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Sally Mayes
Birth Place: Livingston, TX, USA
Latest News on Sally Mayes:
Kevin Winebold's KEVIN ON THE KEYS Celebrates Hollywood At The Green Room 42 (Apr 23, 2024)
Sally Mayes to Return to The Green Room 42 With NOW AND THEN: THE STORIES (Apr 17, 2024)
The Green Room 42 Presents The Return Of Josie De Guzman This May (Apr 4, 2024)
Kevin Winebold's KEVIN ON THE KEYS Celebrates Hollywood At The Green Room 42 (Apr 23, 2024)
Sally Mayes to Return to The Green Room 42 With NOW AND THEN: THE STORIES (Apr 17, 2024)
The Green Room 42 Presents The Return Of Josie De Guzman This May (Apr 4, 2024)
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Sally Mayes is a Tony-nominated actress and singer who has made a name for herself both on stage and on screen. Born in Texas, Mayes began her career in musical theater and has since become a beloved performer in the industry.
Mayes made her Broadway debut in 1989 in the production of "Welcome to the Club." Her standout performance in the show earned her a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She continued to make a name for herself on the Broadway stage, appearing in productions such as "She Loves Me," "Steel Magnolias," and "Urban Cowboy."
In addition to her work on Broadway, Mayes has also made a name for herself in the world of cabaret. She has performed her one-woman show at venues such as Feinstein's/54 Below and The Metropolitan Room. Her cabaret performances have been praised for their humor, heart, and incredible vocal range.
Mayes has also made a number of appearances on television and in film. She has appeared in shows such as "Law & Order: SVU," "The Electric Company," and "City of Angels." She also had a memorable role in the film "Bye Bye Birdie" alongside Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke.
Despite her success in other areas, Mayes has always remained committed to the theater. She has appeared in numerous productions off-Broadway and in regional theaters across the country. Some of her most notable performances include "Closer Than Ever," "Das Barbecü," and "The Threepenny Opera."
Mayes is also a talented singer and has released several albums throughout her career. Her first album, "Our Private World: The Comden and Green Songbook," features songs by the legendary songwriting duo Betty Comden and Adolph Green. She has also released albums of jazz standards and Christmas music.
Throughout her career, Mayes has been praised for her incredible vocal ability and her ability to bring characters to life on stage. She has been described as "a consummate performer" and "a true Broadway baby." Her performances are known for their energy, humor, and emotional depth.
In addition to her work as an actress and singer, Mayes is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught master classes at universities and theaters across the country, helping to inspire the next generation of performers.
Mayes has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In addition to her Tony nomination, she has received two Drama Desk nominations and a Theatre World Award. She was also inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in 2006.
Despite all of her success, Mayes remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She has said that performing is "a privilege" and that she is grateful for every opportunity she has had to share her talents with audiences around the world.
Sally Mayes Photos
Rachel Kaufman, Michael Roberts, Jessica Hendy, Paul Schaffer, Darnell White, Debbie Gravitte, Kelli Rabke, Jim Brochu, Scott Coulter, Liz Callaway, Sally Mayes, Teri Ralston, David Lamarr, Anthony Murphy, Christine Andreas and Kurt Peterson
Date:
05/10/2022
From: Photos: American Songbook Association Celebrates Stephen Schwartz at Third Annual Gala
Rachel Kaufman, Michael Roberts, Jessica Hendy, Paul Schaffer, Darnell White, Debbie Gravitte, Kelli Rabke, Jim Brochu, Scott Coulter, Liz Callaway, Sally Mayes, Teri Ralston, David Lamarr, Anthony Murphy, Christine Andreas and Kurt Peterson
Date:
05/10/2022
From: Photos: American Songbook Association Celebrates Stephen Schwartz at Third Annual Gala
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New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings & William Blake performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefit fo
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Christopher Sieber, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings, William Blake, Scott Siegel & Larry Gatlin performing at T
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings & William Blake performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefit fo
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Christopher Sieber, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefi
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
New York, New York Finale featuring: Hinton Battle, Christopher Sieber, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Lisa Mordente, Liza Minnelli, Jim Caruso, Lucie Arnaz, Hilary Kole, Sally Mayes, Miranda Sings, William Blake performing at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast
Date:
02/19/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More Onstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
Sally Mayes, Billy Stritch, Chita Rivera, Jim Caruso, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Lucie Arnaz, Scott Siegel Backstage at The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a Benefit for BC/EFA at Town Hall in New York City.
Date:
02/18/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Liza, Chita & More in The Best of Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
Sally Mayes STAGE CREDITS
Sally Mayes Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Sally Mayes, Urban Cowboy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Sally Mayes, Pete 'n' Keely
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actress - Musical
Sally Mayes, She Loves Me
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Sally Mayes , She Loves Me
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Musical
Sally Mayes, Closer Than Ever
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Musical
Sally Mayes, Closer Than Ever
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Theatre World Awards - 1989 - Performance
Sally Mayes, Welcome to the Club
Sally Mayes Videos
VIDEO: Donna Vivino Performs 'Send in the Clowns' at SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022
BWW TV: Billy Stritch Discusses his Love-Filled MY WINTER VALENTINE At Birdland
by Eugene Ebner - Feb 14, 2019
STAGE TUBE: Take a Look at GYPSY Rehearsals, Starring Sally Mayes
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 8, 2015
Broadway Beat EXCLUSIVE: THE BEST IS YET TO COME, THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN!
by Broadway Beat - May 27, 2011
BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox with Wintersteller & Dvoreky
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 9, 2010
STAGE TUBE: SETH'S '30 Deconstructions in 30 Days!' Day 26 - CLOSER THAN EVER'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 26, 2009
Sally Mayes News
Kevin Winebold's KEVIN ON THE KEYS Celebrates Hollywood At The Green Room 42
Join Kevin Winebold at The Green Room 42 for Kevin on the Keys Celebrates Hollywood, a cabaret series showcasing his talent as a solo pianist and accompanist. Expect performances of hits from popular Hollywood films, with special guests Michael Judson Berry, Albert Guerzon, and Kimberly Marable.
Sally Mayes to Return to The Green Room 42 With NOW AND THEN: THE STORIES
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in 'Now and Then: The Stories'. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The Green Room 42 Presents The Return Of Josie De Guzman This May
Join two-time Tony Award nominee JOSIE DE GUZMAN as she returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42. Known for her roles in GUYS AND DOLLS and WEST SIDE STORY, don't miss her performances on 5/4-5.
Andrew Bova Debuts Solo Show TAKING NOTES: LESSONS IN AND OUT OF CLASS At The Green Room 42
Join Andrew Bova at The Green Room 42 for his debut solo show, TAKING NOTES: LESSONS IN AND OUT OF CLASS. Experience a night of reflection, humor, and self-acceptance as he shares his journey through life's lessons. Proceeds will be donated to youth arts education.
Niki Haris to Present GROWN ASS WOMAN at The Green Room 42 in April
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of chanteuse Niki Haris in her show “Grown Ass Woman” for two performances on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 PM.
Review: SALLY MAYES Continues Her Reign at The Green Room 42
Lovable Sally Mayes sings love songs and this and that in her 'Now and Then' series at The Green Room 42, with more shows to come in May and June. Sally Mayes entertains with ever-changing sets, chosen from material she's sung over the years. Read about her second chapter at BWW.
See Nicole Parker as Jillane Jenkins in SUITCASE FULL OF LIES at The Green Room 42
The Green Room 42 will present Nicole Parker, currently playing Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway hit Titaníque, as Jillane Jenkins in “Suitcase Full of Lies”. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Lisa Vroman to Return to The Green Room 42 With INGENUE… INGE-NOT-SO-NEW
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of internationally acclaimed soprano Lisa Vroman in “Ingénue... Ingé-not-so-new!” on Sunday, March 31 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
LOLO'S BOYFRIEND SHOW To Have World Premiere At The New York City Fringe Festival
Join Lauren O'Brien for the world premiere of her award-winning solo show, LOLO'S BOYFRIEND SHOW at The New York City Fringe Festival. Explore Lolo's journey from a dream European tour to suburbia, grappling with her past and a path to happiness.
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! is Coming to The Green Room 42
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in the next edition of “Pam Goldberg's 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Green Room 42 to Present Broadway Stars in LATE NIGHT VIBING: ASIAN R&B Next Month
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the special concert “Late Night Vibing: Asian R&B” on Monday, March 18 at 9:30 PM.
See Phillipa Soo, Josh Radnor, Tobias Menzies & More at 92NY in March
Coming up at 92NY is Sydney Sweeney on Immaculate, Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran on Piper Chen Sings, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Complete Cast Set for SWIMMING IN JERUSALEM: A MODERN MUSICAL PARABLE
Swimming in Jerusalem: A Modern Musical Parable will be presented in a concert format for five free public performances at off-Broadway's Theater555. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Joseph Thor and Friends to Present A Tribute To Lana Del Rey at The Green Room 42
Join Joseph Thor and friends at THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a tribute to LANA DEL RAY's album 'NORMAN f**kING ROCKWELL!'.
SWIMMING IN JERUSALEM: A Modern Musical Parable to Have Free Public Performances at Theater555
Swimming in Jerusalem: A Modern Musical Parable, exploring relationships among citizens of Israel as presented through the complex experiences of teenage swimmers in a YMCA swim club in Jerusalem, will be presented in a concert format for five free public performances at off-Broadway's Theater555.
Sally Mayes to Present NOW AND THEN: JAZZ STANDARD TIME at The Green Room 42
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in “Now and Then: Jazz Standard Time,” the second installment of her new concert series.
Review: Carolyn Montgomery Lovingly Honors Rosemary Clooney in GIRLSINGER at Birdland
At every turn, Montgomery plays up the fact that she and Rosemary Clooney are in many ways sisters in a parallel universe. Both women are dextrous, rich-voiced, blond crooners who find joy in the work they do while having less success in their unconventional love lives.
Mink Stole and Peaches Christ to Present Two Shows at The Green Room 42
THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Cult Film Icon MINK STOLE and Bay Area Drag Impresario PEACHES CHRIST for TWO SHOWS, 2/16-17.
Jon-Michael Reese and Natalie Walker to Perform at The Green Room 42 in February
THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Jon-Michael Reese from Broadway's 'A STRANGE LOOP' and Natalie Walker from 'WHITE GIRL IN DANGER'. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Ruby Lewis to Perform at The Green Room 42 This Month
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated actress and vocalist Ruby Lewis, star of Broadway’s Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas headliner and “Shock Value” recording artist, on Wednesday, January 31 at 9:30 PM.
Sally Mayes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sally Mayes been in?
Sally Mayes has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Sally Mayes been in?
Sally Mayes has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Sally Mayes been nominated for?
Sally Mayes has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Urban Cowboy," Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Pete 'n' Keely," and Outstanding Supporting Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "She Loves Me." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "She Loves Me," Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Closer Than Ever," Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Closer Than Ever," and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Welcome to the Club."
What awards has Sally Mayes won?
Sally Mayes has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Urban Cowboy, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pete 'n' Keely, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Welcome to the Club.
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