Andrea McArdle
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Latest News on Andrea McArdle:
Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel (Apr 16, 2024)
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June (Apr 16, 2024)
Rob Madge's New Show About MY SON'S A QUEER Broadway Postponement to Play London's Garrick Theatre (Apr 13, 2024)
Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel (Apr 16, 2024)
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June (Apr 16, 2024)
Rob Madge's New Show About MY SON'S A QUEER Broadway Postponement to Play London's Garrick Theatre (Apr 13, 2024)
Andrea McArdle BIO
Andrea first captured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere in 1977 when she originated the title role in the mega-musical Annie, based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Since then, she has starred in several Broadway musicals, in New York, nationally and internationally. She has performed in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the Las Vegas Hilton to the Hong Kong Philharmonic as well as several remarkable televisions appearances through the years including Johnny Carson, Merv Griffen and Dinah Shore shows along with several PBS concerts from the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. She has honed her craft by working with some of the legends o the entertainment industry such as Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Julie Andres, Bob Hope, Liberace, Frank Sinatra, Steve Martin and Martin Short, to name a few.
As Annie she became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She also received the Theater World and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for the girl with the red hair and big voice. She subsequently conquered London with her portrayal of Little Orphan Annie in the West End. (Fun fact: Catherine Zeta-Jones played young orphan Mollie in this production). Andrea was then tapped to portray Judy Garland in the NBC television movie Rainbow which proved that her talents translated to film.
Andrea starred in the Jerry Herman musical Jerry's Girls, alongside Carol Channing and Leslie Uggams; she portrayed the sassy Smoking Car, Ashley, in the original Broadway cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express; Esther, the Judy Garland role, in Meet Me In St. Louis; Sonia in They're Playing Our Song; Luisa in The Fantasticks; Eva Peron, in Tim Rice's Evita; Fantine in Les Miserables; Margy Frake in the original Broadway cast of State Fair, Nancy in Oliver; the Narrator, in Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Belle, in Disney's Beauty and the Beast; Sally Bowles in Cabaret; Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun; and the quintessential stage-mother in Gypsy; as well as Sandy, in Grease.
Andrea has performed in the best showrooms of many of the casino hotels in Las Vegas and Atlantic City and other large concert halls throughout the country including Carnegie Hall and the MET Opera House.
Andrea McArdle Photos
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
ANNIE LIVE! -- "Dance Rehearsal" -- Pictured: (l-r) Andrea McArdle visits with "young Annies" at the National Dance Institute at the Center for Learning & the Arts in New York City on Saturday November 13, 2021 -- (Photo by: Bryan Bedder/NBC)
Date:
11/15/2021
From: BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
In rehearsal, front Row L to R: Pamla Vale Abramson, Garrett Hoy, Andrea McArdle, Kate Flannery; 2nd Row: Hunter Parris, Melissa Baralles, Haviland Stillwell; 3rd Row: Ben Reece, Laura L. Thomas; 4th Row: Joel Baker
Date:
05/26/2012
From: Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for WHEN YOU BELIEVE Stephen Schwartz Tribute
L to R: Eric Olson, Andrea McArdle, Hunter Parrish, Haviland Stillwell, Garrett Hoy, Scott Logsdon, Stephen Schwartz, Joel Baker, Kate Flannery, Laura L. Thomas, Pamla Vale Abramson, Ben Reece, Melissa Batalles, Dean Pitchford
Date:
05/26/2012
From: Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for WHEN YOU BELIEVE Stephen Schwartz Tribute
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Back: John Schuck (Daddy Warbucks), Thomas Meehan (book writer), Robert Sher (CD producer), Charles Strouse (composer), Martin Charnin (original director and lyricist). Seated: Shelley Burch (Annie), Andrea McArdle (Annie), Kathie Lee Gifford (Miss Hanni
Date:
06/05/2008
From: Photo Flash: 'Annie 30th Anniversary' CD Signing @ Virgin
Andrea McArdle STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2006
Doatsey Mae
Doatsy Mae
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Belle [Replacement]
Belle [Replacement]
Belle [Replacement]
Andrea McArdle Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Andrea McArdleState Fair
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - Best Debut of an Actress
Andrea McArdle, Annie
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1977 - Performance
Andrea McArdle, Annie
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Andrea McArdle, Annie
Andrea McArdle Videos
VIDEO: Watch Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar, Patti LuPone & More in THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)...and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2021
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2020
BWW Exclusive: Songs from the Vault-Andrea McArdle Sings a Judy Garland Classic!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2020
BWW TV: Andrea McArdle Gives a Sneak Peek of Sondheim/Hamlisch Show at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2018
VIDEO: Preview ANNIE At Danbury's Musicals At Richter Through August 11
by Alan Henry - Jul 30, 2018
BWW TV: What Went on Backstage at Broadway Backwards? Go Behind the Scenes!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2018
BWW Previews: Cabaret Sensation KATHY 'BABE' ROBINSON Plays NEW HOPE! at The Rrazz Room
by DT Gramkee - Jul 20, 2017
VIDEO: 19 ANNIES Reunite In Honor of Musical's 40th Anniversary; Perform 'Tomorrow'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2017
DVR Alert: Sarah Jessica Parker and Andrea McArdle Join ANNIE Gathering for Inside Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2017
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo and More Take Part in Lena Dunham's 'Sensual Pantsuit Anthem' for Hillary
by Stage Tube - Nov 3, 2016
Andrea McArdle News
Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel
Central New Jersey has a brand new home for the arts! Bell Theater, housed at the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, will open in May.
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June
The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Rob Madge's New Show About MY SON'S A QUEER Broadway Postponement to Play London's Garrick Theatre
Award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge will play two performances of their brand-new show Rob Madge'S REGARDS TO BROADWAY at the Garrick Theatre in London at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Sunday 26 May.
Seth Sikes and Nicolas King to Debut THE NEW BELTERS SING MGM at 54 Below
54 BELOW will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Baby Andrea McArdle to perform in Follies in Las Vegas
FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim, and James Goldman’s legendary production will be brought to life in a spectacular performance featuring a 45-person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls. The limited-run engagement will be a star-studded affair at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, April 11-14.
Feature: Meet 54 Below's Newest Board Members
54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!
Review: Andrea McArdle Tells the Tale of a Broadway Baby at 54 Below
Shining like a beacon, Andrea McArdle wowed the crowd at CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY BABY on March 29, 2024 at 54 Below. This reviewer, along with the rest of those in the audience, was completely overwhelmed at the performance. There is one more performance tonight at 7 pm - get your tickets now!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" March 25 to March 31, 2024
Looking for some fun cabaret shows and other unique events to see this week in NYC and not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking for jazz, some classic fun and showtunes, comedy, or something that defies genre, we have you covered! There’s an overwhelming amount of live events in NYC, but we’ve narrowed it down to a few top picks.
See Nicole Henry, Andrea McArdle & More at 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Spotlight: ANDREA MCARDLE LIVE IN PHILADELPHIA at Rittenhouse Grill
You’re Invited: Andrea McArdle Live in Philadelphia On April 15th!
Photos: First Look at Theatre Aspen's Star-Studded LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE
Theatre Aspen has released photos from their production of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Drama Desk Award-winning play Love, Loss, and What I Wore, starring Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez, and more. Check them out here!
FOLLIES Will Premiere in Las Vegas Next Month
Metropolis Theatricals Las Vegas LLC will debut FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s musical production, in a star-studded spectacle featuring a 45 person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls.
Alice Ripley To Perform At Branford's Legacy Theatre This Month
Legacy Theatre will welcome Tony Award-Winner Alice Ripley, the latest performer in the 2024 Sunday Broadway Concert Series, to Branford. Learn how to purchase tickets.
L Morgan Lee Will Perform at Branford's Legacy Theatre This Weekend
Join Tony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee-most recently known for her breakout performance in 'A Strange Loop' on Broadway-in a concert filled with Broadway classics, gems by new writers, and unexpected deep-cuts that explore her dreams about love, life, and a world of possibilities.
Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen
Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Hedgerow Theatre Announces Willy Rusell's SHIRLEY VALENTINE To Run With The New Electric Ballroom In February
Hedgerow Theatre presents Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine in repertory with Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom, exploring life's potential. Don't miss this exciting production in February!
Single Tickets For Legacy Theatre's 2024 Season, Featuring THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More, On Sale Now
Single tickets for Legacy Theatre’s 2024 season now available for purchase.
Feature: The Best Of 2023 And The Last Four Years
It's time to see what resonated the most with Broadway World Cabaret lead writer and Editor Stephen Mosher on the last day.
Andrea McArdle FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Andrea McArdle been in?
Andrea McArdle has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Andrea McArdle been in?
Andrea McArdle has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Andrea McArdle's first West End show?
Andrea McArdle's first West End show was Annie which opened in 1978
What awards has Andrea McArdle been nominated for?
Andrea McArdle has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Supporting Performer at the Helen Hayes Awards for "State Fair," Best Debut of an Actress at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Annie," a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in "Annie," and a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Annie."
What awards has Andrea McArdle won?
Andrea McArdle won the Best Debut of an Actress award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Annie and also received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in Annie.
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