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Birth Place: Evanston, IL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1970
Jenny
The Apple Tree
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Eve/Princess Barbára/Ella/Passionella, Ella and Passionella, Eve
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Melinda, Daisy Gamble/Melinda, Daisy Gamble
Mother Courage and Her Children
[Broadway]
Unknown, 1963
Yvette Pottier, Girl Singer
Seacoast of Bohemia
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1962
Performer
From the Second City
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
"Great Books" performer, "Caesar's Wife" performer, "First Affair" performer, "The Hoboken Story" performer, "The Bergman Film" performer, "Museum Piece" performer, "Max and Moritz" peformer, "I Got Blues" performer

Productions

The Penny Wars
 
[Broadway, 1969]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Barbara Harris, The Apple Tree

Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Barbara Harris, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1962 - Best Performance

Barbara Harris, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad


winner
Obie Awards - 1962 - Best Actress

Barbara HarrisOh, Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1962 - Performance

Barbara Harris, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Barbara Harris, From the Second City

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Review: DISNEY'S FREAKY FRIDAY at Cowley College Photo
Review: DISNEY'S FREAKY FRIDAY at Cowley College
by John Dalton-White - Jun 13, 2025

A nostalgic trip based on a 1976 Disney movie
SERIOUS BUSINESS is Coming to The Hobgoblin Playhouse Photo
SERIOUS BUSINESS is Coming to The Hobgoblin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2024

Foster Cat Productions' Serious Business will bring Alan Arkin's Virtual Reality and Elaine May's Hotline to The Hobgoblin Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Foster Cat Productions to Present POWER PLAYS at The Groundlings Photo
Foster Cat Productions to Present POWER PLAYS at The Groundlings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2024

Foster Cat Productions will present Power Plays at The Groundlings, featuring one-act plays by Elaine May and Alan Arkin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Amy Pietz To Teach Viola Spolin's Improv Acting Technique Photo
Amy Pietz To Teach Viola Spolin's Improv Acting Technique
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024

Sills/Spolin Theater Works has announced esteemed actress of TV and film Amy Pietz will be teaching a new generation of actors the technique of Viola Spolin, the legendary theater innovator known as the 'Mother of improvisational theater.'
FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL is Coming to Axelrod PAC Photo
FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL is Coming to Axelrod PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Freaky Friday the musical brings magic to Axelrod PAC with a new adaptation of the beloved Disney film. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages Photo
Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 Photo
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 CELEBRATES RITA GARDNER at 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - May 5, 2023

Rita Gardner was not only a part of THE FANTASTICKS' history, she is one of the reasons it became historic in the first place.
Bock & Harnick's THE APPLE TREE to Open at Ghostlight Players This Week Photo
Bock & Harnick's THE APPLE TREE to Open at Ghostlight Players This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022

Ghostlight Players will present “The Apple Tree,” a musical from the creators of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me,” from October 13 - 16 at Hemsley Hall. “The Apple Tree” features a book and score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, with additional material by Jerome Coopersmith.
BrightSide Theatre to Present SHE LOVES ME in October Photo
BrightSide Theatre to Present SHE LOVES ME in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022

BrightSide Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak have announced that they will begin their 10th season with She Loves Me, running from October 14 through 30th. 
PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10 Photo
PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Today, producers of Plaza Suite, the hit comedy by Neil Simon starring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey, announced a third extension due to overwhelming demand.
BWW Review: With TOGETHER INSIDE at Don't Tell Mama Becca Kidwell Graduates Photo
BWW Review: With TOGETHER INSIDE at Don't Tell Mama Becca Kidwell Graduates
by Stephen Mosher - May 2, 2022

With Jeff Harnar and Matt Baker by her side, Becca Kidwell's new show has a brilliant new sheen on it.
Review Roundup: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Ope Photo
Review Roundup: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2022

On Friday night, two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker made their return to Broadway in the long-awaited first preview of Neil Simon's classic comedy about marriage, Plaza Suite under the direction of Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey.
PLAZA SUITE on Broadway Announces TodayTix Mobile Lottery Photo
PLAZA SUITE on Broadway Announces TodayTix Mobile Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022

Find out how to get tickets and the TodayTix mobile lottery policy for the highly anticipated production of Neil Simon’s comedy Plaza Suite.
BWW Review: NELLIE MCKAY Speaks Softly And Carries a Big Voice at Birdland Theater Photo
BWW Review: NELLIE MCKAY Speaks Softly And Carries a Big Voice at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 13, 2021

With her recent shows at The Birdland Theater, Nellie McKay maintains her life-long commitment to quality in her art and blistering commentary in her honesty.
BWW Review: With Her SHOW OF DARES At Pangea, Becca Kidwell Is Better And Bolder Than Photo
BWW Review: With Her SHOW OF DARES At Pangea, Becca Kidwell Is Better And Bolder Than Ever Before
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 21, 2021

Becca Kidwell's Show Of Dares is one of the most imaginative and creative ideas for a cabaret show, pushing her to new heights in her artistry, and proving that which her friends and mentors already know: in the cabaret rooms of New York City, Becca has found an artistic home.
BWW Interview: Austin Pendleton of LIFE, LOVE, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE? on Metropolit Photo
BWW Interview: Austin Pendleton of LIFE, LOVE, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE? on MetropolitanZoom
by Stephen Mosher - May 4, 2021

It's time to try a new form of acting, and that's what Austin Pendleton is all about. On May 6th he will join the MetropolitanZoom family as he and Barbara Bleier perform their first ever virtual cabaret! Not to be missed.
Review Roundup: JOHN CULLUM: AN ACCIDENTAL STAR; Streaming Now Photo
Review Roundup: JOHN CULLUM: AN ACCIDENTAL STAR; Streaming Now
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2021

Vineyard Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, and Irish Repertory Theatre in association with Jeff Berger present John Cullum: An Accidental Star, which premiered on April 8 and will be available for streaming on demand through April 22. Check out what the critics had to say!
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: PLAZA SUITE by Neil Simon Photo
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: PLAZA SUITE by Neil Simon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2020

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Neil Simon. Today's play, Plaza Suite! 
BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD Parte 2° LE STAR DI BROADWAY SUL GRANDE SCHERMO Photo
BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD Parte 2° LE STAR DI BROADWAY SUL GRANDE SCHERMO
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 19, 2020

Photo Flash: Will Thomason's THESE FOUR YEARS, PART 3 At Town Stages Photo
Photo Flash: Will Thomason's THESE FOUR YEARS, PART 3 At Town Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2019

On Sunday, December 15th, Town Stages presented Will Thomason's newest song cycle, “These Four Years, Part 3.” The four part project follows an ensemble of six late 20s New Yorkers, one year at a time, from 2017-2020. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barbara Harris been in?

Barbara Harris has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Barbara Harris been in?

Barbara Harris has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Barbara Harris been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Apple Tree, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Best Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad, Best Actress (Obie Awards) for Oh, Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for From the Second City.

What awards has Barbara Harris won?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Apple Tree; Best Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad; Best Actress (Obie Awards) for Oh, Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad; and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.

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