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Winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Hello, Dolly!, Bette Midler made her Broadway debut in Fiddler on the Roof, and even then, she understood the importance of doing matinees. Her remarkable career started while singing in New York bathhouses, where she was given the name, "The Divine Miss M."


Her record debut, "The Divine Miss M," earned her a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In 1979, Bette made her film debut in portraying a doomed and self-destructive rock & roll singer in The Rose, for which she earned the Golden Globe for Best Actress, Academy Award nomination, and Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal performance.
In 1988 Bette starred in Beaches, and received her third Grammy Award, Record of the Year, for the film's title song, "Wind Beneath My Wings." Midler garnered her second Best Actress Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for Mark Rydell's For The Boys.
Additional film credits include: Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Ruthless People, Big Business, Scene's From a Mall, Hocus Pocus, The First Wives Club, The Stepford Wives, Then She Found Me and The Women.
She concluded her critically acclaimed Vegas extravaganza The Showgirl Must Go On at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with over 200 performances that were seen by over a half-million people in two years.
Forty years, four Grammys, four Golden Globes, three Emmys, a Tony Award and tons of record-breaking performances since she hit the scene, the "Divine Miss M" is still going strong.

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STAGE CREDITS

Hello, Dolly! Hello, Dolly!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Dolly Gallagher Levi [Replacement]
[Replacement]
I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Sue Mengers
Short Talks on the Universe
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Nora
Bette! Divine Madness
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1979
Performer
Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1975
Bette Midler
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Salvation
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1969
[Replacement]
Betty Lou [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Fiddler on the Roof
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Rivka [Replacement]
Tzeitel [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Rivka [Replacement]
Fruma-Sarah (Understudy) [Replacement]
Tzeitel (Understudy) [Replacement]
Fruma-Sarah (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Tzeitel (Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
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Fruma-Sarah (Unknown) [Replacement]
Tzeitel (Unknown) [Replacement]
Fruma-Sarah (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Productions

Bette! Divine Madness
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Director (Staging)

Writing

Bette! Divine Madness
Additional Material
Playwright

Movies

The Thorn
[ 1971 ] Virgin Mary
Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers
[ 1972 ] Lullabye Singer
The Rose
[ 1979 ] Rose
Jinxed!
[ 1982 ] Bonita Friml
Ruthless People
[ 1986 ] Barbara Stone
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
[ 1986 ] Barbara Whiteman
Outrageous Fortune
[ 1987 ] Sandy
Beaches
[ 1988 ] CC Bloom
Oliver & Company
[ 1988 ] Georgette
Big Business
[ 1988 ] Sadie Shelton, Sadie Ratliff
Stella
[ 1990 ] Stella Claire
Scenes from a Mall
[ 1991 ] Deborah
For the Boys
[ 1991 ] Dixie Leonard
Hocus Pocus
[ 1993 ] Winifred
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Brenda Morelli Cushman
That Old Feeling
[ 1997 ] Lilly Leonard
Isn't She Great
[ 2000 ] Jacqueline Susann
Drowning Mona
[ 2000 ] Mona Dearly
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Bobbie Markowitz
Then She Found Me
[ 2007 ] Bernice Graves
The Women
[ 2008 ] Leah Miller
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
[ 2010 ] Kitty Galore
Parental Guidance
[ 2012 ] Diane Decker
Freak Show
[ 2017 ] Muv
The Addams Family
[ 2019 ] Grandma
The Glorias
[ 2020 ] Bella Abzug
The Addams Family 2
[ 2021 ] Grandma
Hocus Pocus 2
[ 2022 ] Winifred Sanderson
The Fabulous Four
[ 2024 ] Marilyn

TV Shows

Vegetable Soup
Woody The Spoon voice
The Earth Day Special
Mother Earth
The Simpsons
Bette Midler
Gypsy
Mama Rose
Seinfeld
Bette Midler
The Nanny
Bette Midler
Jackie's Back!
Bette Midler
Bette
[ 2000-2001 ] Bette
Murphy Brown
[ 1998-2018 ] Caprice Feldman - Secretary #93
The Politician
[ 2019-2020 ] Hadassah Gold

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Leading Actress in a Play

Bette Midler, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Bette Midler, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bette Midler, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers


winner
Tony Awards - 1974 - Special Tony Award

Bette Midler

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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

CAST PARTY: LIVE, a unique series of live interviews and performances, will feature Broadway stars and Jimmy Awards alumni at The Green Room 42 on March 21 and April 9.
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Photo
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, respectively, telling the tale of the iconic young friendship.
Video: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett & More Give a Sneak Peek of BEACHES Photo
Video: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett & More Give a Sneak Peek of BEACHES
by Luka Vonier - Feb 16, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical is coming to Broadway! The musical will play a limited New York engagement through Sunday, September 6, 2026, before embarking on a multi-city National Tour.  Watch in this video as the company tells us all about the new musical and gives a very special sneak peek of 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' 'Words I Could have Said,' and 'Real Woman.'
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Madison Lyric Stage Announces 2026 Summer Festival Programming
by Gillian Blum - Feb 16, 2026

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company now entering its 14th year, announced that its 2026 season will feature a new format and a new venue.
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El Capitan Theatre To Screen Limited Engagements of Six Disney Classics
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

El Capitan Theatre will present a six-day film series featuring classics like 'Muppet Treasure Island.' The event offers a nostalgic cinema experience in Hollywood, starting February 2026.
Photos: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett and BEACHES Company Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett and BEACHES Company Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 13, 2026

You can now get a first look at photos of Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett and the company of Beaches, A New Musical meeting the press! The musical will play a limited New York engagement before embarking on a multi-city National Tour. 
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs Photo
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!
Marc Shaiman's Memoir Audiobook to Feature Martin Short, Nathan Lane & More Photo
Marc Shaiman's Memoir Audiobook to Feature Martin Short, Nathan Lane & More
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026

Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broad Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026 Photo
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

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Jasmine Forsberg to Star in FUSONG Concert at The Green Room 42 to Benefit AALDEF Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

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Eddie Allen Quartet To Perform At Westchester Collaborative Theater Photo
Eddie Allen Quartet To Perform At Westchester Collaborative Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The Eddie Allen Quartet will perform as part of Westchester Collaborative Theater’s Music in the Box series on February 21 in Ossining, New York. The performance will feature trumpeter Eddie Allen alongside Oscar Perez, Gregory Jones, and Jerome Jennings.
La MaMa to Debut Theodora Skipitares' FOOTNOTES with Music by Sxip Shirey Photo
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Video: Marc Shaiman Recalls Journey From Bette Midler Superfan to Collaborator Photo
Video: Marc Shaiman Recalls Journey From Bette Midler Superfan to Collaborator
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman recalled how he went from being a Bette Midler superfan to working with her after moving to New York. Check out the interview now.
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Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2026

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Video: Marc Shaiman Looks Back on Hollywood Career on THE VIEW Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

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Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES Photo
Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bette Midler been in?

Bette Midler has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Bette Midler been in?

Bette Midler has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Bette Midler been nominated for?

Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).

What awards has Bette Midler won?

Bette Midler has won several prestigious awards for her performances. She received the Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Hello, Dolly! She also earned the Outstanding Actress in a Musical at both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hello, Dolly! Additionally, Midler won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hello, Dolly! For her work in theater beyond musicals, she was awarded Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers. Furthermore, she has been honored with a Special Tony Award.

How many shows has Bette Midler written?

Bette Midler has written 2 shows including Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue (Lyricist), Bette! Divine Madness (Additional Material).

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