Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA
Channing is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for originating, on Broadway, the musical-comedy roles of bombshell Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and matchmaking widow Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! She also appeared in two New York revivals of Hello, Dolly!, and toured with it extensively throughout the United States.
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Back by popular demand, Broadway sensation and international smash-hit comedy “Celebrity Autobiography” returned on Monday, April 29 to The Groundlings Theatre. Chcck out photos here!
Comedian John Franklin, Paper Bag Players, Between Broadway Variety Hour, and more will grace the Hoboken stage at Mile Square Theatre.
Join Bistro Award-winning vocalist Margaret Curry as she returns for an encore performance of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
China Forbes – the glamorous voice of Portland, Oregon’s very own, world-famous “little orchestra,” Pink Martini – will be releasing her forthcoming album, The Road, on May 17, 2024 via Heinz Records. The Road displays a return to the singer-songwriter’s roots, sharing a journey of personal songs that tell the story of her life so far, highlighting themes of emotional depth and self-discovery. Listen to a single here!
The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed its 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience the magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST presented by Vanguard University's award-winning theatre arts department.
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!
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Catch Margaret Curry's encore performances of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at Laurie Beechman Theatre on April 6 and May 4. Don't miss the 2024 Bistro Award-winning show.
2024 Bistro Award-winning vocalist Margaret Curry will return to Laurie Beechman Theatre in encore performances of The Space In-Between, originally performed on November 30, 2023.
Richard Skipper, HELLO, DOLLY! historian and friend of the late great Carol Channing, is celebrating the beloved show on its 60th anniversary, with one more performance in Manhattan on March 29th at 7 pm featuring former Dolly alum Lorna Dallas. We spoke about the first sold out show and the enduring legacy of Dolly.
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The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
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Forte Theatre Company will present Hello, Dolly! April 13 - 21, 2024. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte's third mainstage production at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin and the first as part of the Saber Center's inaugural Community Events Series.
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Hello Dolly! Opened on Broadway in 1964 with the irrepressible, wide-eyed, charismatic Carol Channing in the title role, winning 10 Tony’s including Best Musical and Best Actress for Channing. The show was her signature and, to understate, she held it close. An understudy once remarked that she was looking forward to subbing in for her. “Don’t hold your breath, sister”. Channing played the part over 5000 times.
Carol Channing has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Carol Channing has not appeared in the West End.
Carol Channing has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", Actress of the Year in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Lorelei", "Hello, Dolly!", "Show Girl", and "The Vamp". She also received a Special Tony Award and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Lend an Ear".
Carol Channing has won several awards, including a Special Tony Award for her contributions to Broadway. She also won a Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Award for her role in "Hello, Dolly!" Additionally, she received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her work in "Lend an Ear."
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