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Rosie O'Donnell

Birth Place: Commack, NY, USA

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Rosie O'Donnell is a recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Award, and is a longtime proponent of theatre. Her Broadway credits include "Seussical!", "Grease", and "Fiddler on the Roof". O'Donnell won the Daytime Emmy for her long-running talk show which ran from 1996 - 2002. She has also served as host of ABC's THE VIEW.

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Rosie O'Donnell STAGE CREDITS

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Mrs. Paroo

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Gym Teacher

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

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Golde [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
The Cat in the Hat [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Betty Rizzo

Rosie O'Donnell Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer

Writing

Source Material

Rosie O'Donnell Awards and Nominations


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Isabelle Stevenson Award

Rosie O'Donnell


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Drama League Awards - 2012 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

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Evening Standard Awards - 2007 - Best Play

Simon McBurney and CompliciteA Disappearing Number


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Evening Standard Awards - 1985 - Best Play

Howard Brenton and David HarePravda


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Tony Awards - 1947 - Special Tony Award

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Katzenberg

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Rosie O'Donnell News


Rosie's Theater Kids Will Present Passing It On Gala, An Evening of Mentorship Honoring Charles Randolph-Wright


Founder Rosie O’Donnell, and Founding Artistic and Executive Director Lori Klinger have announced that Rosie’s Theater Kids will honor writer, director and producer Charles Randolph-Wright at this year’s Passing It On Gala, an evening of performances celebrating 21 years of mentorship.

A Quartet Of Comedy Favorites To Return To Raue Center For Father's Day!


Celebrate Father's Day with a laugh! A quartet of comedy favorites is returning to the Raue Center, offering a unique and entertaining experience for the whole family.

Andrew Rannells, Rosie O'Donnell & Adam Lambert Join Matthew Shepard Documentary on ID


When Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was brutally tortured and left for dead in Wyoming, this shocking act of violence captured the nation’s attention and sparked a debate about the discrimination, danger and violence that many LGBTQ+ Americans face.

The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week


“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.

ABC to Profile Elizabeth Taylor on SUPERSTAR Series


The star-studded television event features interviews with celebrities such as Fran Drescher, Rosie O’Donnell, Camilla Belle, Melissa Rivers and Dita von Teese. The program also includes conversations with Kate Andersen Brower, who wrote Taylor’s biography; Larry Hackett, the former editor of People and an ABC News contributor.

Photos: SWEENEY TODD Welcomes Rosie O'Donnell, Ariana DeBose And More To Fleet Street!


This week, the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd welcomed some celebrity guests to Fleet Street! Broadway superfan Rosie O’Donnell, Academy Award-nominee Billy Zane, Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and guest Chloe Flower all attended Saturday's performances. Go backstage with photos of their meet and greet with Sweeney stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford!

Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and Mike Toomey Come to the Raue Center Next Month


 Veteran comedians Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and Mike Toomey team up for The FourFathers comedy show on June 16 @ 8 p.m.  With over 160 years of combined experience and over 50,000 shows in front of more than 10 million people, they're four Dads ready to give their take on marriage, kids, and growing older.

Interview: Rosie O'Donnell on Moving 'Onward' With New Podcast


Rosie O'Donnell moved from standup to television, film and the Broadway stage before finding widespread success as a talk-show host. Now, she's moving 'Onward' into the podcast world! BroadwayWorld sat down with O'Donnell to discuss the new podcast, also taking a look back on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, her love of Broadway, and more.

Photos: Frankie Valli & Rosie O'Donnell Visit A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL


See photos of Frankie Valli & Rosie O'Donnell at A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.

Andrew Keenan Bolger & Krysta Rodriguez to Perform With The Skivvies at Chelsea Table + Stage


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of the “undie rock” sensation The Skivvies on Monday, April 17 at 7:00 PM.

Rosie O'Donnell Launches New Podcast 'Onward'


O'Donnell moved from standup to television, film and the Broadway stage before finding widespread success as a talk-show host. Upcoming guests to the podcast include Sharon Gless, Jenifer Lewis, Fran Drescher, Ricki Lake, Camryn Manheim, Kathy Griffin, The TikTok Bubbie, Kristin Chenoweth, Dylan Mulvaney and Natasha Lyonne.

Photos: THE VIEW Co-Hosts Reunite to Honor Barbara Walters


The episode featured The View's current panel, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin. Original co-hosts Debbie Matenopoulos, Star Jones, and Meredith Vieira appeared. Sherri Shepherd, Elizabeth Hasselback and Lisa Ling joined the ladies. Rosie O'Donnell revealed why she was not present. Check out photos!

Rosie O'Donnell, Jason Alexander & More Land New iHeartRadio Podcasts


The new slate includes a roster of hosts including Rosie O’Donnell, Jason Alexander, Eric Andre, Amber Ruffin and more. The new shows include a “Curb Your Enthusiasm” rewatch series, several new podcasts from Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network and one series with Comedy Central, as well as a series with The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper.

VIDEO: Showtime Drops THE L WORD: GENERATION Q Season Three Trailer


Packed with surprises and guest stars, including musicians Kehlani and Fletcher, Margaret Cho, Joanna Cassidy and Joey Lauren Adams, season three will feature the return of Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Jennifer Beals, Jordan Hull, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Leo Sheng, Kate Moennig, Jamie Clayton, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

Margaret Cho, Joey Lauren Adams, Joanna Cassidy and Kehlani to Guest Star in THE L WORD: GENERATION Q on Showtime


Previous guest stars Rosie O’Donnell and Laurel Holloman also return in their recurring roles of Carrie and Tina, respectively. In addition, Jamie Clayton has been upped to series regular this season playing Tess, the bar manager at Dana’s who becomes intertwined with Shane (Katherine Moennig) in work and love.

Photo/Video: First Look at Rosie O'Donnell & More in Prime Video's A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Series


Watch the official trailer for the highly anticipated series A League of Their Own. The series features Rosie O'Donnell, who starred in the original film as Doris Murphy, Robert Colindrez (Fun Home) as Lupe, Molly Ephraim (Into the Woods) as Maybelle, and Chanté Adams (Skeleton Crew) as Max. Plus, check out a first photo of O'Donnell in costume.

Rosie O'Donnell to Host FRIENDLY HOUSE LA Comedy Benefit Featuring Kathy Griffin & More


Rosie O’Donnell is set to host an incredible night of comedy to benefit Friendly House LA on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, at The Fonda Theater. The “Stand Up For Friendly House LA” benefit will also feature an array of amazing fierce and funny women including performances from Atsuko Okatsuka, Beth Lapides, Gina Yashere, and headliner Kathy Griffin.

TOSOS (The Other Side Of Silence) and Iconoclast Theatre Collective to Present GRINDR THE OPERA and HOUSE OF CHAVIS


In partnership this summer, TOSOS and Iconoclast will bring to the stage, first, during Gay Pride Month, Grindr The Opera, followed by TOSOS's presentation of Robert Macke's House Of Chavis in July. Grindr The Opera is Erik Ransom's original, operatic parody about the hook-up app that changed gay life as we know it.

Jessica Kirson Comes to Comedy Works South at the Landmark


Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. 

Rosie O'Donnell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rosie O'Donnell been in?

Rosie O'Donnell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Rosie O'Donnell been in?

Rosie O'Donnell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rosie O'Donnell been nominated for?

Rosie O'Donnell has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the theater world, including the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the Tony Awards, the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award at the Drama League Awards, and the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for "A Disappearing Number" and "Pravda." She also received a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Rosie O'Donnell won?

Rosie O'Donnell has won the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the Tony Awards, the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award at the Drama League Awards, the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for "A Disappearing Number" and "Pravda," and a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

How many shows has Rosie O'Donnell written?

Rosie O'Donnell has written 1 shows including Find Me (Source Material).

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