Beth Leavel
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC, USA
Latest News on Beth Leavel:
Photo: Exclusive First Look at Beth Leavel in Short Film MICROFOCUSING (Sep 6, 2024)
Video: Watch Eden Espinosa's LEMPICKA Quick Changes in 'Tamara Tuesday' Series (Aug 27, 2024)
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA (Aug 24, 2024)
Photo: Exclusive First Look at Beth Leavel in Short Film MICROFOCUSING (Sep 6, 2024)
Video: Watch Eden Espinosa's LEMPICKA Quick Changes in 'Tamara Tuesday' Series (Aug 27, 2024)
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA (Aug 24, 2024)
BIO
Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and L.A. Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Lempicka is her 14th Broadway show, following notable turns in The Prom, Baby It’s You, Bandstand, Crazy for You, 42nd Street, and more. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, including ‘Mama Rose’ in Gypsy at The Muny. She has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences across America with her award-winning cabaret act. Film/TV credits include Ghosts of Christmas Always, “Walking Dead: World Beyond,” and the last episode of “E.R.” UNC-G alum, and proud recipient of the Human Rights Campaign (WCNY) Ally for Equality Award. This is for T.J., Sam, and Adam. www.bethleavel.net
Photos
Karen Ziemba, Dana Moore, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Michael Berresse, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Ruth Gottschall, Michele Pawk, Thom Sesma, Santino Fontana, Michael Berresse, Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Ryan McCartan, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus, Norm Lewis, Marc Kudisch, Adriane Lenox, Isabel Keating, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Adriane Lenox, Klea Blackhurst, JoAnne M Hunter, Barbara Walsh, Ruth Gottschall, Margo Sappington, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Karen Ziemba, Beth Leavel, Michele Pawk, Harolyn Blackwell, Alexandra Billings, Bobbie Rhine, Kate Baldwin, Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dana Moore, Isabel Keating, Christine Ebersole, Christian Mark Gibbs
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings (in background by Billings: Julie Benko & Ryan McCartan)
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings (in background by Billings: Julie Benko & Ryan McCartan)
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
The Cast & Company of "Hadestown" & "Lempicka" including Rachel Chavkin, Beth Leavel, Eden Espinosa, Jordan Fisher, Andrew Samonsky, Phillip Boykin, Isa Briones, Jon Jon Briones, Amber Iman, George Abud, Natalie Joy Johnson, Composer Matt Gould, Nathaniel Stampley
Date:
03/21/2024
From: Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin
STAGE CREDITS
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production, 2015
Mrs. Adams
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock [Replacement]
Maggie Jones (Standby)
Dorothy Brock (Standby)
Movies
42nd Street
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Renee
[ 2014 ] Renee
BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams
TV Shows
Submissions Only
Val Reilly
Val Reilly
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Beth LeavelAnnie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
Videos
Exclusive: Watch Eden Espinosa and Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Speed' in LEMPICKA
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024
Video: Watch Highlights of Eden Espinosa and More in LEMPICKA on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2024
Exclusive: A Writer & His Muses- A Chat with LEMPICKA's Matt Gould & His Leading Ladies
by Robert Bannon - Mar 22, 2024
Video: Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2024
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024
Video: Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Love Who You Love' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of Broadway-Bound THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 7, 2022
Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Press In Chicgo
by Alan Henry - Jul 13, 2022
VIDEO: Stars Unite to Celebrate 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Feb 11, 2022
VIDEO: Audra McDonald & Will Swenson, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale and More Talk Spectrum Originals Series THE BITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar, Patti LuPone & More in THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)...and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2021
TV: Beth Leavel Salutes First White House Rescue Dog, Major Biden, With A Song
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2021
Listen to a Sneak Peek of Beth Leavel's Fiction Podcast Debut on IN STRANGE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Get Sparklejollytwinklejingley with Scenes from ELF!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 22, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Nobody Can Stop BANDSTAND at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2020
News
Photo: Exclusive First Look at Beth Leavel in Short Film MICROFOCUSING
Tony Winner Beth Leavel is among the cast of the recently wrapped family drama Microfocusing from Vivre La Vie Productions. Leavel plays “Trish,” a sharp-witted waitress who has a unique perspective on the unfolding lives of her patrons. Take a look at an exclusive photo of Leavel here!
Tony Winner Beth Leavel is among the cast of the recently wrapped family drama Microfocusing from Vivre La Vie Productions. Leavel plays “Trish,” a sharp-witted waitress who has a unique perspective on the unfolding lives of her patrons. Take a look at an exclusive photo of Leavel here!
Video: Watch Eden Espinosa's LEMPICKA Quick Changes in 'Tamara Tuesday' Series
Eden Espinosa is sharing behind the scenes videos from Lempicka in a new Instagram series! Watch now!
Eden Espinosa is sharing behind the scenes videos from Lempicka in a new Instagram series! Watch now!
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
Watch Eden Espinosa Sing 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA in the video here!
Watch Eden Espinosa Sing 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA in the video here!
Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop Now Accepting Applicants
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performer’s Workshop will return this fall from September 14 through December 22. Learn how to apply.
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performer’s Workshop will return this fall from September 14 through December 22. Learn how to apply.
Beth Leavel Will Return to 54 Below With a New Show Celebrating Sondheim
54 Below will welcome back Broadway favorite Beth Leavel on October 25 & 26 at 7pm. Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel is back to light up the stage at 54 Below with a brand-new show celebrating the great Stephen Sondheim!
54 Below will welcome back Broadway favorite Beth Leavel on October 25 & 26 at 7pm. Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel is back to light up the stage at 54 Below with a brand-new show celebrating the great Stephen Sondheim!
Ashlyn Maddox, Brian Ray Norris & Andrew Poston Join BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL
New cast members have joined the cast of the upcoming production of Bull Durham, A New Musical at Theatre Raleigh. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
New cast members have joined the cast of the upcoming production of Bull Durham, A New Musical at Theatre Raleigh. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Mykal Kilgore Joins LI Musical Theatre Festival Lineup
Long Island Musical Theatre Festival has announced that Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore will join its 2024 summer program as a guest artist. Kilgore will join a long list of LIMTF guest artists, which includes Stephen Schwartz, Beth Leavel, Jeanine Tesori, Alice Ripley, Adam Kantor, Jay Armstrong Johnson and more.
Long Island Musical Theatre Festival has announced that Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore will join its 2024 summer program as a guest artist. Kilgore will join a long list of LIMTF guest artists, which includes Stephen Schwartz, Beth Leavel, Jeanine Tesori, Alice Ripley, Adam Kantor, Jay Armstrong Johnson and more.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Fire Island Dance Festival
Captivating world premieres and celebrated works shined within the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great South Bay’s expanse of sea and sky at this year’s record-breaking edition of Fire Island Dance Festival. Check out out photos from inside the festival here!
Captivating world premieres and celebrated works shined within the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great South Bay’s expanse of sea and sky at this year’s record-breaking edition of Fire Island Dance Festival. Check out out photos from inside the festival here!
Fire Island Dance Festival Presents Seven World Premieres And Hits New Fundraising Record
Seven world premieres were showcased at a recent event, raising a new record for the organization. The premieres featured diverse performances and highlighted emerging talent in the arts community.
Seven world premieres were showcased at a recent event, raising a new record for the organization. The premieres featured diverse performances and highlighted emerging talent in the arts community.
Theatre Raleigh Appoints Eric Woodall as New Artistic Director
Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.
Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.
Interview: Chatting With Adam Heller, Star of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Muny
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF premiered on Broadway on September 22, 1964. For the past 60-years it has been part of the fabric of the American musical theatre. This Friday evening, when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at The Muny, the fiddler will be perched high upon a rooftop in Forest Park and play those familiar iconic notes. Adam Heller, as Tevye, and the rest of the cast will take the stage and sing about the importance of tradition in their village of Anatevka.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF premiered on Broadway on September 22, 1964. For the past 60-years it has been part of the fabric of the American musical theatre. This Friday evening, when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at The Muny, the fiddler will be perched high upon a rooftop in Forest Park and play those familiar iconic notes. Adam Heller, as Tevye, and the rest of the cast will take the stage and sing about the importance of tradition in their village of Anatevka.
Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker & John Behlmann to Lead BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL
Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker will star in the upcoming production of 'Bull Durham, A New Musical' at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker will star in the upcoming production of 'Bull Durham, A New Musical' at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Limited Tickets Remain for FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL
Fire Island Pines hosts a summer cultural event featuring performances, art exhibitions, and community gatherings, celebrating the vibrant local arts scene.
Fire Island Pines hosts a summer cultural event featuring performances, art exhibitions, and community gatherings, celebrating the vibrant local arts scene.
PALATABLE GAY ROBOT Comes to the Triad Theater This Month
Palatable Gay Robot with Stephen Brower and special guests comes to the Triad Theater this month. Performances run July 20th & 22nd.
Palatable Gay Robot with Stephen Brower and special guests comes to the Triad Theater this month. Performances run July 20th & 22nd.
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Theatre Raleigh Presents Award-Winning Comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming presentation of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' from July 17-28, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.
Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming presentation of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' from July 17-28, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL to Return to 54 Below With Beth Leavel
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL will return to 54 Below this month! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL will return to 54 Below this month! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Further Lineup Revealed For Fire Island Dance Festival
A balletic solo that has been enchanting audiences for decades, a jazz-infused solo featuring a rising Broadway dancer and world premieres from two innovative contemporary choreographers are among the pieces just added to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.
A balletic solo that has been enchanting audiences for decades, a jazz-infused solo featuring a rising Broadway dancer and world premieres from two innovative contemporary choreographers are among the pieces just added to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Beth Leavel been in?
Beth Leavel has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Beth Leavel been in?
Beth Leavel has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Beth Leavel been nominated for?
Beth Leavel has received several nominations for her performances in various musicals. She was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Prom. Additionally, she received nominations for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for The Prom. She also earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Prom. For her role in Baby It's You!, Leavel was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards. Furthermore, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at the Kevin Kline Awards for her performance in Annie. Leavel also received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in The Drowsy Chaperone, along with a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show.
What awards has Beth Leavel won?
Beth Leavel has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Drowsy Chaperone.
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