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Charlaine Woodard

Birth Place: Albany, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1986
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Local Mahaneyheyan

[US Tour]
3rd National Tour, 1979
Performer 5

[West End]
London Production, 1979
Performer 5

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Performer 5

Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1977
Member of the Tribe

Dionne (Understudy)


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Charlaine Woodard, Hang on to the Good Times

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Charlaine Woodard, Ain't Misbehavin'


winner
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Charlaine Woodard, Ain't Misbehavin'

News


Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!
Full Cast Set for KINKY BOOTS at The Mountain Play

Casting is complete for the Mountain Play's production of KINKY BOOTS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?

This time, the reader question was: which actors have done multiple Broadway shows together?
Ensemble Cast Revealed For THE WIZ Ahead of National Tour and Broadway Run

The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024.
VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens On Broadway

On this day in 1978, the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' opened on Broadway!
Cain Park to Produce LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL and SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

The City of Cleveland Heights announces LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL (June 11-28, 2020) and SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM (August 6-16, 2020) will be produced in the Alma Theater as part of Cain Parkʼs 82nd season. Cain Park Theater Artistic Director Joanna May Cullinan directs both with musical direction by Jordan Cooper and choreography by Imani Jackson for Legally Blonde The Musical.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Kevin McAllister

Today's subject, Kevin McAllister, always has dynamic stage presence no matter the production. Currently he is living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre singing the Ken Page track in Ain't Misbehavin'. The production runs through March 10th in Signature Theatre's MAX space.
BWW Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Signature Theatre

It's hard to believe that it's been over 40 years now since a little revue that started at New York's Manhattan Theatre Club took Broadway by storm. The show was Ain't Misbehavin' and if you didn't know who composer Thomas “Fats” Waller was before, you did after seeing this show. It also made Nell Carter a star and garnered her a television series called Gimme a Break. Besides Carter the cast was comprised of Charlaine Woodard, Armelia McQueen, Andre De Shields, and Ken Page. When the original cast returned for a Broadway revival of the show in the 80's, Nell Carter received star billing even though the show is truly an ensemble piece. Ah, the power of television.
VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Gets the Joint Jumpin' on Broadway!

On this day in 1978, the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' opened on Broadway!
Acclaimed Broadway Filmmaker Rick McKay Dies

BroadwayWorld is sad to share the news today that legendary filmmaker Rick McKay has passed away earlier this week. A longtime friend of the web site, and constant presence in the theatre world, McKay has long been at work on two sequels to his 2004 hit film, Broadway: The Golden Age.
BWW Review: Rousing Revival of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Roars at La Mirada

In a new, incredibly enjoyable regional revival of the Tony Award-winning AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' - THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is presenting one of the most rousing, rip-roaring iterations of this musical treat, under the informed direction of one of the show's original cast members, Ken Page. In his hands, this McCoy-Rigby Entertainment production is energized by a consistent barrage of spectacular musical performances that are exuberantly performed and are wonderfully appealing. If you're looking for pure, buoyant, musically-thrilling entertainment in its most delightful form, then look no farther than this excellent production which continues performances in La Mirada, CA through October 8.
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' The Fats Waller Musical Show

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center  APAC) presents "Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show"  for four performances only: August 13 & 20 at 3 p.m. and August 16 & 17 at 8 p.m. The musical is being directed and choreographed by Neptune resident Fredi Walker-Browne, whose Broadway credits include the original cast of the musical "RENT" (Joanne Jefferson) and the national tour of"The Lion King" (Rafiki).
Exclusive Photo Flash: BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE Premieres at Palm Springs International Film Festival!

BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE, Award-winning director Rick McKay's anxiously awaited sequel to his 2004 hit film, BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE, just made its World Premiere to a sold-out crowd at the 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Check out photos from the big night below!
Rick McKay's BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE Premieres Tonight at 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival

BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE, Award-winning director Rick McKay's anxiously awaited sequel to his 2004 hit film, BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE, will make its World Premiere at the 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival tonight, January 7. The festival runs through January 11, 2016.
Breaking: Rick McKay's BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE to Premiere at 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE, Award-winning director Rick McKay's anxiously awaited sequel to his 2004 hit film, BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE, is set to make its World Premiere at the 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which takes place January 1-11, 2016.
CYCLOPS, BIG BANK, et al. Set for 2011 NYMF; Full Line-Up Announced!

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced a full slate of musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their eighth annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 26th and continue through October 16th.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Gets Extended Through 8/9 At Olney Theatre Center

National Players' summer musical, Ain't Misbehavin', keeps on swingin' at Olney. The award-winning revue has been extended toAugust 9. Ain't Misbehavin' plays the Historic Stage now through August 9. Tickets are $26, with discounts available to groups and students. Callthe Box Office at 301.924.3400 or visit olneytheatre.org for tickets.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Gets Extemded Through 8/9 At Olney Theatre Center

National Players' summer musical, Ain't Misbehavin', keeps on swingin' at Olney. The award-winning revue has been extended toAugust 9. Ain't Misbehavin' plays the Historic Stage now through August 9. Tickets are $26, with discounts available to groups and students. Callthe Box Office at 301.924.3400 or visit olneytheatre.org for tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Charlaine Woodard been in?

Charlaine Woodard has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Charlaine Woodard been in?

Charlaine Woodard has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Charlaine Woodard's first West End show?

Charlaine Woodard's first West End show was Ain't Misbehavin' which opened in 1979

What awards has Charlaine Woodard been nominated for?

Charlaine Woodard has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hang on to the Good Times; Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ain't Misbehavin'; and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Misbehavin'.

What awards has Charlaine Woodard won?

Charlaine Woodard has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Ain't Misbehavin'.

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