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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1939
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1928
Miss Northcliffe

[Broadway]
1920
Performer


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The 5th Avenue Theatre's Third Annual NEXTFEST: A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Launches This Weekend

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to  Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.
HELLO, MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE Comes to MST this March

Main Street Theater (MST) presents HELLO, MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE!, a musical based on the classic books series by Betty McDonald.
The 5th Avenue Theatre's Second Annual NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals Launches This Weekend

Some of Seattle's most talented actors will be hard at work in collaboration with writers from around the country in the rehearsal halls of The 5th Avenue Theatre this month as the company's NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals launches its three week intensive development cycle this weekend.
Studio East Announces INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD and More for Upcoming Season

Twenty years ago founder and artistic director Lani Brockman opened a small studio on the Eastside with one theater program for teens.
Phoenix Theatre for Children's MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE Ends Run 3/14

Phoenix Artistic Director Steven C. Anderson has adapted the much beloved character for the stage, and Blacklick resident Jackie Bates will undertake the role of the unconventional and adored Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Chris Storer of Columbus, Ian Short of Gahanna, Liz Wheeler of Grove City, and Michelle Schroeder of Bexley. With the exception of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the all-adult cast will play multiple characters, including the roles of the badly behaved children and their beleaguered parents.
Phoenix Theatre for Children Presents MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE 3/5-3/14

Phoenix Artistic Director Steven C. Anderson has adapted the much beloved character for the stage, and Blacklick resident Jackie Bates will undertake the role of the unconventional and adored Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Chris Storer of Columbus, Ian Short of Gahanna, Liz Wheeler of Grove City, and Michelle Schroeder of Bexley. With the exception of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the all-adult cast will play multiple characters, including the roles of the badly behaved children and their beleaguered parents.
Phoenix Theatre for Children Presents MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE 3/5-3/14

Phoenix Artistic Director Steven C. Anderson has adapted the much beloved character for the stage, and Blacklick resident Jackie Bates will undertake the role of the unconventional and adored Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Chris Storer of Columbus, Ian Short of Gahanna, Liz Wheeler of Grove City, and Michelle Schroeder of Bexley. With the exception of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the all-adult cast will play multiple characters, including the roles of the badly behaved children and their beleaguered parents.
Previews for Lifeline's KidSeries MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE Begin 3/14

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the family musical 'Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle,' based on the bestselling children's book by Betty MacDonald, illustrated by Hilary Knight, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, music by Paul Gilvary, and directed by Lifeline ensemble member John Hildreth. Who's that crazy lady who wears the funny hats and lives in the upside-down house? Why, it's Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and kids love her because she always has time to play and her house smells like cookies. Parents love her too, because she's got hilarious cures for Answer-Backers, Selfish-Selfers and mean-spirited Whisperers. This production is appropriate for children ages five to ten, and runs about one hour with no intermission. Books are on sale in the lobby.
Photo Flash: The Family Musical MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the family musical 'Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle,' based on the bestselling children's book by Betty MacDonald, illustrated by Hilary Knight, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, music by Paul Gilvary, and directed by Lifeline ensemble member John Hildreth. Who's that crazy lady who wears the funny hats and lives in the upside-down house? Why, it's Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and kids love her because she always has time to play and her house smells like cookies. Parents love her too, because she's got hilarious cures for Answer-Backers, Selfish-Selfers and mean-spirited Whisperers. This production is appropriate for children ages five to ten, and runs about one hour with no intermission. Books are on sale in the lobby.
Previews for Lifeline's KidSeries MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE Begin 3/14

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the family musical 'Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle,' based on the bestselling children's book by Betty MacDonald, illustrated by Hilary Knight, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, music by Paul Gilvary, and directed by Lifeline ensemble member John Hildreth. Who's that crazy lady who wears the funny hats and lives in the upside-down house? Why, it's Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and kids love her because she always has time to play and her house smells like cookies. Parents love her too, because she's got hilarious cures for Answer-Backers, Selfish-Selfers and mean-spirited Whisperers. This production is appropriate for children ages five to ten, and runs about one hour with no intermission. Books are on sale in the lobby.
Chicago's Lifeline Theatre Announces Kids Winter Program

Chicago's Lifeline Theatre has announced their Winter 2008/09 Kids' Events. Rogers Park's award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children.
Chicago's Lifeline Theatre Announces Kids Winter Program

Chicago's Lifeline Theatre has announced their Winter 2008/09 Kids' Events. Rogers Park's award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Betty MacDonald been in?

Betty MacDonald has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Betty MacDonald been in?

Betty MacDonald has not appeared in the West End.

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