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Barbara Walsh

Birth Place: Bethesda, MD, USA

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BIO

Barbara Walsh has appeared in several prominent Broadway productions. Walsh is best known for her Drama Desk Award-winning and Tony-nominated role as "Trina" in the Broadway production of Falsettos. She appeared on Broadway in the short-lived musical Big, based on the Penny Marshall film starring Tom Hanks. Recently, Ms. Walsh was in the 2007 Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company, playing the role of "Joanne." She has also appeared on Broadway in Rock 'n Roll! The First 5,000 Years, Nine, Blood Brothers, and Hairspray. She played the dual roles of "Edith Beale" and her daughter "Little Edie" in Grey Gardens at the Studio Theatre (Washington, DC) from November 12, 2008 through December 21, 2008. Walsh's television credits include guest roles on "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," and the recurring role of Judy Schulman-Brown on "One Life to Live."

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Broadway Revival tour, 2020
Aunt Eller

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Revival, 2018
Mrs. Winemiller

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Pat Nixon

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Joanne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

Velma Von Tussle [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Annie Patterson

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Annie Peterson

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1997
Bess

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Mrs. Baskin

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1995
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1993
Mrs. Lyons

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Trina

[New York]
Reading, 1988
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Stella

Stella

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Francesca [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer



TV Shows

Law & Order
Deanne Conroy, Mrs. Lasky
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Ariana Cypher, Mrs. Roland
One Life to Live
Judy Schulman-Brown, Judy, Judy Schulman

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HELEN Production

Barbara WalshCarrie: The Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Barbara WalshGrey Gardens

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Barbara Walsh, Company


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Barbara Walsh, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Barbara Walsh , Falsettos

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News


Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund

Earlier this week, women of Broadway united for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals

On Monday, women of Broadway unite for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women, directed by Schele Williams. Watch as we bring you exclusive highlights from inside rehearsals!
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bruce Sabath, Adam Heller & Barbara Walsh to Join MOSES MAN: FINDING HOME Industry Presentation

Bruce Sabath, Adam Heller, and Barbara Walsh are set to join the special invite-only industry presentation of MOSES MAN: FINDING HOME on October 10, showcasing a compelling new production. Learn more about the event!
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in ASSISTED Reading

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, and Tina Fabrique join the cast of ASSISTED, a new production exploring themes of aging and care. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's

The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.” Check out photos here!
Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall

Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  
Photos: James Lapine, Joanna Gleason & More Visit HARMONY on Broadway

The stage door alley at the Barrymore Theatre was filled with Broadway’s best last night all to congratulate the cast of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony and star Chip Zien. See photos!
Darren Criss, Brian d'Arcy James, Jessica Vosk & More to Take Part in Atlantic Theater Company Gala

Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2023 Gala on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!
Wagner College Theatre Breaks New Ground With USED RECORDS

For the new year WCT will be offering an entirely new show, USED RECORDS. Story, conception, and direction by Jack Cummings III, USED RECORDS will be a completely new work created by the company and will explore the story of a woman named Colleen O'Brien through generations spanning the 20th and 21st centuries.
Good Theater Presents NUREYEV'S EYES Beginning This Month

Good Theater continues its 20th anniversary season with NUREYEV'S EYES, running February 22nd through March 12th. Directed by James Noel Hoban, the production will star Joseph Bearor as Jamie Wyeth and Michael Grew as Rudolf Nureyev, and feature a set by James Noel Hoban and Craig Robinson, props by Annon Bill, costume design by Michelle Handley, lighting design by Iain Odlin, and stage management by Michael Lynch.
Ophelia's Jump Theatre Presents WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Beginning This Week

Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) is proud to launch their 10th Season with Carmel Dean's musical, Well-Behaved Women. The production will be performed at the Ophelia's Jump Studio Theater, located at 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, in Upland, from February 11 through March 12, 2023.
Photos: Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa & More Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Benefit Performance

See photos of Transport Group's one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, starring Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and more.
Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh Join Cast of One-Night-Only IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Transport Group has announced casting for its one-night-only performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, which takes place Monday, December 12, at 8pm, at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Bleecker Street.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A DELICATE BALANCE Off-Broadway

Transport Group in partnership with National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) is presenting Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, directed by Transport Group Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, at the Connelly Theater, 220 East 4 Street. Check out photos from opening night here!
VIDEO: OKLAHOMA! National Tour Performs 'Mila Kunis!' Parody & 'People Will Say We're' In Love' on CORDEN

James Corden's dressing room check-in with the cast of the Oklahoma! National Tour took a turn when they revealed to him that they were actually the cast of 'Mila Kunis! the Musical,' leading them into a parody of the musical's title song. Sasha Hutchings and Sean Grandillo performed 'People Will Say We're In Love.' Watch videos now!
OKLAHOMA! Tour Cast to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight

The national tour cast of Oklahoma! will perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. The production stars Sasha Hutchings and Sean Grandillo, joined by Christopher Bannow, Sis, Hennessy Winkler, Benj Mirman, Barbara Walsh, Hannah Solow, Mauricio Lozano, Ugo Chukwu, Jordan Wynn, and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barbara Walsh been in?

Barbara Walsh has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Barbara Walsh been in?

Barbara Walsh has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Barbara Walsh been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Carrie: The Musical, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Grey Gardens , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Company, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettos and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos.

What awards has Barbara Walsh won?

Barbara Walsh has won the following awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical from the Helen Hayes Awards for Carrie: The Musical, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Falsettos.

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