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James Beard

James Beard is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Don't Drink the Water and Hello, Dolly!.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1966
Chef [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Rudolph [Replacement]

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Little Island to Close Season With ALLEN GINSBERG AT 100 and PAPI JUICE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Little Island will wrap its third season with Thomas Bartlett's tribute to Allen Ginsberg, Cake Zine: Closing Time, and a final Papi Juice party in New York.
BOBBY FLAY'S THE LINE to Premiere on Food Network This Fall
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Food Network will launch the culinary competition series BOBBY FLAY'S THE LINE, featuring Bobby Flay and chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins and Claudette Zepeda, alongside returning seasons of HALLOWEEN WARS and HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP.
MARINA, SPORKFUL, and PAPI JUICE, Will Open at Little Island
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Little Island will present the world premiere of Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez's MARINA, alongside a live taping of THE SPORKFUL and a Papi Juice dance party in New York.
Chef Kwame Onwuachi to Celebrate New Cook Book With Live Event at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

James Beard Award winning chef Kwame Onwuachi will celebrate the launch of his cookbook, ALL HOURS: Crazy Good Food for Whatever, Whenever, with a late-night-inspired event at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
Video: Watch Quiet Light's SOUND CHECK AT THE CHERRY LANE THEATRE Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

Quiet Light (AKA Riya Mahesh) has been revealed as the newest performer for the “Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre” video series—watch the session now!
Quiet Light Joins Sound Check at Cherry Lane, Ahead of Fall Europe Tour
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026

Riya Mahesh, who performs as QUIET LIGHT, filmed a session for the Cherry Lane Theatre series directed by Diana Silvers, ahead of a headline European tour this fall with stops in London, Berlin, Madrid and Copenhagen.
Photos: HOPE IN THE WATER Season Two to Feature Shailene Woodley, Andrew Zimmern
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

PBS has begun production on a second season of the nature docuseries HOPE IN THE WATER, with Shailene Woodley, Andrew Zimmern and Kristen Kish returning to explore sustainable food and ocean solutions.
Dance Theatre of Harlem to Launch Inaugural Artistic Council
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Dance Theatre of Harlem named Derrick Adams, Sanford Biggers, Virginia Johnson, Fatima Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson and Mickalene Thomas to its first Artistic Council, a group of advisors shaping the company's programming and outreach.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN Day of Action Exceeds 100 Restaurants Worldwide Including NYC
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 6, 2026

Michelin-starred Mexico City restaurant, Masala y Maíz is excited to announce that its community-centered initiative, “Paga Lo Que Puedas/Pay What You Can” taking place on August 26, 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 20, 2026- Gen Z is Obsessed with Movies, Why Not Broadway? and More
by - Jul 20, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Broadway Veteran Melody Betts Advances to Semi-Finals of Favorite Chef Competition
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2026

When Broadway veteran Melody Betts isn't making magic on stage, she's whipping it up in the kitchen. The star of The Wiz recently advanced to the semi-finals of Colossal's Favorite Chef competition, hosted in partnership with Carla Hall and benefiting the James Beard Foundation. 
Food Network NYCWFF presented by Invesco QQQ 10/15-10/18
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 14, 2026

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) today announces its star-studded 19th annual programming lineup taking place October 15–18, 2026.
Shawarma & Co. Comes to Market 57 at Pier 57
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 5, 2026

This summer, Market 57 at Pier 57 will welcome Shawarma & Co., a new concept specializing in Middle Eastern street food.
Ana Gasteyer and More Set for Live at the Founders Club 2026-2027 Season at Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026

The Hobby Center has revealed the Live at the Founders Club 2026–2027 Season, an intimate live music club experience showcasing local, national and international talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston.
Miru At Pier 57: A Spacious Rooftop Serving Elevated Japanese Cuisine
by Carissa Chesanek - Jun 23, 2026

Miru is one of the latest dining destinations at Pier 57 in Chelsea. The recently opened Japanese lounge sits atop the pier, boasting city and water views, making for a relaxing ambiance.
1776 to Open at Super Summer Theatre With Special July 4 Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026

Super Summer Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Las Vegas, including a special Independence Day performance marking America's 250th birthday.
QWEEN JEAN: SUMMER LEGACY BALL and More Set for Little Island 2026 Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

Little Island has unveiled programming details for its 2026 summer season. This season includes concerts, world premieres, live radio shows, culinary events and parties in Little Island’s open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade.
BOLDT ARTS ALIVE! and MENASHA CORPORATION SPOTLIGHT SERIES Tickets to Go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will release individual tickets for its 2026-27 Boldt Arts Alive! and Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series, featuring Ballet Hispánico, Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, and more.
THE GREAT NOSH Returns to NYC This June with a Picnic Celebration on 6/21
by Marina Kennedy - May 13, 2026

It is presented by Jewish Food Society, the nonprofit dedicated to preserving and celebrating Jewish culinary heritage.
Hackmatack Farm Will Present Farm-to-Table Dinners, Contra Dances & Nature Camp
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse in Berwick, Maine will present a summer season of community events, including a Farm to Table Dinner with James Beard-nominated Chef Evan Mallett, monthly Contra Dances, and a youth nature camp.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Beard been in?

James Beard has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James Beard been in?

James Beard has not appeared in the West End.

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