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Beth Leavel

Birth Place: Raleigh, NC, USA

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Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and L.A. Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Lempicka is her 14th Broadway show, following notable turns in The Prom, Baby It’s You, Bandstand, Crazy for You, 42nd Street, and more. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, including ‘Mama Rose’ in Gypsy at The Muny. She has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences across America with her award-winning cabaret act. Film/TV credits include Ghosts of Christmas Always, “Walking Dead: World Beyond,” and the last episode of “E.R.” UNC-G alum, and proud recipient of the Human Rights Campaign (WCNY) Ally for Equality Award. This is for T.J., Sam, and Adam. www.bethleavel.net

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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble () [Replacement]
Performer
Lempicka Lempicka
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
The Baroness
The Devil Wears Prada The Devil Wears Prada
[Chicago]
Pre-Broadway World Premiere, 2021
Miranda Priestly
The Prom The Prom
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Dee Dee Allen
Gypsy Gypsy
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2018
Rose
Annie Annie
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Revival, 2017
Miss Hannigan
Bandstand Bandstand
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Adams
The Prom The Prom
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Dee Dee Allen
The Bandstand The Bandstand
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production, 2015
Mrs. Adams
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Aunt Eller
Elf The Musical Elf The Musical
[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Emily
Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
Baby It's You! Baby It's You!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Florence Greenberg
Elf - The Musical Elf - The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Emily
The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Drowsy
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Mary/Blanche/Jane/Nun
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Aggie Ford
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Lone Star Love
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]
[Replacement]
42nd Street 42nd Street
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Maggie Jones (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Dorothy Brock (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Maggie Jones (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Dorothy Brock (Standby)
Maggie Jones (Standby)
The Jazz Singer
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer
The Jazz Singer
[Off-Broadway]
1999
The Civil War
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Mabel
Mrs. Bixby
Mabel
The Civil War
[Houston, TX (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Mrs. Lydia Bixby/Violet
Show Boat
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Ellie [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Crazy for You
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Tess
Polly Baker (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
An Unfinished Song
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1991
Beth
Broadway Jukebox
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1990
Performer
42nd Street
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Annie [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Promises, Promises
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Equity Library Theatre Revival, 1983
Performer

Movies

42nd Street
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Renee
BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams

TV Shows

Submissions Only
Val Reilly

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Beth Leavel, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Prom

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!

Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone

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Photos: Drew & Dane's 33rd Annual Festivity Supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights A Photo
Photos: Drew & Dane's 33rd Annual Festivity Supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

On Monday evening, Broadway had its holiday season kick-off at Sony Hall with Drew & Dane’s 33rd Annual Festivity, Resilience and Resonance. Check out photos from the event.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 4, 2025- THE GREAT GATSBY Welcomes New Stars and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 4, 2025- THE GREAT GATSBY Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Dec 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Phillipa Soo, Beth Leavel and More Will Lead Workshop of New Musical SATELLITES Photo
Phillipa Soo, Beth Leavel and More Will Lead Workshop of New Musical SATELLITES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

Casting has been announced for the upcoming New York workshop presentation of the new musical SATELLITES, with book, music, and lyrics by Zack Zadek. Learn more here!
Beth Leavel, Marilyn Maye, Christine Ebersole With Billy Stritch, And More Come To 54 Photo
Beth Leavel, Marilyn Maye, Christine Ebersole With Billy Stritch, And More Come To 54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

54 Below has announced its performance schedule for the week of November 24–30, featuring concerts by Christine Pedi, Beth Leavel, Marilyn Maye, and Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch. 
PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway Photo
PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

Pen Pals will present its fourth and final extension, along with an expanded roster of performers. The Off-Broadway play will now continue its run at the DR2 Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 30, 2025- LIBERATION Opens On Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 30, 2025- LIBERATION Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 30, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Beth Leavel, Jane Bruce and More to Star in ALICE IN NEVERLAND Reading Photo
Beth Leavel, Jane Bruce and More to Star in ALICE IN NEVERLAND Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

The new musical Alice in Neverland will host invite-only industry presentations at New 42 Studios in November. Learn more about the new Alice in Wonderland musical here!
​Catherine Curtin and Marcia Cross to Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway Photo
​Catherine Curtin and Marcia Cross to Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

The Off-Broadway play Pen Pals at the DR2 Theatre with its moving portrayal of enduring friendship—and this fall, the production welcomes acclaimed actresses Catherine Curtin and Marcia Cross. Learn more!
Photos: Tony-Winner Beth Leavel Joins Breaking The Binary Theatre Star-Studded THE D Photo
Photos: Tony-Winner Beth Leavel Joins Breaking The Binary Theatre Star-Studded THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In Concert At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Check out brand-new photos of Breaking the Binary Theatre’s one-night-only concert presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall! The concert kicked off the 2025 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.
Tony Award-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society's 2025 Award Photo
Tony Award-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society's 2025 Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will receive the 2025 Sarah Siddons Society Award at the organization’s annual benefit on November 17, 2025, at The Arts Club of Chicago.
Photos: Cecily Strong, Bonnie Milligan, And Cynthia Nixon Lead BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABOR Photo
Photos: Cecily Strong, Bonnie Milligan, And Cynthia Nixon Lead BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABORTION Benefit At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

A is For hosted its annual Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit last night at 54 Below, bringing together some of Broadway’s brightest stars in a powerful evening of performance, solidarity, and advocacy for abortion access. Check out photos of the event below.
Cecily Strong and Bonnie Milligan to Host A is For’s Annual Fundraiser Photo
Cecily Strong and Bonnie Milligan to Host A is For’s Annual Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion has revealed the line up for their annual fundraiser being held at 54 Below. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Photos: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record $1,633,803 Photo
Photos: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record $1,633,803
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. See photos from the event here and learn more about the Broadway Flea Market!
2025 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide Photo
2025 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 21, 2025

The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2025- ART On Broadway First Look and More! Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2025- ART On Broadway First Look and More!
by - Sep 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song Photo
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025

Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, 'What We Leave Behind', playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley.
Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel and More in THE RINK Concert at CSC Photo
Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel and More in THE RINK Concert at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Classic Stage Company kicked off their 2025-2026 season last night with the first of two benefit concert performances of The Rink. See photos here and learn more!
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh Photo
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025

Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
Butler, Iglehart and More to Join Broadway Flea Market Autograph Table & Photo Booth Photo
Butler, Iglehart and More to Join Broadway Flea Market Autograph Table & Photo Booth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is set for September, when New York City’s Theater District turns into a fan paradise with exclusive meet-and-greet moments at the Autograph Table and Photo Booth. Learn how to join!
Photos: Beth Leavel, Jessie Mueller and More in THE RINK Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Beth Leavel, Jessie Mueller and More in THE RINK Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s two-night-only benefit concert performances of The Rink. See photos from rehearsals here and learn how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Beth Leavel been in?

Beth Leavel has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Beth Leavel been in?

Beth Leavel has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Beth Leavel been nominated for?

DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby It's You!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Baby It's You!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Baby It's You!, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Annie, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.

What awards has Beth Leavel won?

Beth Leavel has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Drowsy Chaperone.

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