Judy Kaye
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BIO
Judy Kaye, currently portraying the role of Queen Elizabeth in Diana on Broadway, received the 2012 Tony Award, her second, (the first in 1988 as Carlotta in Phantom) as well as the Drama Desk, and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work as the high-flying Duchess Estonia Dulworth in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She was also nominated for Mamma Mia! and Souvenir. Ms. Kaye came to prominence playing Lily Garland in the original production of On The 20th Century. She twice received the Theater LA Ovation Award for her work in Ragtime and as the melodically challenged Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir. In a career spanning 5 decades, she has played theaters and concert halls across America and Europe in roles as diverse as Lucy Van Pelt, Rizzo, Maria Von Trapp, Emma Goldman, Mrs. Lovett, and Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers. Her recent Broadway appearances include roles in Cinderella, Wicked and Anastasia. She played Eurydice in Orpheus In The Underworld, Musetta in La Boheme, and Lucy Lockett in The Beggar’s Opera at The Santa Fe Opera. She has sung with symphony orchestras throughout the US and Europe, and twice at the White House. Ms. Kaye has many recordings and is the voice of Kinsey Millhone in the Sue Grafton Alphabet Mystery Series for Random House Audio.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1980 ] Baby
[ 2021 ] Anna Madrigal
[ 2021 ] Queen Elizabeth, Barbara Cartland
TV Shows
Judge Susan Lehman
Awards and Nominations
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Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Judy Kaye, Souvenir
Judy Kaye, Souvenir
Judy Kaye, Mamma Mia!
Judy Kaye , Phantom of the Opera
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Judy Kaye , The Phantom of the Opera
Judy Kaye, On the 2th Century
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Judy KayeOn the 2th Century
Videos
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 15:36:25
VIDEO: Jeanna de Waal & Judy Kaye Talk DIANA on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
by Michael Major - 2021-11-19 14:19:18
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of DIANA Perform 'If' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-11-04 10:46:47
VIDEO: DIANA: THE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available; Behind the Scenes of the Song 'Underestimated'
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-24 10:06:35
TV: See the Cast and Creatives of DIANA at New York's Palace Hotel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-31 12:29:09
VIDEO: Jeanna de Waal and the DIANA Creatives Talk Finding the Perfect Princess Diana
by Stephi Wild - 2020-01-12 17:32:08
VIDEO: Watch Jeanna De Waal and David Bryan Perform 'If' from Broadway-Bound DIANA Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-09 11:15:19
VIDEO: Connecticut High Schoolers Get Special Messages From Former MAMMA MIA! Broadway and Tour Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-30 10:42:48
BWW Flashback: Celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-10-18 14:55:14
VIDEO: DIANA Director Christopher Ashley and Choreographer Kelly Devine Discuss the Musical's Journey
by Stephi Wild - 2019-03-03 09:40:13
VIDEO: Watch ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson Duet on Acoustic 'Once Upon a December'
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-17 12:46:42
TV: It's His Petersburg Now! Cody Simpson Talks Stepping In as ANASTASIA's New Dmitry
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-11 11:38:36
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes with James Morgan's Set Designs at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - 2017-07-18 12:37:24
VIDEO: Garth Drabinsky is Focused on the Artistic Aspects of SOUSATZKA...Because He's Not Allowed to Touch the Money
by Julie Musbach - 2017-03-25 11:57:30
TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound SOUSATZKA in Toronto!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-03-23 15:41:22
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
Dig Lenny Bruce, a musical tragicomedy with book, music, and lyrics by Walter Marks, will be presented in a special industry presentation. Noah Weissberg is set to play the titular role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026
We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser has released a new recording of 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)' by Stevie Wonder.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Following a successful sold-out performance of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (IN NEW YORK), Plaza Theatre will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE on March 13-14 as part of their ongoing rePLAY Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs launches rePLAY, a new script-in-hand performance series benefiting the historic venue. The series opens with The Importance of Being Earnest (in New York), adapted and directed by David Zippel and featuring a Tony Award–winning cast.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025
In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 17, 2025
The January 3rd show features Broadway stars reviving songs from productions they starred in and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. This edition includes stars from Cabaret, Chicago, Into the Woods, Assassins and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
54 Below will present the return by popular demand of “Backstage Babble Live!' Based on the podcast hosted by Charles Kirsch, the concert will feature performances and stories from some of his previous guests.
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 27, 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025
The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 9, 2025
The York Theatre announced the launch of its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
The Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Idea Awards for Theatre, recognizing adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre alongside the visionary playwrights who have shaped the field.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
The York Theatre Company will host its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street, New York City).
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
by - Oct 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Two-Time Tony Award Winner Judy Kaye will star in an upcoming industry reading of Grindr Mom, the solo play about a conservative Mormon mother opens a Grindr account to better understand her gay son. Learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Judy Kaye has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Judy Kaye has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Judy Kaye's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Souvenir, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Souvenir, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mamma Mia!, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Phantom of the Opera, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the 20th Century and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for On the 20th Century.
Judy Kaye has won the following awards: - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for On the 20th Century.
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