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Bebe Neuwirth

Also Credited As: Beatrice Neuwirth

Birth Place: Princeton, NJ, USA

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Bebe Neuwirth has achieved extraordinary success in theater, television, and film. In 1980, she made her Broadway debut in A Chorus Line. She then appeared in Little Me, Dancin’, and Sweet Charity, for which she won her first Tony Award, followed by Damn Yankees, Fosse, and The Addams Family. Bebe won her second Tony, as well as the Drama Desk, Astaire, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Distinguished Performance of the Year Awards for her portrayal of ‘Velma’ in Chicago. A few years later she played ‘Roxie’ in the show, and a few years after that she played ‘Mama Morton,’ making her the only triple-threat to have played all three leading ladies’ roles on Broadway. Bebe’s ‘Velma’ is recorded on the Grammy-winning cast album of Chicago. Her many and diverse roles in regional theater and Off-Broadway include ‘Anita’ in West Side Story, ‘Katherine’ in The Taming of the Shrew at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Writer’s Block written and directed by Woody Allen, and The Bedwetter by Sarah Silverman, both at the Atlantic Theatre Company, among many others. On London’s West End, Bebe followed Chita Rivera into the role of ‘Aurora’ in Kiss of the Spider Woman. In 2005, she appeared in the critically acclaimed Here Lies Jenny, a music theater piece comprised entirely of music by Kurt Weill, at the Zipper Theatre. It was directed by Roger Rees and choreographed by Ann Reinking.



Neuwirth is well known for her work in film and television. She won two Emmy Awards for her role of ‘Lilith Sternin Crane’ on “Cheers,” and gained Emmy nominations for her work on “Frasier” and for her portrayal of ‘Dorothy Parker’ in the television movie Dash and Lilly. She’s been a guest on many shows including “The Good Fight” and “Blue Bloods,” and recently played Julia Child’s best friend ‘Avis Devoto’ in HBO Max’s “Julia.” She has appeared in numerous films, including Say Anything, Green Card, Bugsy, Jumanji, Summer of Sam, Liberty Heights, Celebrity, The Faculty, and Tadpole.

Animation voice is also in Neuwirth’s repertoire. Characters in films and many television shows include All Dogs Go To Heaven, “Aladdin” (series), “Duckman,” “Ultra City Smiths,” etc.

Neuwirth toured a symphony show, “Bebe Sings Weill and Kander & Ebb,” and a piano cabaret show, “Stories with Piano.” Her two CDs are a studio album called Porcelain, and another recorded live at 54 Below called Stories. . . in NYC.

In November of 2023, Neuwirth was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. Her awards include the CTFD Rolex Dance Award, the Dance Magazine Award, and the Sarah Siddons Society Award, among many others. As a vice-chair of the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly the Actors Fund), she founded the Dancers’ Resource – a program aimed at addressing the particular emotional and physical challenges faced by professional dancers. She has an Honorary Doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music, is an Honorary member of IATSE Local 1 (Stage Hands Union), and is an Honorary Zeigfeld Girl.

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STAGE CREDITS

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Fraulein Schneider
Hey, Look Me Over! Hey, Look Me Over!
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Mimi
Golden Age Golden Age
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Maria Malibran
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2012
Titania
The Addams Family The Addams Family
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Morticia Addams
Here Lies Jenny
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Performer
Jenny
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Carla
Writer's Block
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Sheila
The Exonerated
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice
Everett Beekin
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
The Threepenny Opera
[San Francisco (Regional)]
ACT Production, 1999
Jenny
Fosse
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Over and Over
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1999
Sabina [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Velma Kelly [Replacement]
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
Velma Kelly
Chicago
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Velma Kelly
Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Melba Snyder
Damn Yankees
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Lola
Kiss of the Spider Woman
[West End]
London Production, 1992
Spider Woman/Aurora [Replacement]
Sweet Charity
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Nickie
Charity (Standby)
Upstairs at O'Neals
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Performer
Upstairs at O'Neals'
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Performer
Little Me
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Ensemble
Boom Boom Girl
Dancin'
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Performer [Replacement]
A Chorus Line
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Sheila Bryant [Replacement]
Cassie Ferguson (Understudy) [Replacement]
Chicago
[Los Angeles]
West Coast Revival, 1992
Velma Kelly

Movies

Say Anything
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Evans
Green Card
[ 1990 ] Lauren
Bugsy
[ 1991 ] Countess di Frso
The Paint Job
[ 1992 ] Margaret
Malice
[ 1993 ] Dana
Jumanji
[ 1995 ] Nora Shepherd
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
[ 1996 ] Anabelle
The Associate
[ 1996 ] Camille
The Adventures of Pinocchio
[ 1996 ] Felinet
Celebrity
[ 1998 ] Nina - the Hooker
The Faculty
[ 1998 ] Principal Valerie Drake
Liberty Heights
[ 1999 ] Ada Kurtzman
Summer of Sam
[ 1999 ] Gloria
Getting to Know You
[ 1999 ] Trix
Tadpole
[ 2002 ] Diane Lodder, Eve's friend
The Divorce
[ 2003 ] Julia Manchevering
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ 2003 ] Lana Jong
The Big Bounce
[ 2004 ] Alison Ritchie
Game 6
[ 2005 ] Joanna Bourne
Adopt a Sailor
[ 2008 ] Patricia
Fame
[ 2009 ] Ms. Kraft
Humor Me
[ 2017 ] CC Rudin
Jumanji: The Next Level
[ 2019 ] Nora
Modern Persuasion
[ 2020 ] Vanessa Perry
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #9

TV Shows

Aladdin
Mirage
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series
Annabelle
Blue Bloods
Kelly Peterson
Bored to Death
Caroline Taylor
Cheers
Dr. Lilith Sternin
Deadline
Nikki Masucci
Frasier
Dr. Lilith Sternin
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bureau Chief ADA Tracey Kibre, Nina Laszlo
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Bureau Chief ADA Tracey Kibre
Madam Secretary
Nadine Tolliver
Pepper Ann
Ms. Bladdar
The Good Fight
Judge Claudia Friend
The Good Wife
Judge Claudia Friend

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, The Addams Family


winner
Drama League Awards - 1997 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Actress - Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Bebe Neuwirth, Sweet Charity

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bebe Neuwirth been in?

Bebe Neuwirth has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Bebe Neuwirth been in?

Bebe Neuwirth has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Bebe Neuwirth's first West End show?

Bebe Neuwirth's first West End show was Kiss of the Spider Woman which opened in 1992

What awards has Bebe Neuwirth been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Addams Family, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Chicago, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity.

What awards has Bebe Neuwirth won?

Bebe Neuwirth has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. She received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Chicago and the Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Chicago as well. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performance in Chicago. Neuwirth also earned the Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Chicago and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her work in Sweet Charity.

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