Carol Channing
Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA
Latest News on Carol Channing:
Review: CHANNING/TATUM Finds Snazz at The Green Room 42 (Feb 15, 2025)
Review: Isaac Mizrahi's I KNOW EVERYBODY at Café Carlyle Is a Hilarious Escape (Feb 6, 2025)
Interview: Gerard Alessandrini talks spoofing Sondheim and more in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG (Feb 5, 2025)
Review: CHANNING/TATUM Finds Snazz at The Green Room 42 (Feb 15, 2025)
Review: Isaac Mizrahi's I KNOW EVERYBODY at Café Carlyle Is a Hilarious Escape (Feb 6, 2025)
Interview: Gerard Alessandrini talks spoofing Sondheim and more in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG (Feb 5, 2025)
BIO
Channing is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for originating, on Broadway, the musical-comedy roles of bombshell Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and matchmaking widow Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! She also appeared in two New York revivals of Hello, Dolly!, and toured with it extensively throughout the United States.
Channing also appeared in a number of movies, The First Traveling Sales Lady (1956) with Ginger Rogers, the cult film Skidoo and Thoroughly Modern Millie, opposite Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore.
Photos
Kate Linder (center) accepts posthumous Infinity Award for Carol Channing from Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.
Date:
04/07/2019
From: Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Al Pacino, Jerry Herman, Burgess Meredith, Susan Strassberg, Angela lansbury, Lillian Gish, Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Princess Grace Kelly and Ellen Burstyn attend the Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards held on March 28, 1982 at t
Date:
01/21/2019
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 1982 Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Al Pacino, Jerry Herman, Burgess Meredith, Susan Strassberg, Angela lansbury, Lillian Gish, Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Princess Grace Kelly and Ellen Burstyn at the Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards held on March 28, 1982 at the U
Date:
01/21/2019
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 1982 Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
The Palace Theatre
The Inside Story
The Foreign Star
Report from Las Vegas
"The Girl in the Show" Performer
Carol's Musical Theatre
"The Story of Marie" Performer
"My Kind of Love" Performer
"Calypso Pete" Performer
Performer
Naomi
Lynn
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1948
Henry Jones' Mother
Mrs. Playgoer
Wife
Girl
"Three Little Queens of the Silver Screen" Singer
Te Countess
Singer
Performer
Movies
The First Traveling Saleslady
[ 1956 ] Molly Wade
[ 1956 ] Molly Wade
Thoroughly Modern Millie
[ 1967 ] Muzzy Van Hossmere
[ 1967 ] Muzzy Van Hossmere
Skidoo
[ 1968 ] Flo
[ 1968 ] Flo
Shinbone Alley
[ 1970 ] Mehitabel
[ 1970 ] Mehitabel
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
[ 1978 ] Our Guests at Heartland
[ 1978 ] Our Guests at Heartland
Happily Ever After
[ 1989 ] Muddy
[ 1989 ] Muddy
Thumbelina
[ 1994 ] Ms. Fieldmouse
[ 1994 ] Ms. Fieldmouse
The Drawn Together Movie!
[ 2010 ] Singer
[ 2010 ] Singer
TV Shows
The Love Boat
Aunt Sylvia, Aunt Sylvia Duvall, Tante Sylvia
Aunt Sylvia, Aunt Sylvia Duvall, Tante Sylvia
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Carol ChanningHello, Dolly!
winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Special Tony Award
Carol Channing
Olivier Awards - 1979 - Actress of the Year in a Musical
Carol Channing , Hello, Dolly!
Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, Lorelei
winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Special Tony Award
Carol Channing
winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, Hello, Dolly!
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, Show Girl
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carol Channing, The Vamp
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1949 - Performance
Carol Channing, Lend an Ear
Videos
Photos/Video: First Look at Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More in HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-09 05:28:11
VIDEO: Adam Rothenberg Takes Part in Richard Skipper's #StayHome Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-02 11:07:57
Broadway Rewind: IN MY LIFE Rehearses for Its Short-Lived Broadway Run in 2005
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-27 17:01:00
VIDEO: On This Day, January 16- Carol Channing Opens On Broadway in HELLO, DOLLY!
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-16 16:45:27
Video Flashback: Carol Channing Performs on Broadway For the Final Time in The 2010 Gypsy of the Year Opening
by Stephi Wild - 2019-01-15 09:31:17
TV: Carol Channing Gets a Thumbs Up! Sneak Peek of New Art Installation
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-11 16:30:28
TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48
BWW Flashback: HELLO, DOLLY! Comes to Broadway (for the First Time) with Carol Channing!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-01-16 09:36:24
Stop the Parade, They Want to Get On! Broadway's Best Tackle Dolly's Signature Song
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-08 17:58:42
VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 11: Carol Channing Joins the Tony Parade
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-05-31 10:00:01
TV: Professional Dancers Society Honors Carol Channing Mandy Moore & More!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-05-02 13:27:19
SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE: The Rest and Best of Them Take a Crack at a HELLO, DOLLY! Classic
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-04-21 11:52:33
Hollywood and Theatre Stars React to the Passing of Debbie Reynolds
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-12-28 21:17:52
VIDEO: David Hyde Pierce Talks HELLO DOLLY, A LIFE & More on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-10-18 13:55:14
VIDEO: Bette Midler On Gender Relations, Planting Trees and The Challenge of HELLO, DOLLY!
by Michael Dale - 2016-08-23 17:11:03
News
Review: CHANNING/TATUM Finds Snazz at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Yang - Feb 15, 2025
'Channing/Tatum' at The Green Room 42 delivers a hilarious meta musical featuring Nina West as Carol Channing's ghost mentoring Dan Amboyer's Channing Tatum. Broadway meets Hollywood in this sharp comedy about authenticity, stardom, and finding your inner 'snazz.'
by Chloe Yang - Feb 15, 2025
'Channing/Tatum' at The Green Room 42 delivers a hilarious meta musical featuring Nina West as Carol Channing's ghost mentoring Dan Amboyer's Channing Tatum. Broadway meets Hollywood in this sharp comedy about authenticity, stardom, and finding your inner 'snazz.'
Review: Isaac Mizrahi's I KNOW EVERYBODY at Café Carlyle Is a Hilarious Escape
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 6, 2025
The legendary Isaac Mizrahi oozed charm at the opening night of his annual Café Carlyle residency on February 4. The show, funny and dishy with plenty of songs in between, is a perfect Valentine's week treat. It runs nightly through February 15.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 6, 2025
The legendary Isaac Mizrahi oozed charm at the opening night of his annual Café Carlyle residency on February 4. The show, funny and dishy with plenty of songs in between, is a perfect Valentine's week treat. It runs nightly through February 15.
Interview: Gerard Alessandrini talks spoofing Sondheim and more in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 5, 2025
Writer and director Gerard Alessandrini, the comedy mastermind behind “Forbidden Broadway,” has long taken his own Broadway fandom one step further, though, creating iconic parodies of stars like Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Yul Brynner, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, and Bernadette Peters and shows including “Hello, Dolly!” “The King & I,” “Annie,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Wicked.”
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 5, 2025
Writer and director Gerard Alessandrini, the comedy mastermind behind “Forbidden Broadway,” has long taken his own Broadway fandom one step further, though, creating iconic parodies of stars like Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Yul Brynner, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, and Bernadette Peters and shows including “Hello, Dolly!” “The King & I,” “Annie,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Wicked.”
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Nina West and Dan Amboyer Will Lead CHANNING/TATUM at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
Nina West and Dan Amboyer join forces as Carol Channing and Channing Tatum in a concert presentation of Channing/Tatum at The Green Room 42. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
Nina West and Dan Amboyer join forces as Carol Channing and Channing Tatum in a concert presentation of Channing/Tatum at The Green Room 42. Learn more here!
Mary Steenburgen & Pamela Moller Kareman to be Honored by The Neighborhood Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre will present the first-ever Sanford Meisner Awards, honoring the extraordinary achievements and legacy of Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman, at their 2025 Benefit Gala. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre will present the first-ever Sanford Meisner Awards, honoring the extraordinary achievements and legacy of Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman, at their 2025 Benefit Gala. Learn more!
Review: Linda Eder Has Star (and Lung!) Power at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Jan 19, 2025
With a quartet led by Billy Stritch, dynamic Linda Eder is in her comfort zone at 54 Below. She returns to the venue on 2/24 and 3/15. If skill, musical chops, and charm were measured in fluid ounces, this star has it in gallons.
by Rob Lester - Jan 19, 2025
With a quartet led by Billy Stritch, dynamic Linda Eder is in her comfort zone at 54 Below. She returns to the venue on 2/24 and 3/15. If skill, musical chops, and charm were measured in fluid ounces, this star has it in gallons.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Brings BROADWAY, OUR WAY to the Curran Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Jan 1, 2025
Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.
by Rob Lester - Jan 1, 2025
Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.
Review: RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES 'HELLO, DOLLY!' at Green Room 42 Is Full of History & Joy
by Rob Lester - Dec 31, 2024
RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES 'HELLO, DOLLY!' revisits a classic musical with history and joy. See this cabaret-style song & talk show the next time it comes around.
by Rob Lester - Dec 31, 2024
RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES 'HELLO, DOLLY!' revisits a classic musical with history and joy. See this cabaret-style song & talk show the next time it comes around.
Video: Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024
The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024
The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
See Norm Lewis, Christine Pedi & More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Norm Lewis and many more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Norm Lewis and many more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Editor Gil Kaan Passes Away at Age 72
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of our longtime contributor and current Los Angeles Senior Editor Gil Kaan.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of our longtime contributor and current Los Angeles Senior Editor Gil Kaan.
Feature: Celebrate the Holidays With 7 Cabaret Shows in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 9, 2024
Need a holiday pick-me-up? Looking for something fun to do with family in town? Look no further than these 7 cabaret shows in NYC - all with tickets still available. From Melissa Errico to jazz and original holiday songs, this list has it all!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 9, 2024
Need a holiday pick-me-up? Looking for something fun to do with family in town? Look no further than these 7 cabaret shows in NYC - all with tickets still available. From Melissa Errico to jazz and original holiday songs, this list has it all!
Review: Old Hollywood Joined Broadway in Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle's Show at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Dec 7, 2024
This reviewer was overwhelmed at such amazing talent on one stage.
by Sharon Ellman - Dec 7, 2024
This reviewer was overwhelmed at such amazing talent on one stage.
Photos: Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle Bring TWO OF A KIND to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 6, 2024
Legendary performers Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle came together at 54 Below bringing their 130 years of individual career experiences. The show runs two more nights: December 6th, and Saturday December 7th, both at 7 pm.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 6, 2024
Legendary performers Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle came together at 54 Below bringing their 130 years of individual career experiences. The show runs two more nights: December 6th, and Saturday December 7th, both at 7 pm.
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents FUNNY GIRL at The Aronoff Center
by Taylor Clemons - Nov 22, 2024
What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Aronoff Center?
by Taylor Clemons - Nov 22, 2024
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54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Carol Channing been in?
Carol Channing has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Carol Channing been in?
Carol Channing has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Carol Channing been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for , Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lorelei, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Girl, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Vamp and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Lend an Ear.
What awards has Carol Channing won?
Carol Channing has won several prestigious awards, including: Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!. She also received a Performance Award from the Theatre World Awards for Lend an Ear.
Videos