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Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Benefit Performance, 2018
Grandma Kurnitz

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Mrs. Brady

[New York]
New York Musical Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Rachel Cooper

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Marion Woolnough

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Rachel Cooper

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Sue

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts [Replacement]

Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts [Replacement]

Mrs. Potts [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1989
Mrs. Lovett

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1989
Mrs. Lovett

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Edith Roosevelt

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1985
Lily Miller

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Arlene McNally

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1983
Marie Pantry

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1981
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Mrs. Darling

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Singing Ensemble

The President's Wife (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Mrs. Segstrom

Petra (Understudy)

Countess Charlotte Malcolm (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Townsperson, Revival Troupe, Student, Workman

Ensemble

Deaf Man's Wife

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1984
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 1982
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1987
Performer


Movies

Sister Act
[ 1992 ] Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Choir Nun
Mulan
[ 1998 ] Bather
Friends and Family
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Torcelli
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
[ 2009 ] Ma Simmons
The Extra Man
[ 2010 ] Ms. Marsh
I Don't Know How She Does It
[ 2011 ] Clark's Secretary
Silhouette
[ 2011 ] Paige
The Winter House
[ 2021 ] Deborah

TV Shows

Gossip Girl
Mistress of Ceremonies
Orange Is the New Black
Sister Jane Ingalls

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Beth Fowler, The Boy from Oz

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Musical

Beth Fowler, Sweeney Todd

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Musical

Beth Fowler, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Beth Fowler, Sweeney Todd

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Beth Fowler, Sweeney Todd

News


Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates 70th Anniversary Of FANNY

Musical Theatre Melodies, hosted by Rob Morrison, will mark the 70th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of Fanny by Harold Rome on Tuesday, November 12th featuring the original 1954 Broadway cast recording.
10th Annual and Final TOMATOES GOT TALENT SHOW to Be Presented This Week At The Triad

TOMATOES GOT TALENT will present its 10th annual and final show on October 14, 2024. Hosted by Randie Levine-Miller, this event celebrates performers over 40 showcasing their skills.
Gretchen Cryer, Beth Fowler And Alyce Finell To Judge TOMATOES GOT TALENT Final Contest

Gretchen Cryer, Beth Fowler, and Alyce Finell announced as judges for the final 'Tomatoes Got Talent' contest on October 14th at The Triad. Discover the details of this annual event's last edition.
Review: Backstage Babble Uncovers Broadway Flop History at 54 Below

Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.
Irish Rep Announces 2024 Gala LET'S PUT ON A SHOW! 35 YEARS OF IRISH REP MUSICALS

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024 Gala concert, Let's Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals, which will take place at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) on Monday June 3, 2024, at 7PM.
Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below

Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
Brenda Braxton, Amanda Green & More to Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE CELEBRATES JOE ALLEN RESTAURANT

54 BELOW will present a special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating the iconic wall of Broadway flop posters at Joe Allen Restaurant. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cabaret Photographers: Bobby Patrick

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.
Christian Noll, Elena Shaddow & Lee Roy Reams Join FINAL FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS

Join Christian Noll, Elena Shaddow, and Lee Roy Reams as they celebrate the final performance of 50 key stage musicals at 54 Below. Don't miss this incredible night of musical theater nostalgia.
FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS Comes to 54 Below Next Month

The last edition of the critically acclaimed 54 Below series FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS will play on Monday, November 20th, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Feature: Meet Charles Kirsch: Broadway's BFF With A Mission... And With Shows - Part One

Presenter of variety shows with Broadway stars and podcast 'Backstage Babble' interviewER becomes our interviewEE as we learn about his early start, the current agenda of activities, and look forward to a future celebrating theatre's past (his favorite pastime---and job).
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond

Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP to be Presented at Penguin Rep Theatre This Month

Penguin Rep Theatre will present Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a new comedy set in the era of bell bottoms, cassette tapes and landline phones by Katie Forgette, directed by Thomas Caruso, June 23 through July 16.
The Chamlins In THE PRIME OF OUR LIVES Comes to The Laurie Beechman in June

THE PRIME OF OUR LIVES premieres at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Saturday, June 10th at 4pm.
Album Review: Maltby & Shire's BABY Is 40 & This BABY Gets A New Cast Album To Celebrate

In all, this new BABY from Out Of The Box Theatricals is a fine 40th Birthday present for the old BABY.
Review: FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: THE CONCERT! Lets Beloved Broadway Stars Shine at 54 Below

This wasn't just a round table of reminiscence, however- it was educational!
Lorna Luft, PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS Starring Len Cariou, Kevin Chamberlain, Lee Roy Reams & More to be Livestreamed

FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS is now being given a one night only concert with the artists who helped create these monumental musicals at 54 Belowwhich will also be live streaming the event around the globe on Wednesday, February 8th, at 7:00pm EST.
See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 Below

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See February's lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Beth Fowler been in?

Beth Fowler has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Beth Fowler been in?

Beth Fowler has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Beth Fowler been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Boy from Oz, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd.

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