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Janie Dee is an English actress and singer. She won the Olivier Award for Best Actress, Evening Standard Award and Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Play, and in New York the Obie and Theatre World Award for Best Newcomer, for her performance as Jacie Triplethree in Alan Ayckbourn's Comic Potential.

She also won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for her performance as Carrie Pipperidge in Nicholas Hytner's acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel at the National Theatre.

In 2013, Dee won the TMA Theatre Award UK for Best Performance in a Musical for her performance as Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly at Curve, Leicester.

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Janie Dee STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Revival, 2019
Mme Dubonnet

[West End]
London Return Engagement, 2019
Phyllis Stone

[West End]
National Theatre Premiere, 2017
Phyllis Rogers Stone

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Margery

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2014
Ruth

[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Mabel Normand

[London Fringe]
London Revival, 2003
Fay Apple

[West End]
London Revival, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Jacie Triplethree

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1992
Carrie Pipperidge

[West End]
Royal Shakespeare Company Revival, 1990
Ellie

[West End]
London Revival, 1988
Performer

[London]
Original London Production, 1995
Performer


Janie Dee Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actress In A Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

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Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

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Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment

Janie Dee, My One And Only

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress

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Theatre World Awards - 2001 - Performance

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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Play

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Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Actress

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Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Janie Dee, Carousel

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Janie Dee News


Full Cast Set for LAUGHING BOY World Premiere at Jermyn Street Theatre


Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed the full cast for the world premiere Laughing Boy, written and directed by Stephen Unwin after Justice for Laughing Boy by Sara Ryan. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Janie Dee and Forbes Masson Lead the Cast of LAUGHING BOY at Jermyn Street Theatre


Janie Dee and Forbes Masson lead the cast of Laughing Boy by Stephen Unwin at Jermyn Street Theatre. This world premiere production is a co-production with Theatre Royal Bath. Don't miss this powerful play directed by Stephen Unwin.

Video: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the Cast of SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Take Final Bows


Sondheim's Old Friends played its final show in London at the Gielgud Theatre on 6 January. Led by Broadway Legends Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, watch the cast take their final bows in the video here!

Review: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS: A CELEBRATION, Live at the Sondheim Theatre, Cast Recording


Were you one of the lucky few who managed to bag a ticket for the one-night-only, star-studded gala revue, StephenSondheim’s Old Friends, on May 3, 2022?

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Recording Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Bernadette Peters- Out This Week


Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) will be available as a 2-disc CD set and digital and streaming formats on Friday, December 8.

Will West End's OLD FRIENDS Transfer to Broadway?


Just last month, the company of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends celebrated its West End opening night at the Gielgud Theatre, where it is playing until 6 January 2024. Another opening night might be on the horizon, however...

Tickets From £35 for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre


Tickets from £35 for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.

SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS to Release 5,000 Tickets at £25 For Under 30s


Celebrate the success of 'Sondheim's Old Friends' with 5,000 discounted tickets for under 30s. Cameron Mackintosh supports young playwrights, composers, and lyricists with £25 tickets.

Listen to Lea Salonga Sing 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS


Lea Salonga recently visited 'The Michael Ball Show' to chat about her new role in Old Friends. Listen to the interview and check out her performance of Gypsy's 'Everything's Coming Up Roses'.

Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Company Takes Opening Night Bows


Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends officially opened last night at the Gielgud Theatre, where it is playing until 6 January 2024. Check out photos of the company taking their opening night bows here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


The stars were out in force to celebrate the opening night of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Check out the photos below!

Review Roundup: Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters Open STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in London


Following the unforgettable all-star gala performance to celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May 2022, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, will play until 6 January 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre with many of that Gala cast.

Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga & More in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


Get a first look at footage of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends!

Review: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS, Gielgud Theatre


Genius is an overused term these days, but there is really no other word to attribute to the late composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. From Follies, to Gypsy, to A Little Night Music to West Side Story; few other people have had such a profound impact on musical theatre.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Leads Our Top Ten West End Shows for October


The West End is bursting with amazing shows this October. The stars are out: Nicole Scherzinger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Giles Terera and Joseph Fiennes are just some of the actors treading the boards of the capital this month.

Photos: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga & More in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


Get a first look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the rest of the cast in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Check out these stunning photos from the highly anticipated production, giving fans a sneak peek of what to expect on stage.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


The old friends of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends are getting ready for the West End! Performances begin 21 September at the Gielgud Theatre, where it will run through 6 January 2024. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

Clare Burt Replaces Haydn Gwynne in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


Clare Burt will join the company of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre when the show begins performances on 21 September. Learn more about Clare and find out how to get tickets here!

London Theatre Week: Tickets from £35 for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS


To celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May 2022, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, will open for 16 weeks only from 16 September 2023 - 6 January 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre with many of that Gala cast. 

THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE to Transfer to the West End in December


The Motive and the Cue, which is currently running at the National Theatre through 15 July, will transfer to the West End on December 9, 2023. 

Janie Dee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Janie Dee been in?

Janie Dee has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Janie Dee been in?

Janie Dee has appeared on London's West End in 11 shows.

What was Janie Dee's first West End show?

Janie Dee's first West End show was Can-Can which opened in 1988

What awards has Janie Dee been nominated for?

Janie Dee has been nominated for various awards throughout her career, including Best Actress In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Follies," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Linda," Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "NSFW," Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for "My One And Only," Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "Comic Potential," a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Comic Potential," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Comic Potential," Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for "Comic Potential," and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Carousel."

What awards has Janie Dee won?

Janie Dee has won several awards for her performances, including a Theatre World Award for "Comic Potential," a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for the same production, an Olivier Award for Best Actress for "Comic Potential," and another Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for "Carousel."

What is Janie Dee next theatre project?

Janie Dee's next show will be Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends which opens on 9/16/2023 on West End.

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