Beth Leavel

Birth Place: Raleigh, NC, USA

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Beth Leavel 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

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Beth Leavel STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
The Baroness

[Chicago]
Pre-Broadway World Premiere, 2021
Miranda Priestly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Dee Dee Allen

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2018
Rose

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Revival, 2017
Miss Hannigan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Adams

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Dee Dee Allen

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production, 2015
Mrs. Adams

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Aunt Eller

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Emily

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Florence Greenberg

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Emily

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
The Drowsy Chaperone

[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Drowsy

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Mary/Blanche/Jane/Nun

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Aggie Ford

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Aggie Ford

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock [Replacement]

Maggie Jones (Standby)

Dorothy Brock (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Mrs. Bixby

Mabel

[Houston, TX (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Mrs. Lydia Bixby/Violet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Ellie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Tess

Polly Baker (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1991
Beth

Beth

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1990
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Annie [Replacement]

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Equity Library Theatre Revival, 1983
Performer


Beth Leavel Movies

42nd Street
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Renee
BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams

Beth Leavel TV Shows

Submissions Only
Val Reilly

Beth Leavel 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


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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone


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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone

Beth Leavel Videos

Beth Leavel News


Video: Watch Highlights of Eden Espinosa and More in LEMPICKA on Broadway

You can now check out a first look at Lempicka- the highly anticipated sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Watch highlights in this video.

Video: Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way

In this video, watch as Lempicka's Beth Leavel welcomes both casts to Chavkin Way as Rachel unveils the new sign!

Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin

Last night, the city of New York renamed 48th Street “Chavkin Way” to celebrate Tony Award-winning director, Rachel Chavkin, helming two Broadway productions right across from one another on that street. Check out photos from the event here!

Photo: Get a First Look at Eden Espinosa as Tamara de Lempicka

Get a first look at Eden Espinosa in Lempicka on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE to Release Stock and Amateur Performance Rights for One Year

Stock and amateur performance rights for the new musical Austen’s Pride will be available for one year only starting this summer through the summer of 2025.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway

Get a first look at the cast of LEMPICKA on Broadway in action before performances begin on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Check out video clips from the show's press day including the cast performing the musical numbers, 'Starting Over,' 'Stay,' 'Perfection,' and 'Our Time'.

LEMPICKA Launches Rush and Lottery Policies

The in-person rush, digital rush, and digital lottery policies have been announced for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.

Video: Watch LEMPICKA Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard Talk Safety During Tech

Watch Broadway Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard talk the cast of Lempicka through important safety measures during tech rehearsal at the Longacre Theatre!

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Stay' from LEMPICKA

Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway this spring at the Longacre Theatre on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Watch as cast member Amber Iman, who plays 'Rafaela', performs 'Perfection' in the video below.

Video: Beth Leavel Celebrates Her Return to the Longacre Theatre

Check out a video of Beth Leavel returning to the Longacre Theatre! Learn more about Lempicka, soon playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway.

Video: Watch George Abud Sing 'Perfection' from LEMPICKA

In this video, watch as George Abud, who plays 'Marinetti', performs 'Perfection' from Lempicka on Broadway.

Video: Matt Gould Teases Lempicka's Plot in 90 Seconds

Get ready to laugh! Matt Gould, the Book Writer & Lyricist for LEMPICKA, hilariously dissects the plot of the latest Broadway musical!

Video: Get a First Listen to Amber Iman Singing 'Stay' From LEMPICKA

Watch Amber Iman sing 'Stay' from the new Broadway musical Lempicka. Learn more about the show, and see how to purchase tickets.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE To Release Full Live Album From Carnegie Hall

A full live recording of the music from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride will be released, due to popular demand, in June 2024. The album will feature the star-studded cast from the recent concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for LEMPICKA on Broadway

In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of Lempicka meet together on the first day of rehearsals to begin the next phase of work on this new musical.

Complete Cast Set For LEMPICKA on Broadway, Starring Eden Espinosa

The complete cast has been revealed for Lempicka, the highly anticipated new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Learn who is joining the previously announced Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman, and more!

LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast

At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Beth Leavel 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 been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Prom," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Prom," Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Prom," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Prom." She has also received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Baby It's You!" and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, Beth Leavel was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at the Kevin Kline Awards for "Annie," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone."

What awards has Beth Leavel won?

Beth Leavel has won the following awards for her role in The Drowsy Chaperone: - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards)

What is Beth Leavel next theatre project?

Beth Leavel's next show will be Lempicka which opens on 4/14/2024 on Broadway.

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