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Valarie Pettiford

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BIO

Valarie Pettiford is an American stage and television actress, dancer, and jazz singer. She received a Tony Award nomination for her role in the broadway production Fosse. She is also known for her role as "Big Dee Dee" Thorne on the UPN television sitcom Half & Half.

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STAGE CREDITS

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Aunt Em

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 2005
Queenie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1992
Shannara/Technician/Make-Up Specialist/GTX Lady/Script Supervisor/Rebecca

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Pearl/Band Singer/1st Shadow

Band Singer

First Shadow

Pearl

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Fleta

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Performer (Understudy)

Sophisticated Lady (Understudy)

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1979
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1978
Performer (Swing)

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1986]
Dance Captain
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1981] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Valarie Pettiford, Fosse

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Valarie Pettiford , Fosse

News


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Star-Studded One Night Only Returns to The Mccallum Featuring Blackhurst, Snyder, Stritch, Bufford and More

Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center announces the return of “One Night Only' for the 17th year at the McCallum Theatre produced by Michael Childers with returning director Scott Coulter and musical director Todd Schroeder along with choreographer Jonathan Sharp. This year’s theme is “Las Vegas: The Golden Age, 1950-1970.” Patrons will take a step back in time for “Las Vegas: The Golden Age, 1950-1970” starring Debby Boone, Clint Holmes, Jennifer Leigh Warren (all 3 pictured) Klea Blackhurst, Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, Jason Graae, Valarie Pettiford, , Nita Whitaker, Seth Sikes, Nicholas King, Kelli Rabke, Gary Shaw, Scott Coulter, Julie Garnye’, Alex Getlin, Tamika Lawrence, Aaron Lazar, Debbie Gravitte, Jessica Hendy, Daniel LeClaire, Chris Mann, Lesli Margherita, Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Sharp, James Snyder and Nickerson-Rossi Dance.
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Photos: CABARET CONVENTION 2022 at Rose Theater by Helane Blumfield

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G. Keith Alexander's HarlemAmerica TV has launched a podcast/video entertainment series featuring exclusive interviews with entertainment change-makers Phylicia Rashad, Dionne Warwick, Keith David, Irene Gandy, Gloria Gaynor, Phyllis Stickney, Kathy Sledge, Rolonda Watts, Valarie Pettiford, Miguel Nunez, Sarah Dash and others.
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Deeply Rooted Dance Theater returns to the Auditorium Theatre for its full-length performance in 22 years on Saturday, October 23, 2021 @ 7:30PM with Roots & Wings. Celebrating its 25th anniversary season, the company's 'dancers are striking, with superb technique and an emotional heat ideally fitted to the choreography” (WTTW). 
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STAGE FRIGHT The Interactive, Musical Thriller Returns To MTC's Virtual Theatre

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Valarie Pettiford been in?

Valarie Pettiford has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Valarie Pettiford been in?

Valarie Pettiford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Valarie Pettiford been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fosse and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fosse.

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