSICS.
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 28, 2022
Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the work of some artists who are, most definitely, THE CLASSICS.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Dominique Morisseau, Vivian Reed, Black Theatre United & More to be Honored by Project1VOICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, has announced the esteemed recipients for their upcoming Project1VOICE Honors. The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees will include Vivian Reed, two-time Tony-nominated veteran of five Broadway shows and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, has announced the esteemed recipients for their upcoming Project1VOICE Honors. The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees will include Vivian Reed, two-time Tony-nominated veteran of five Broadway shows and more.
The Philly POPS Celebrates Oscar Hammerstein in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022
Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to the POPS in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You, April 1–3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022
Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to the POPS in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You, April 1–3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.
BWW Cabaret Celebrates International Women's Day with a Look At Some of the Women from the History of Cabaret
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 8, 2022
Broadway World Cabaret has collected a few select videos of just some of the women who have made their mark on the cabaret and concert stages of the world.
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 8, 2022
Broadway World Cabaret has collected a few select videos of just some of the women who have made their mark on the cabaret and concert stages of the world.
Joe Iconis, Sara Neimietz & More to Star in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: THE NEW WAVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022
The Town Hall will present Broadway By The Year: The New Wave on Monday, March 21 at 8pm. Created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, the evening will launch Broadway By The Year’s 21st landmark season at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022
The Town Hall will present Broadway By The Year: The New Wave on Monday, March 21 at 8pm. Created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, the evening will launch Broadway By The Year’s 21st landmark season at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).
BWW Review: Lovely Performers Honor Marilyn Bergman With KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING! at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 3, 2022
Scott Siegel has done it again: a night of trivia, music, and first-rate entertainers paid tribute to the late Marilyn Bergman last night at 54 Below.
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 3, 2022
Scott Siegel has done it again: a night of trivia, music, and first-rate entertainers paid tribute to the late Marilyn Bergman last night at 54 Below.
Long Beach's International City Theatre Honored With 23 Robby Award Nominations And Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022
International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022
International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Vivian Reed been in?
Vivian Reed has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Vivian Reed been in?
Vivian Reed has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Vivian Reed been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Mo' Divas, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The High Rollers Social and Pleasure Club, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bubbling Brown Sugar, Best Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bubbling Brown Sugar, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Bubblin’ Brown Sugar and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bubbling Brown Sugar.
What awards has Vivian Reed won?
Vivian Reed has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Bubbling Brown Sugar. She also received the Best Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bubbling Brown Sugar and was honored with the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Bubbling Brown Sugar.
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