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Barbara Walsh

Birth Place: Bethesda, MD, USA

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Barbara Walsh has appeared in several prominent Broadway productions. Walsh is best known for her Drama Desk Award-winning and Tony-nominated role as "Trina" in the Broadway production of Falsettos. She appeared on Broadway in the short-lived musical Big, based on the Penny Marshall film starring Tom Hanks. Recently, Ms. Walsh was in the 2007 Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company, playing the role of "Joanne." She has also appeared on Broadway in Rock 'n Roll! The First 5,000 Years, Nine, Blood Brothers, and Hairspray. She played the dual roles of "Edith Beale" and her daughter "Little Edie" in Grey Gardens at the Studio Theatre (Washington, DC) from November 12, 2008 through December 21, 2008. Walsh's television credits include guest roles on "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," and the recurring role of Judy Schulman-Brown on "One Life to Live."

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Barbara Walsh STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Broadway Revival tour, 2020
Aunt Eller

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Revival, 2018
Mrs. Winemiller

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Pat Nixon

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Joanne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Annie Patterson

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Annie Peterson

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1997
Bess

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Mrs. Baskin

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1995
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1993
Mrs. Lyons

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Trina

[New York]
Reading, 1988
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Stella

Stella

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Francesca [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer



Barbara Walsh TV Shows

Law & Order
Deanne Conroy, Mrs. Lasky
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Ariana Cypher, Mrs. Roland
One Life to Live
Judy Schulman-Brown, Judy, Judy Schulman

Barbara Walsh Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HELEN Production

Barbara WalshCarrie: The Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Barbara WalshGrey Gardens

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Barbara Walsh, Company


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Barbara Walsh, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Barbara Walsh , Falsettos

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Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's


The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.” Check out photos here!

Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall


Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala


Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  

Photos: James Lapine, Joanna Gleason & More Visit HARMONY on Broadway


The stage door alley at the Barrymore Theatre was filled with Broadway’s best last night all to congratulate the cast of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony and star Chip Zien. See photos!

Darren Criss, Brian d'Arcy James, Jessica Vosk & More to Take Part in Atlantic Theater Company Gala


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2023 Gala on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!

Wagner College Theatre Breaks New Ground With USED RECORDS


For the new year WCT will be offering an entirely new show, USED RECORDS. Story, conception, and direction by Jack Cummings III, USED RECORDS will be a completely new work created by the company and will explore the story of a woman named Colleen O'Brien through generations spanning the 20th and 21st centuries.

Good Theater Presents NUREYEV'S EYES Beginning This Month


Good Theater continues its 20th anniversary season with NUREYEV'S EYES, running February 22nd through March 12th. Directed by James Noel Hoban, the production will star Joseph Bearor as Jamie Wyeth and Michael Grew as Rudolf Nureyev, and feature a set by James Noel Hoban and Craig Robinson, props by Annon Bill, costume design by Michelle Handley, lighting design by Iain Odlin, and stage management by Michael Lynch.

Ophelia's Jump Theatre Presents WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Beginning This Week


Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) is proud to launch their 10th Season with Carmel Dean's musical, Well-Behaved Women. The production will be performed at the Ophelia's Jump Studio Theater, located at 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, in Upland, from February 11 through March 12, 2023.

Photos: Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa & More Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Benefit Performance


See photos of Transport Group's one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, starring Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and more.

Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh Join Cast of One-Night-Only IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE


Transport Group has announced casting for its one-night-only performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, which takes place Monday, December 12, at 8pm, at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Bleecker Street.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A DELICATE BALANCE Off-Broadway


Transport Group in partnership with National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) is presenting Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, directed by Transport Group Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, at the Connelly Theater, 220 East 4 Street. Check out photos from opening night here!

VIDEO: OKLAHOMA! National Tour Performs 'Mila Kunis!' Parody & 'People Will Say We're' In Love' on CORDEN


James Corden's dressing room check-in with the cast of the Oklahoma! National Tour took a turn when they revealed to him that they were actually the cast of 'Mila Kunis! the Musical,' leading them into a parody of the musical's title song. Sasha Hutchings and Sean Grandillo performed 'People Will Say We're In Love.' Watch videos now!

OKLAHOMA! Tour Cast to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight


The national tour cast of Oklahoma! will perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. The production stars Sasha Hutchings and Sean Grandillo, joined by Christopher Bannow, Sis, Hennessy Winkler, Benj Mirman, Barbara Walsh, Hannah Solow, Mauricio Lozano, Ugo Chukwu, Jordan Wynn, and more.

Review: OKLAHOMA at Ahmanson Theatre


It seems everybody is having one of two reactions to Director Daniel Fish’s revival of OKLAHOMA! currently playing at the Ahmanson Theatre. But love it or hate it, so much of this update of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s acclaimed 1943 musical in which a farm girl is courted by two rival suitors, works.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of OKLAHOMA! in Los Angeles


The National Tour of Oklahoma! celebrated its opening night at the Ahmanson Theatre on September 15. The production plays at the Center Theatre Group venue in Los Angeles through October 16. Check out the photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Los Angeles Premiere of OKLAHOMA! to Open at the Ahmanson Theatre This Week


The Los Angeles premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! directed by Daniel Fish opens Thursday, September 15 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. The tour will mark the first time a First-Class Equity production of Oklahoma! has toured North America in more than 40 years. This bold interpretation will play through October 16.

Interview: An Experienced Tourer Barbara Walsh Traverses The U.S. With OKLAHOMA!


Next up at The Ahmanson, the Los Angeles premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s reimagined, Tony Award winning Oklahoma! opening September 15, 2022. I got a chance to toss out a few questions to the very game Barbara Walsh who plays Aunt Eller.

Review: ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! at Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco


What did our critic think of ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! at Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco?

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Golden Gate Theatre


What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Golden Gate Theatre?

OKLAHOMA! National Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in September


Center Theatre Group will present the Los Angeles premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “OKLAHOMA!” directed by Daniel Fish at the Ahmanson Theatre from September 13 through October 16, 2022.

Barbara Walsh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barbara Walsh been in?

Barbara Walsh has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Barbara Walsh been in?

Barbara Walsh has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Barbara Walsh been nominated for?

Barbara Walsh has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at the HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for "Carrie: The Musical," Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Grey Gardens," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Company," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Falsettos," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Falsettos."

What awards has Barbara Walsh won?

Barbara Walsh has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical award for the HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Carrie: The Musical and the Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical award (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettos.

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