Kay Medford
Kay Medford is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Don't Drink the Water, Funny Girl, and Pal Joey. Awards include Theatre World Awards for Lullaby (1954).
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1955
Ruth, Wife, Third Woman, Mary Smiles Winter, Veracity, Kitty's Roommate, Big Queenie, "Goin' to the Moon" Performer, "Everything's Gonna Be..." Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
Fifi, Marmee, Sally Duprey, First Secretary, Performer
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Movies
Swing Shift Maisie
[ 1943 ] Ann Wilson
[ 1943 ] Ann Wilson
The Undercover Man
[ 1949 ] Gladys LaVerne
[ 1949 ] Gladys LaVerne
Guilty Bystander
[ 1950 ] Angel
[ 1950 ] Angel
La bisarca
[ 1950 ] Anna Paperiska
[ 1950 ] Anna Paperiska
Mr. Walkie Talkie
[ 1952 ] Marge
[ 1952 ] Marge
Singing in the Dark
[ 1956 ] Luli
[ 1956 ] Luli
A Face in the Crowd
[ 1957 ] First Mrs. Rhodes
[ 1957 ] First Mrs. Rhodes
Jamboree!
[ 1957 ] Grace Shaw
[ 1957 ] Grace Shaw
BUtterfield 8
[ 1960 ] Happy
[ 1960 ] Happy
The Rat Race
[ 1960 ] Mrs. Gallo
[ 1960 ] Mrs. Gallo
Girl of the Night
[ 1960 ] Rowena Claiborne
[ 1960 ] Rowena Claiborne
Two Tickets to Paris
[ 1962 ] Aggie
[ 1962 ] Aggie
Ensign Pulver
[ 1964 ] Head Nurse
[ 1964 ] Head Nurse
A Fine Madness
[ 1966 ] Mrs. Fish
[ 1966 ] Mrs. Fish
The Busy Body
[ 1967 ] Ma Norton
[ 1967 ] Ma Norton
Funny Girl
[ 1968 ] Rose Brice
[ 1968 ] Rose Brice
Angel in My Pocket
[ 1969 ] Racine
[ 1969 ] Racine
London Affair
[ 1970 ] Mrs. Wardman - Scott's Mother
[ 1970 ] Mrs. Wardman - Scott's Mother
Fire Sale
[ 1977 ] Ruth Fikus
[ 1977 ] Ruth Fikus
Windows
[ 1980 ] Ida Marx
[ 1980 ] Ida Marx
TV Shows
Medical Center
Meg, Mattie
Meg, Mattie
That's Life
Mrs. Quigley
Mrs. Quigley
To Rome with Love
Aunt Harriet
Aunt Harriet
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Kay Medford, Funny Girl
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1954 - Performance
Kay Medford, Lullaby
News
Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2025
Having landed more than a dozen hits – “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and “Through the Eyes of Love” among them – on the Billboard charts in her long recording career, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2025
Having landed more than a dozen hits – “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and “Through the Eyes of Love” among them – on the Billboard charts in her long recording career, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.
Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 1, 2023
Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark. The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 1, 2023
Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark. The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 20, 2023
They haven't fixed the clunky storytelling or finally used actual Fanny Brice material, but FUNNY GIRL still scores big when it comes equipped with an electrifying lead and a top-notch cast.
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 20, 2023
They haven't fixed the clunky storytelling or finally used actual Fanny Brice material, but FUNNY GIRL still scores big when it comes equipped with an electrifying lead and a top-notch cast.
Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023
The National Tour of Funny Girl launched in September in Providence, Rhode Island. Read the reviews for Funny Girl here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023
The National Tour of Funny Girl launched in September in Providence, Rhode Island. Read the reviews for Funny Girl here!
UN DÍA COMO HOY: FUNNY GIRL se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 26, 2021
Un 26 de marzo de 1964, el Winter Garden Theatre de Broadway acogía el estreno de FUNNY GIRL protagonizado por Barbra Streisand bajo la dirección de Garson Kanin.El elenco lo completaban Sydney Chaplin, Kay Medford, Danny Meehan, Jean Stapleton y Lainie Kazan.El espectáculo contaba con la coreografía de Carol Haney, supervisado por Jerome Robbins.
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 26, 2021
Un 26 de marzo de 1964, el Winter Garden Theatre de Broadway acogía el estreno de FUNNY GIRL protagonizado por Barbra Streisand bajo la dirección de Garson Kanin.El elenco lo completaban Sydney Chaplin, Kay Medford, Danny Meehan, Jean Stapleton y Lainie Kazan.El espectáculo contaba con la coreografía de Carol Haney, supervisado por Jerome Robbins.
Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2021
This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2021
This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.
FUNNY GIRL llega al catálogo de Netflix
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 3, 2021
El clásico de 1968 FUNNY GIRL llegó el pasado 1 de enero a la plataforma Netflix, engrosando así su catálogo de musicales y películas clásicas que podemos disfrutar en streaming.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 3, 2021
El clásico de 1968 FUNNY GIRL llegó el pasado 1 de enero a la plataforma Netflix, engrosando así su catálogo de musicales y películas clásicas que podemos disfrutar en streaming.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' From BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, A Lot of Livin' to Do from Bye Bye Birdie!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, A Lot of Livin' to Do from Bye Bye Birdie!
A Guide to Barbra Streisand Movie Musicals
by Abigail Charpentier - Mar 4, 2025
Discover the evolution of Barbra Streisand's film career, from stage beginnings to her unforgettable performances in movie musicals. Dive into our guide for a detailed look at her cinematic journey of singing and dancing on screen from Funny Girl to Yentl & more.
by Abigail Charpentier - Mar 4, 2025
Discover the evolution of Barbra Streisand's film career, from stage beginnings to her unforgettable performances in movie musicals. Dive into our guide for a detailed look at her cinematic journey of singing and dancing on screen from Funny Girl to Yentl & more.
Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with the Legendary Lucie Arnaz
by Behind the Curtain - Sep 9, 2018
One of the industry's most beloved artists, Lucie Arnaz, swings by Shetler Studios to talk to Rob and Kevin about her fifty plus year stage career. From her roots on CBS' Here's Lucy, starring her mother Lucille Ball, to her celebrated concert career, Lucie has been entertaining audiences in such shows as Seesaw, My One and Only, Lost in Yonkers, Social Security, Once Upon a Mattress, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, I Do! I Do! and, the musical for which she received her Tony Award nomination, They're Playing Our Song!
by Behind the Curtain - Sep 9, 2018
One of the industry's most beloved artists, Lucie Arnaz, swings by Shetler Studios to talk to Rob and Kevin about her fifty plus year stage career. From her roots on CBS' Here's Lucy, starring her mother Lucille Ball, to her celebrated concert career, Lucie has been entertaining audiences in such shows as Seesaw, My One and Only, Lost in Yonkers, Social Security, Once Upon a Mattress, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, I Do! I Do! and, the musical for which she received her Tony Award nomination, They're Playing Our Song!
BYE BYE BIRDIE's Dick Gautier Dies at 85
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2017
According to Deadline, Dick Gautier, star of BYE BYE BIRDIE and television's GET SMART, passed away on January 13. He was 85. Gautier's wife, Tess Thompson, reportedly announced the actor's passing with a brief Facebook post.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2017
According to Deadline, Dick Gautier, star of BYE BYE BIRDIE and television's GET SMART, passed away on January 13. He was 85. Gautier's wife, Tess Thompson, reportedly announced the actor's passing with a brief Facebook post.
DVR Alert: FUNNY GIRL, Starring Barbra Streisand, Set for REEL 13 Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 30, 2016
Legendary leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Barbra Streisand are featured in the July Reel 13 schedule. Tonight, watch Funny Girl with Streisand!
by TV News Desk - Jul 30, 2016
Legendary leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Barbra Streisand are featured in the July Reel 13 schedule. Tonight, watch Funny Girl with Streisand!
FUNNY GIRL, Starring Barbra Streisand Set for REEL 13 July Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 5, 2016
Legendary leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Barbra Streisand are featured in the July Reel 13 schedule.
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 5, 2016
Legendary leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Barbra Streisand are featured in the July Reel 13 schedule.
30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #11 - BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Pat Cerasaro - May 29, 2014
Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on one of the most oft-revived and popular musicals of all time, BYE BYE BIRDIE.
by Pat Cerasaro - May 29, 2014
Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on one of the most oft-revived and popular musicals of all time, BYE BYE BIRDIE.
EXCLUSIVE: FUNNY GIRL 50th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Recording Set for 4/29 Splashy Remastered Release
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2014
It's hard to believe that it has been 50 years since Barbra Streisand portrayed Fanny Brice in the 1964 Broadway stage production of Funny Girl, and 46 years since she reprised her critically acclaimed role for the 1968 feature film, winning her an Oscar. The reason that it's so hard to believe is because she's still as relevant as ever and has to be the greatest Broadway export of all time. On April 29, Capitol/UMe will release the Gold-certified Funny Girl: Original Broadway Cast Recording in a 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition boxed set with a digitally remastered CD and vinyl LP, as well as a 48-page book featuring exclusive photos from the production and a new essay by Jay Landers, her longtime A&R executive, who has worked with her on many recordings. The remastered original cast recording will also be available for digital purchase, including 192k and 96k high definition audio on HDtracks.
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2014
It's hard to believe that it has been 50 years since Barbra Streisand portrayed Fanny Brice in the 1964 Broadway stage production of Funny Girl, and 46 years since she reprised her critically acclaimed role for the 1968 feature film, winning her an Oscar. The reason that it's so hard to believe is because she's still as relevant as ever and has to be the greatest Broadway export of all time. On April 29, Capitol/UMe will release the Gold-certified Funny Girl: Original Broadway Cast Recording in a 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition boxed set with a digitally remastered CD and vinyl LP, as well as a 48-page book featuring exclusive photos from the production and a new essay by Jay Landers, her longtime A&R executive, who has worked with her on many recordings. The remastered original cast recording will also be available for digital purchase, including 192k and 96k high definition audio on HDtracks.
Nicole Parker, Josh Adamson and More Star in 3-D Theatricals' FUNNY GIRL
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 10, 2013
3-D Theatriclas presents Funny Girl Sept 6 - Sept 22, 2013 at the Plummer Auditorium, and Sept 27 - Sept 29, 2013 at Redondo Beach. Funny Girl is a musical with a book by Isobel Lennart, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Bob Merrill. The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Broadway, film star and comedienne Fanny Briceand her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Its original title was My Man.
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 10, 2013
3-D Theatriclas presents Funny Girl Sept 6 - Sept 22, 2013 at the Plummer Auditorium, and Sept 27 - Sept 29, 2013 at Redondo Beach. Funny Girl is a musical with a book by Isobel Lennart, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Bob Merrill. The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Broadway, film star and comedienne Fanny Briceand her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Its original title was My Man.
Anita Gillette Stars in Reagle Theatre's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Now thru 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced the full cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE, the Tony Award-winning 1960s rock 'n' roll-inspired musical parody of what happens to a small Midwestern community when an Elvis-like singing sensation swings through town looking for one last kiss before entering the Army. Bye Bye Birdie runs today, July 13 through July 22 in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced the full cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE, the Tony Award-winning 1960s rock 'n' roll-inspired musical parody of what happens to a small Midwestern community when an Elvis-like singing sensation swings through town looking for one last kiss before entering the Army. Bye Bye Birdie runs today, July 13 through July 22 in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham.
Anita Gillette to Star in Reagle Theatre's BYE BYE BIRDIE, 7/13 - 22
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced the full cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE, the Tony Award-winning 1960s rock 'n' roll-inspired musical parody of what happens to a small Midwestern community when an Elvis-like singing sensation swings through town looking for one last kiss before entering the Army.
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2012
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced the full cast of BYE BYE BIRDIE, the Tony Award-winning 1960s rock 'n' roll-inspired musical parody of what happens to a small Midwestern community when an Elvis-like singing sensation swings through town looking for one last kiss before entering the Army.
BYE, BYE, BIRDIE Runs Now thru 6/17 at Dickson's Renaissance Center
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 1, 2012
Bye Bye Birdie-conjuring up memories of Elvis Presley and the fan fervor that greeted a lot of musical acts in the 1950s and '60s-takes center stage at Dickson's Renaissance Center in June as the Renaissance Players present the musical theater classic tonight, June 1 through June 17.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 1, 2012
Bye Bye Birdie-conjuring up memories of Elvis Presley and the fan fervor that greeted a lot of musical acts in the 1950s and '60s-takes center stage at Dickson's Renaissance Center in June as the Renaissance Players present the musical theater classic tonight, June 1 through June 17.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Kay Medford been in?
Kay Medford has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
How many West End shows has Kay Medford been in?
Kay Medford has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Kay Medford's first West End show?
Kay Medford's first West End show was Funny Girl which opened in 1966
What awards has Kay Medford been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Funny Girl and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Lullaby.
What awards has Kay Medford won?
Kay Medford received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Funny Girl in 1965. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Marjorie Morningstar in 1959. Additionally, Medford received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her television work. Throughout her career, she earned recognition from various theater organizations and industry bodies for her contributions to Broadway and entertainment.
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