Helen Gallagher
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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BIO
Helen Gallagher received her first Tony Award in 1952 for her memorable performance as Gladys Bumps in the original Broadway company of the musical Pal Joey. She went on to win a second Tony in 1971 for her grandiose turn in the musical No, No, Nanette.
Offstage, Helen was the winner of three Emmys for her role as Maeve Ryan in the long-running soap opera Ryan's Hope. As an active professional, she studied weekly with HB Studio Master Teacher Uta Hagen and was an instructor of Singing for the Musical Theater at HB Studio.
Helen's other Broadway credits included runs in Sugar Babies, Mame, Sweet Charity, Pajama Game, Hazel Flagg, and High Button Shoes. She made notable appearances in the City Center productions of Oklahoma!, Guys And Dolls, Finian’s Rainbow, and Brigadoon.
She was seen Off-Broadway in Tallulah, I Can’t Keep Running In Place, The Misanthrope, Electra, Red Rover Red Rover, The Gingerbread Lady, and Hothouse.
Her film roles included appearances in Strangers When We Meet and Roseland.
Gallagher passed away on November 24, 2024 at the age of 98 at a hospital in Manhattan.
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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Connection
Movies
[ 1960 ] Betty Anders
[ 1977 ] Cleo The Hustle
[ 1997 ] Sadie
TV Shows
Lise
Hannah Tuttle
[ 1975-1989 ] Maeve Ryan, Maeve Colleary Ryan
Flo Bishop
Nurse Harris
[ 1997-1998 ] Dr. Maud Boylan
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Gallagher, No, No, Nanette
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Helen Gallagher, No, No Nanette
Helen Gallagher, Sweet Charity
Helen Gallagher, Sweet Charity
winner
Helen Gallagher, Pal Joey
Videos
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
An autumn workshop is planned for a new production of the classic Neil Simon / Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields musical, Sweet Charity, starring Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Theater 86 will stage a reimagined version of Chekhov's THE DANGERS OF TOBACCO at its new Garment District home, expanding the classic monologue with live opera and violin, directed by Aleksey Burago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
HB Studio will present its first annual The Light We Carry Festival, featuring performances, screenings, masterclasses, and conversations with artists including Jessica Hecht, Mercedes Ruehl, and Marsha Mason.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Alliance Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring the world premiere musical Alice in Neverland, a world premiere adaptation of Winnie the Pooh, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee has announced that a select group of theatres will dim their marquee lights on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 PM in a special individual tribute to William Finn, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural marquee dimming. See who will be honored.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Basement Theatrics will present its staged reading of Eugène Ionesco's classic Exit The King at the Helen Gallagher Studio Theatre at HB Studio. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025
A developmental reading of Veer Arya's new play, Bhai bhai bhai, will be presented by Basement Theatrics as part of its Ground UP Series. The event will take place on Sunday, May 11, at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30 PM) at the Helen Gallagher Studio Theater at HB Studio (120 Bank Street, New York, NY 10014).
by Rob Lester - Dec 7, 2024
Read our interview with a long-time, long admired cabaret star who celebrates born in the same month (different year) as one of his idols (Noel Coward). It's our monthly Birthday Tribute feature.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor, Helen Gallagher. The acclaimed actor and educator was 98 at the time of her passing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024
Yangtze Repertory Theatre awards $10K residencies to Nana Dakin and Chika Shimizu. Learn more!
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 17, 2022
Robert W. Schneider and Michael Lavine do themselves, 54 Below, and Broadway proud with their remarkable historical concert.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2022
Tuesday June 28th, 2022, marks the 120th Anniversary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers, Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will commemorate the occasion with the broadcast and streaming premiere of the Museum of the City of New York's A CELEBRATION OF RICHARD RODGERS, recorded live at The Imperial Theatre, New York City, on March 26th, 1972.
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 24, 2022
Much-lauded cabaret singer Susanne Mack will play her 2021 show FRAGMENTS for one final encore.
by Stephen Mosher - May 1, 2021
With years of cabaret experiences behind them, Barbara Bleier, Austin Pendleton, Barbara Maier Gustern and Paul Greenwood are taking to the 'net for their latest cabaret show, and Bleier has a lot to say about it.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020
This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Broadway songs from Seth MacFarlane. In addition, The SpongeBob Musical is coming to DVD, and the lyrics of Hadestown are now available!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2020
Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen Countya??s most established professional theatre company, announces its 2020 Horizon Award recipient is Fair Lawn Borougha??s Robin Schamach. Skyline bestows this annual award to a true supporter of the arts.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paula Kelly, actress of stage and screen, has died. She was 76. Kelly made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Veloz in the 1964 musical Something More!, alongside Barbara Cook. Her other Broadway credits include The Dozens (1969), Paul Sills' Story Theatre (1971), Ovid's Metamorphoses (1971), and Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies (1981).
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019
On Monday, June 10 nearly 250 people gathered at the Tribeca Rooftop for the HB Studio Gala celebrating the centennial of its long-time master teacher, the two-time Tony Award winning actress Uta Hagen, whose 100th birthday is Wednesday, June 12.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Helen Gallagher has appeared on Broadway in 20 shows.
Helen Gallagher has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for No, No, Nanette, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for No, No Nanette, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pal Joey.
# Helen Gallagher Awards Helen Gallagher won the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for No, No, Nanette. She also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for No, No, Nanette.
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