Judy Kaye
Judy Kaye, currently portraying the role of Queen Elizabeth in Diana on Broadway, received the 2012 Tony Award, her second, (the first in 1988 as Carlotta in Phantom) as well as the Drama Desk, and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work as the high-flying Duchess Estonia Dulworth in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She was also nominated for Mamma Mia!
Date of Birth: October 11, 1948 (78)
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Judy Kaye, currently portraying the role of Queen Elizabeth in Diana on Broadway, received the 2012 Tony Award, her second, (the first in 1988 as Carlotta in Phantom) as well as the Drama Desk, and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work as the high-flying Duchess Estonia Dulworth in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She was also nominated for Mamma Mia! and Souvenir. Ms. Kaye came to prominence playing Lily Garland in the original production of On The 20th Century. She twice received the Theater LA Ovation Award for her work in Ragtime and as the melodically challenged Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir. In a career spanning 5 decades, she has played theaters and concert halls across America and Europe in roles as diverse as Lucy Van Pelt, Rizzo, Maria Von Trapp, Emma Goldman, Mrs. Lovett, and Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers. Her recent Broadway appearances include roles in Cinderella, Wicked and Anastasia. She played Eurydice in Orpheus In The Underworld, Musetta in La Boheme, and Lucy Lockett in The Beggar’s Opera at The Santa Fe Opera. She has sung with symphony orchestras throughout the US and Europe, and twice at the White House. Ms. Kaye has many recordings and is the voice of Kinsey Millhone in the Sue Grafton Alphabet Mystery Series for Random House Audio.
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Movies
[ 1980 ] Baby
[ 2021 ] Anna Madrigal
[ 2021 ] Queen Elizabeth, Barbara Cartland
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Videos
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
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by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 5, 2026
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by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2026
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by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 17, 2026
Check out photos from opening night of the musical revue, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, being presented Off-Broadway at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater for 12 weeks only.
by Brett Cullum - Sep 14, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel was inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades. See photos from the ceremony!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 15, 2026
Peter Filichia returned to 54 Below on March 2, 2026 with another chapter of his PETER FILICHIA AND FRIENDS: BR0ADWAY TALES AND TUNES. See photos and a review of the show by Maryann Lopinto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
Dig Lenny Bruce, a musical tragicomedy with book, music, and lyrics by Walter Marks, will be presented in a special industry presentation. Noah Weissberg is set to play the titular role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026
We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser has released a new recording of 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)' by Stevie Wonder.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs launches rePLAY, a new script-in-hand performance series benefiting the historic venue. The series opens with The Importance of Being Earnest (in New York), adapted and directed by David Zippel and featuring a Tony Award–winning cast.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
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Judy Kaye has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Judy Kaye has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Judy Kaye's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Souvenir, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Souvenir, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mamma Mia!, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Phantom of the Opera, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the 20th Century and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for On the 20th Century.
Judy Kaye has received recognition for her Broadway performances through several prestigious theater awards. She won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It. She also earned the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Kaye received two Tony Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: one for Nice Work If You Can Get It and another for The Phantom of the Opera. Additionally, she was honored with a Theatre World Award for her performance in On the 20th Century.
