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Betty Garrett

Date of Death: February 12, 2011 (91)

Birth Place: St. Joseph, MO, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2006
Madam Magix

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Hattie Walker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Katie

[Broadway]
1981
Mae

[Broadway]
1964
Penny Moore

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Reader

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Clara

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956
Ella Peterson [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
The Wave

Performer

The Hostess

The Grandmother

Mrs. Winthrop

Mrs. Josephine Wilson

Customer

A Waitress

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1944
"This Is As Far As I Go" Singer

"The Steps of the Capitol" Singer

"Sunny California" Singer

"Stop That Dancing" Singer

"Go Down To Boston Harbor" Singer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1944
Sgt. Maguire

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1943
Mary-Frances

Blossom Hart (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1942
Performer

[Broadway]
1942
Performer

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1974
Performer


Movies

Words and Music
[ 1948 ] Peggy Lorgan McNeil
Big City
[ 1948 ] Shoo Shoo Grady
Neptune's Daughter
[ 1949 ] Betty Barrett
On the Town
[ 1949 ] Brunhilde Esterhazy
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
[ 1949 ] Shirley Delwyn
My Sister Eileen
[ 1955 ] Ruth Sherwood
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Cuttle
Dark and Stormy Night
[ 2009 ] Mrs. Hausenstout

TV Shows

All in the Family
Irene Lorenzo, Irene
Laverne & Shirley
Edna Babish, Edna Babish DeFazio
Murder, She Wrote
Kit Parkins, Martha Neilson

Videos

News


THE GALAXY OF PHIL HENDRIE Is Coming To Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

The Galaxy of Phil Hendrie, an evening of comedy, starring actor, comedian, satirist, and legendary radio personality Phil Hendrie, and directed by Jonah Weiland, will be produced by Dina Morrone at Theatre West.
WATERMARKS (A FUGUE) Comes to Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Pergola Productions and Theatre West have announced Watermarks (A Fugue), a new play written by Abbott Alexander and directed by Marco Rivera.  Learn more here!
MILLENNIUM MAGIC 2025 is Coming to Theatre West in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Experience a captivating program of magic and illusion at Theatre West with magician George Tovar and guest host Jeanine Anderson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
CALIFORNIA SOUL: A DESCENDENT'S STORY Announced At Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Experience the riveting saga of California's founding through the eyes of a young archeology grad in a staged reading at Theatre West on October 6, 2024.
THE WORLD OF PHIL HENDRIE Comes to Theatre West in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Legendary radio personality Phil Hendrie will perform live on stage at Theatre West to make you laugh as he portrays several of his memorable characters, unburdening themselves as they navigate life's rocky roads.
THE GODDAM COUPLE DOWN THE HALL (OH...AND MERRY CHRISTMAS) Opens in November at Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Theatre West will present The Goddamn Couple Down the Hall (Oh...., and Merry Christmas!), a comedy/mystery, written by Mark Wilding from November 8- December 15, 2024.
POEMS FOR MARY Performs In July At Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Catch the new play POEMS FOR MARY at Theatre West in Los Angeles, written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, featuring Kathie Barnes and Alan Schack.
MY UTERUS Comes to Theatre West in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

Thanks to robust ticket sales and positive audience response for its initial March presentation, Theatre West will present a return engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, a stimulatingly funny show.
Tyne Daly to Appear at Terrence McNally Documentary Screening This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

Theatre West will screen the Emmy-nominated documentary EVERY ACT OF LIFE about Terrence McNally on June 23, 2024, followed by a discussion with director Jeff Kaufman, producer Marcia Ross, and Tyne Daly.
PROUD OUT LOUD Comes to Theatre West in June
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

For its Third Annual Proud Out Loud celebration, Theatre West will present a weekend of programming honoring the achievements of five-time Tony Award winning playwright and librettist Terrence McNally (1938-2020).
PRIVATE PARTS Opens Theatre West Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Private Parts is a collection of personal true stories, some funny and some moving, that make a difference. There is nothing more powerful than the truth, in life and in art. The sharing of true and personal stories is a gift to the ones who share and the ones who receive. It is a connection that brings us together with renewed energy and makes us all value the memorable moments in our own lives.
Theatre West to Host WE'RE NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Join Theatre West for WE'RE NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA, a celebration of AAPI stories and talent on May 11, 2024. Produced by Pamela Najera and presented by AADAP, Inc. Tickets available for $40.
DANCE ME TO THE END OF LOVE Comes to Theatre West This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Victoria Lavan directed Theatre West's last two big musical shows, Winter Wishes and So Many Stars. Now it's her turn to take center stage and put her own magnificent voice on display.
Theatre West Hosts AT HOME AT THE ZOO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024

At Home at the Zoo combines two related one-acts by Edward Albee, The Zoo Story (1959) and Homelife (2004) into a unified evening.
Theatre West Presents BELLA ABZUG This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Discover the life of Congresswoman Bella Abzug in a staged reading at Theatre West. Written and performed by Amy Simon, this event celebrates Women's History Month with a peek into Abzug's fearless and relentless fight for justice.
MY UTERUS Comes to Theatre West Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

As an event in its Women's History Month programming, Theatre West will present My Uterus: A Womb with a View.
CINDERELLA Opens in February at Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2023

Storybook Theatre's award-winning musical, Cinderella, returns to Theatre West this spring. Storybook Theatre's joyful Cinderella is a funny version specifically created to appeal to young children and the whole family. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE to Perform February 10 and 11 at Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

The award-winning show 'From a Yardie to a Yankee' performs February 10 and 11 at Theatre West. Written, directed, and performed by Sardia Robinson, this one-woman show takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster ride from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica to the consequences of Chicago's drug wars.
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 17, 2023

The new production at Drury Lane Theatre is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.  It is an updated version of the 1957 and 1965 TV films starring Julie Andrews and then Lesley Ann Warren. The original book was written by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Lineup of Star Magicians Set For Millennium Magic 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

Magic Castle magicians George Tovar and Jeanine Anderson host and perform at our extravaganza of magic and illusion, Millennium Magic 2023.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Betty Garrett been in?

Betty Garrett has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Betty Garrett been in?

Betty Garrett has not appeared in the West End

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