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Joanne Woodward

Birth Place: Greenville, SC, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1981
Candida

[Broadway]
1964
Mavis

[Broadway]
1956
Douane


Movies

Count Three and Pray
[ 1955 ] Lissy
A Kiss Before Dying
[ 1956 ] Dorothy Kingship
The Three Faces of Eve
[ 1957 ] Eve White, Eve Black, Jane
No Down Payment
[ 1957 ] Leola Boone
The Long, Hot Summer
[ 1958 ] Clara Varner
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
[ 1958 ] Grace Bannerman
The Sound and the Fury
[ 1959 ] Quentin Compson, Narrator
The Fugitive Kind
[ 1960 ] Carol Cutrere
From the Terrace
[ 1960 ] Mary St. John
Paris Blues
[ 1961 ] Lillian Corning
The Stripper
[ 1963 ] Lila Green
A New Kind of Love
[ 1963 ] Samantha Blake
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
[ 1966 ] Mary
A Fine Madness
[ 1966 ] Rhoda Shillitoe
Rachel, Rachel
[ 1968 ] Rachel Cameron
Winning
[ 1969 ] Elora
WUSA
[ 1970 ] Geraldine
They Might Be Giants
[ 1971 ] Watson
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
[ 1972 ] Beatrice
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
[ 1973 ] Rita
The Drowning Pool
[ 1975 ] Iris Devereaux
The End
[ 1978 ] Jessica Lawson
Harry & Son
[ 1984 ] Lilly
The Glass Menagerie
[ 1987 ] Amanda Wingfield
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
[ 1990 ] India Bridge
Philadelphia
[ 1993 ] Sarah Beckett
The Age of Innocence
[ 1993 ] The Narrator
Even If a Hundred Ogres...
[ 1996 ] Narrator
Change in the Wind
[ 2010 ] Margaret Mitchell
Lucky Them
[ 2013 ] Doris

News


A SHERLOCK CAROL Comes to Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “A Sherlock Carol,” a family-friendly holiday production based on two classic tales, “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,” a classic Sherlock Holmes story, and “A Christmas Carol.'
The Theater Project and Cranford Library to Present Staged Readings of New Plays

Discover new plays at a free staged reading event at Cranford Community Center, presented by The Theater Project and Cranford Library, followed by a playwright-audience discussion. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Westport Country Playhouse Opens 2024-25 Season with THE 39 STEPS

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2024-25 Season with “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic film, with a dash of Monty Python's zany humor, running from October 22 through November 9.
Westport Country Playhouse Opens 2024-25 Season With THE 39 STEPS

Westport Country Playhouse announced its 2024-25 season opener with THE 39 STEPS, running from October 22 to November 9.
THE 39 STEPS to Open Westport Country Playhouse 2024-25 Season

Westport Country Playhouse has revealed its 2024-25 season opener, THE 39 STEPS, a comedic adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film. The production promises a blend of suspense and humor for theatergoers. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: Girl Meets Drone in Tesori-Brant GROUNDED for Met Opening Night

A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL.
The Open Eye Theatre to Present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS

Experience THE OPEN EYE THEATER's presentation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS by Paul Zindel. Suitable for older teens and adults. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Martha Graham Dance Company Announces Second Season Of GRAHAM100

Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.
Westport Country Playhouse Reveals 2024 Woodward Internship Class

Westport Country Playhouse has revealed its 2024 Joanne Woodward Internship class of four theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experienceworking directly with Playhouse senior staff from June through July.
Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of Political Satire, THE OUTSIDER

Westport Country Playhouse presents a Script in Hand playreading of the political satire THE OUTSIDER on Monday, June 10.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host a Script in Hand Playreading of MRS. CHRISTIE

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedic mystery, “Mrs. Christie,” a fictional account of the unsolved 1926 disappearance of Agatha Christie, one of the most-read mystery writers, written by Heidi Armbruster and directed by Mark Shanahan, on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m.
Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Michael Wilson-Helmed THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Reading

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Trip to Bountiful'. Learn more about the reading!
Westport Country Playhouse Appoints New Leadership

Westport Country Playhouse’s board of trustees has appointed director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan as artistic director, and long-time Playhouse administrator Beth Huisking as managing director.
Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
Westport Country Playhouse Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Joanne Woodward Internship Program

Applications are now being accepted through Friday, March 8 forr Westport Country Playhouse's 2024 Joanne Woodward Internship Program fortheater career aspirants. Learn how to apply.
Westport Country Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 Script In Hand Playreading Series With Tale Of Sports Legend LOMBARDI

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Lombardi,” a Broadway hit about the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi and his family, on and off the playing field, on Monday, February 5, at 7 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse's Board of Trustees Elects Six Members

Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of Westport, Ben Frimmer of Weston, Darnell K. Graham of Bridgeport, Rashana J. Graham of Bridgeport, Anne Keefe of Weston, and Jonathan H. Levy of Westport. 
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A NIGHT FOR SWIFTIES, February 2

“The Playhouse Sings: A Night for Swifties” will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Friday, February 2, at 7 p.m. Songs from Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift's catalog will be performed by powerhouse voices, backed by a live band.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joanne Woodward been in?

Joanne Woodward has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Joanne Woodward been in?

Joanne Woodward has not appeared in the West End.

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