Bette Midler
Birth Place: Honolulu, HI, USA
BARRY & BETTE and OUTCASTS & INNOCENTS to Launch Madison Lyric Stage Summer Festival (Jun 2, 2026)
Julia Roberts, Peppermint and More Join RISE UP, SING OUT: A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT (Jun 1, 2026)
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June (May 29, 2026)
BIO
Winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in Hello, Dolly!, Bette Midler made her Broadway debut in Fiddler on the Roof, and even then, she understood the importance of doing matinees. Her remarkable career started while singing in New York bathhouses, where she was given the name, "The Divine Miss M."
Her record debut, "The Divine Miss M," earned her a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In 1979, Bette made her film debut in portraying a doomed and self-destructive rock & roll singer in The Rose, for which she earned the Golden Globe for Best Actress, Academy Award nomination, and Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal performance.
In 1988 Bette starred in Beaches, and received her third Grammy Award, Record of the Year, for the film's title song, "Wind Beneath My Wings." Midler garnered her second Best Actress Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for Mark Rydell's For The Boys.
Additional film credits include: Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Ruthless People, Big Business, Scene's From a Mall, Hocus Pocus, The First Wives Club, The Stepford Wives, Then She Found Me and The Women.
She concluded her critically acclaimed Vegas extravaganza The Showgirl Must Go On at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with over 200 performances that were seen by over a half-million people in two years.
Forty years, four Grammys, four Golden Globes, three Emmys, a Tony Award and tons of record-breaking performances since she hit the scene, the "Divine Miss M" is still going strong.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Movies
[ 1971 ] Virgin Mary
[ 1972 ] Lullabye Singer
[ 1979 ] Rose
[ 1982 ] Bonita Friml
[ 1986 ] Barbara Stone
[ 1986 ] Barbara Whiteman
[ 1987 ] Sandy
[ 1988 ] CC Bloom
[ 1988 ] Georgette
[ 1988 ] Sadie Shelton, Sadie Ratliff
[ 1990 ] Stella Claire
[ 1991 ] Deborah
[ 1991 ] Dixie Leonard
[ 1993 ] Winifred
[ 1996 ] Brenda Morelli Cushman
[ 1997 ] Lilly Leonard
[ 2000 ] Jacqueline Susann
[ 2000 ] Mona Dearly
[ 2004 ] Bobbie Markowitz
[ 2007 ] Bernice Graves
[ 2008 ] Leah Miller
[ 2010 ] Kitty Galore
[ 2012 ] Diane Decker
[ 2017 ] Muv
[ 2019 ] Grandma
[ 2020 ] Bella Abzug
[ 2021 ] Grandma
[ 2022 ] Winifred Sanderson
[ 2024 ] Marilyn
TV Shows
Woody The Spoon voice
Mother Earth
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Mama Rose
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[ 2000-2001 ] Bette
[ 1998-2018 ] Caprice Feldman - Secretary #93
[ 2019-2020 ] Hadassah Gold
Awards and Nominations
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Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!
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Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!
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Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!
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Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!
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Bette Midler, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
Bette Midler, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers
Bette Midler, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers
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Videos
Video: Nathan Lane Explains How DEATH OF A SALESMAN Achieves Intimacy at the Winter Garden
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-05 09:08:42
Video: Inside Opening Night of BEACHES with Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett & More
by Luka Vonier - 2026-04-28 11:04:31
Video: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett & More Give a Sneak Peek of BEACHES
by Luka Vonier - 2026-02-16 13:27:39
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - 2026-02-13 12:19:20
Video: Marc Shaiman Recalls Journey From Bette Midler Superfan to Collaborator
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-28 10:51:25
Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-01-22 11:23:52
Video: Molly Gordon Looks Back on THEATER CAMP and Her Community Theater Roots
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-24 10:33:29
Video: Kate Baldwin sings 'When Did I Fall in Love' from Fiorello! at 54 Below!
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-03-06 22:41:19
Video: Can You Guess the Answers to These 'Broadway Debuts' JEOPARDY Questions?
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-30 13:20:55
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2024-12-16 17:05:50
Video: Bette Midler & More in the Trailer for 'The Fabulous Four'
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-06-17 13:36:51
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Story
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-11 15:34:51
Video: Inside Rehearsal For BEACHES the Musical at Theatre Calgary
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 07:35:38
Video: Writing Team Iris Rainer Dart & Mike Stoller Talk BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-11 16:18:43
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Rehearse 'Show the World' From BEACHES at Theatre Calgary
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-09 13:03:54
News
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Madison Lyric Stage will present two concerts at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society: a tribute to Barry Manilow and Bette Midler, and a semi-staged celebration of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
Julia Roberts, Lily Gladstone, Wilson Cruz, Peppermint, Jenn Colella, and more will participate in “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment' at The Town Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Broadway in Brooklyn is honoring the legacy of stand-up comedy, reuniting Broadway stars and music with the Improv stage, now in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
54 Below will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Join in celebrating their contributions to the cabaret art form.
by Christiana Rose - May 27, 2026
Red is a dazzling and richly entertaining musical revue which celebrates the flame haired icons who have shaped stage and screen history, whilst simultaneously showcasing the extraordinary talents of its creator and performer, Amber Topaz. Stylish, intelligent and brimming with affection for its subjects, this is far more than a cabaret showcase. It is a lovingly crafted theatrical celebration of female performers whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Opera singer Yanik Gosselin will perform BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions at Soulpepper Theatre's Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival, blending diva anthems with personal storytelling.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present a youth concert featuring music from Sesame Street, The Muppets, and Fraggle Rock, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the PBS Endowment Fund.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #183 — AN AFTERNOON WITH AGOSTO MACHADO on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
by Luka Vonier - May 22, 2026
Summer is coming fast and furious and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of June's performers, including Norm Lewis, Lee Roy Reams, Meghan Murphy, and Linda Eder. Get your tickets today!
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2026
Beaches concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre May 24, following 28 previews and 38 regular performances. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance of its limited engagement on September 6.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Prescott Park Arts Festival has revealed its next wave of performers for the River House Restaurant Concert Series, set on the Wilcox Main Stage in Portsmouth, NH, featuring artists including Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, and more.
by Michael Major - May 19, 2026
BroadwayWorld has learned that Beaches, A New Musical will close on Broadway this Sunday, May 24. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance.
by Christiana Rose - May 20, 2026
On 24 May, cabaret siren Amber Topaz will be at Crazy Coqs to bring us Red, a musical revue celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen. A journey from Old Hollywood via the Westend to Broadway, with iconic show-stopping numbers that have shaped musical theatre her-story.
by Josh Sharpe - May 18, 2026
Tony Award-winner Bette Midler will voice the Fairy Godmother in Steps, a new animated reimagining of Cinderella from Netflix. Midler joins a cast that includes current Tony Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, Amanda Seyfried, and Ali Wong.
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026
Beaches star Jessica Vosk has revealed that a 'superfan' made their way backstage and into her dressing room following a recent performance of the Broadway musical. Watch a video of her detailing the 'scary encounter' on Instagram.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Marc Shaiman will appear at Worcester's BrickBox Theater for an evening of conversation and live music celebrating his New York Times best-selling memoir, joined by GBH host Jared Bowen.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Oh What A Ride! Productions and Crow's Theatre will present DANCER at Toronto's Terminal Theatre, featuring the original creative team and cast in an expanded staging of the 2023 Fringe Festival hit.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
D'Jamin Bartlett, original cast member of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and Mark Bornfield will perform NIGHTCLUB: A TRUE STORY at The Green Room 42, featuring selections from PHANTOM, LES MISÉRABLES, WEST SIDE STORY, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bette Midler has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
Bette Midler has not appeared in the West End.
Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).
Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hello, Dolly!; Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!; Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!; Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!; Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers; Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).
Bette Midler has written 2 shows including Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue (Lyricist), Bette! Divine Madness (Additional Material).
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