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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Bertha [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Bessie James [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2001
Jeanette Burmeister [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Stella Deems

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1997
Matron "Mama" Morton

Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

Mama Morton [Replacement]

Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Molly Grant

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Molly Grant

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Lorena Hickok

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Mrs. Crosby

Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Lady

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1991
Tituba

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1988
Lady From the Road

[West End]
Concert [West End], 1988
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Performer

[Broadway]
1987
Rose

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Maybelle

Mrs. Faye (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Bertha [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Ma Reed (Understudy)

[US Tour]
National Tour (2013-14), 2013
Matron "Mama" Morton

[US Tour]
First Class National Tour, 2002
Jeanette Burmeister


Movies

Stepping Out
[ 1991 ] Rose
Night and the City
[ 1992 ] Secretary
Joe's Apartment
[ 1996 ] The Roach Chorus
Sweet and Lowdown
[ 1999 ] Helen Minton
Brooklyn Babylon
[ 2001 ] Cislyn
The Blues
[ 2003 ] Aunty Patsy
The Honeymooners
[ 2005 ] Alice's Mom
Steam
[ 2007 ] Ella
Across the Universe
[ 2007 ] Gospel Singer
When the Evening Comes
[ 2009 ] Mrs. Anderson

TV Shows

Law & Order
Polly Fairfield, Ms. Price
Third Watch
Lt. Rice, 55th Precinct Lieutenant

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Carol WoodsThe Full Monty, The Broadway Musical

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Carol WoodsBlues In The Night

News


MAC Annnounces The 2023 Burman And Wallowitch Award Winners!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced that Kevin Kelso (music) and Hillary Rollins (lyrics) are the winners of MAC's 2023 Dottie Burman Award songwriting competition, and that Sonya Hayden (music and lyrics) is the winner of MAC's 2023 John Wallowitch Award songwriting competition. The winners will share in the $500 award that comes with each of the two competitions.
Sally Mayes to Perform NOW AND THEN: THE TEASER at The Green Room 42

York Times – will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in the opening show of her new concert series, “Now and Then: The Teaser,” on Saturday, December 2 at 9:30 PM.
The Green Room 42 to Present BLACK FRIDAY WITH FLOTILLA DeBARGE

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special holiday evening with NYC drag royalty, “Black Friday with Flotilla DeBarge,” on Friday, November 24 at 7:00 PM.
Henry Russell Bergstein to Present CHEESEFEST: AN UNAUTHORIZED BARBRA STREISAND BOOK RELEASE PARTY at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Emmy nominated casting director Henry Russell Bergstein and Friends in “cheeseFEST: An Unauthorized Barbra Streisand Book Release Party” on Monday, November 13 at 7:00 PM.
Alice Ripley to Return to The Green Room 42 in November

Tony winner Alice Ripley and Grammy winner John McDaniel are returning to THE GREEN ROOM 42 for an encore performance on November 21. Don't miss this highly anticipated event where they will showcase their talent and deliver a night of unforgettable music. Catch them for one night only at THE GREEN ROOM 42.
Roberto Araujo to Present I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW at The Green Room 42 in November

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Roberto Araujo in his show “I Just Wanted You to Know” on Saturday, November 18 at 9:30 PM. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, John Tartaglia, Lili-Anne Brown & More Join The Muny's 2023 Season

The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.
The Muny Announces Directors, Choreographers & Music Directors for 2022 season

The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny’s 2022 season, which opens on June 13 with the celebrated return of the 2021 hit that audiences went “Whoopee!” for, the Tony Award-winning Chicago.
MAC Announces 2020 Winners of the Burman and Wallowitch Awards

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2020 winners of the Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch songwriting awards. Each recipient receives $500.
The Muny Announces 2020 Season Creative Teams

The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2020 season, which opens June 15 with Kander and Ebb's internationally-acclaimed Chicago. Among the talented list are a mix of Muny favorites and newcomers. In addition to casting, a comprehensive list of design teams for each production will be released later this spring. Telsey + Company is the official casting partner for Muny.
BWW Interview: Sharon D Clarke Talks DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Piccadilly Theatre

It's been a good year for Sharon D Clarke. In April, she finished starring in Caroline, or Change, for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Clarke and the show transfer to Broadway next year. In the summer, she was The Lady in Blues in the Night at the Kiln Theatre and she also starred as Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman at the Young Vic. Miller's play, directed by Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell, transfers to the Piccadilly Theatre this autumn.
Roberto Araujo In DO YOU DREAM IN SPANISH? Returns To The Green Room 42 On November 15

THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?" the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's a?oeoff-night hotspota?? by The New York Times a?" will present the return of Roberto Araujo in Do You Dream In Spanish? on Friday, November 15 at 9:30 PM.
The Green Room 42 Presents DO YOU DREAM IN SPANISH?

The Green Room 42 presents Roberto Araujo in DO YOU DREAM IN SPANISH? by Roberto Araujo with additional material by Michael Perrie Jr., March 15, 2019 at 9:30pm at The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Avenue in New York City
BWW Review: On Opening Night, The 29th New York Cabaret Convention Chooses Its Own Definition of Cabaret Today

The Mabel Mercer Foundation put itself in a tricky spot to start this year's New York Cabaret Convention: how do you define what cabaret today looks like?
Legendary Songwriters, Classic Popular Singers To Be Celebrated At The 29th Annual New York Cabaret Convention, October 9th-12th

For three decades, the unofficial launch of 'autumn in New York' has been marked by the annual Cabaret Convention of The Mabel Mercer Foundation. This year, their four individual concerts will once again be presented at 6 p.m. at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center, beginning Today, October 9thand running through Friday, October 12th. More than seventy diverse vocalists -- ranging in age from seventeen to ninety -- are scheduled to entertain; thirteen of these will make their New York Cabaret Convention debuts during the 2018 performances.
Legendary Songwriters, Classic Popular Singers To Be Celebrated At The 29th Annual New York Cabaret Convention, October 9th-12th

For three decades, the unofficial launch of 'autumn in New York' has been marked by the annual Cabaret Convention of The Mabel Mercer Foundation. This year, their four individual concerts will once again be presented at 6 p.m. at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center, beginning Tuesday, October 9thand running through Friday, October 12th. More than seventy diverse vocalists -- ranging in age from seventeen to ninety -- are scheduled to entertain; thirteen of these will make their New York Cabaret Convention debuts during the 2018 performances.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and More Sign On as Muny Season 100 Creatives

The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny's 2018 centennial season, which opens on June 11 with the first production in the world of Jerome Robbins' Broadway since it's Tony - award winning Broadway and national tour productions.
VIDEO: Real Life FROZEN Sisters Release Music Video

Clara, age 14 and Violet Young, age 12 announce their music video debut September 29, 2017.
Preview: The Real Frozen Sisters Music Video 'For The First Time In Forever'

Hey Disney, Meet NYC's Real Life Frozen Sisters, Clara and Violet Young, NYC Clara, age 14 and Violet Young, age 12 will launch their music video debut on September 29, 2017!
KT Sullivan, James Gavin, Klea Blackhurst and More on Tap for 28th Annual Cabaret Convention

With its unique combination of the best of past and present popular song, the annual Cabaret Convention stands as a pivotal, highly-anticipated highlight of New York City's autumn music season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carol Woods been in?

Carol Woods has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Carol Woods been in?

Carol Woods has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Carol Woods's first West End show?

Carol Woods's first West End show was Blues in the Night which opened in 1987

What awards has Carol Woods been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Full Monty, The Broadway Musical and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Blues In The Night.

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