Eartha Kitt
Date of Death: December 25, 2008 (81)
Birth Place: Columbia, SC, USA
Latest News on Eartha Kitt:
Cause for Celebration and Calls for Change: The Museum of Broadway's Black Storytellers Exhibit (Feb 12, 2025)
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit (Feb 4, 2025)
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway (Jan 16, 2025)
Cause for Celebration and Calls for Change: The Museum of Broadway's Black Storytellers Exhibit (Feb 12, 2025)
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit (Feb 4, 2025)
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway (Jan 16, 2025)
BIO
Kitt had an enduring international career that spanned theatre, cabaret, television and the recording industry. She won the 2007 Emmy Award for her performance as the voice of Yzma in Disney's series The Emperor's New School; she had been nominated twice for a Grammy Award and three times for a Tony Award, one for the title role of Mrs. Patterson in 1955 (a part she later played at Westport Country Playhouse); Timbuktu! in 1978 and The Wild Party in 2000. In 2003, Kitt appeared as Liliane Le Fleur in the revival of Nine, The Musical.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1952
Performer
Featured Dancer
Featured Singer
Polynesian Girl
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Eartha Kitt, The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival)
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Eartha Kitt , The Wild Party
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Eartha Kitt , Timbuktu!
Videos
Exclusive Video: Alysha Umphress in Rehearsal for SEASON OF THE WITCH at Joe's Pub
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 15:54:58
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-10-01 10:07:35
Exclusive: Jennifer Holliday Is Getting Sentimental at Café Carlyle
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-22 13:10:04
VIDEO: Eartha Kitt Hit Becomes A Timely Parody With Jim Brosseau and Halcyone Hurst's 'Sanitizer Baby'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-03-17 14:41:13
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Releases Video of 'The Room Where It Happens' from HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-03 12:50:47
Video: Broadway Inspirational Voices Covers “Wondering” From THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-09 20:25:31
VIDEO: First Footage Released of THE WILD PARTY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-15 08:53:10
VIDEO: Cicely Tyson Talks Career, 'House of Cards' & Diversity in Hollywood on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-17 10:52:45
TV Exclusive: Joshua Ellis Shares True Stories of a Broadway Press Agent in CALL MY PUBLICIST!
by Randy Rainbow - 2015-04-26 15:00:01
TV: The Best of Bradshaw Smith - 25 Years of Performances; Chita, WICKED, Broadway Bares, Liza, Julie, Bernadette, FOLLIES & Much More!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-07-10 10:11:58
STAGE TUBE: President Obama Talks About Mel Brooks' Kennedy Center Honor
by Robert Diamond - 2009-12-07 09:27:17
News
Cause for Celebration and Calls for Change: The Museum of Broadway's Black Storytellers Exhibit
by Caitlin Hornik - Feb 12, 2025
The energy of attendees walking through the Museum of Broadway's new limited-time exhibit centered around Black storytellers was palpable during its February 3rd opening night. Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway.
by Caitlin Hornik - Feb 12, 2025
The energy of attendees walking through the Museum of Broadway's new limited-time exhibit centered around Black storytellers was palpable during its February 3rd opening night. Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway.
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit to celebrate and showcase the work of Black storytellers of Broadway, past and present: Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit to celebrate and showcase the work of Black storytellers of Broadway, past and present: Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Learn more.
Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Kristabel Kenta-Bibi
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2025
We are getting to know the Next on Stage Season 5 Top 3. Meet College contestant Kristabel Kenta-Bibi from Glastonbury, Connecticut.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2025
We are getting to know the Next on Stage Season 5 Top 3. Meet College contestant Kristabel Kenta-Bibi from Glastonbury, Connecticut.
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.
Celebrate the Season With Holiday POPS Led by Conductor Luke Frazier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024
Holiday POPS Returns! Celebrate the sounds of the season with Symphony of the Americas' holiday tradition - Holiday POPS led by new POPS Conductor Luke Frazier! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024
Holiday POPS Returns! Celebrate the sounds of the season with Symphony of the Americas' holiday tradition - Holiday POPS led by new POPS Conductor Luke Frazier! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Melba Moore, Kenny Lattimore & More to Star in HEAVENBOUND at The Wilshire Ebell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Acclaimed Playwright, Don B. Welch will return with, the rousing hand clapping foot stomping gospel play, “HEAVENBOUND” in Los Angeles, starring Melba Moore and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Acclaimed Playwright, Don B. Welch will return with, the rousing hand clapping foot stomping gospel play, “HEAVENBOUND” in Los Angeles, starring Melba Moore and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cindy Fee to Perform at Opening Weekend of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will perform at the opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre. Patrons attending performances on December 6, 7, and 8 will get the opportunity to see Fee perform the iconic theme song live from the Curran Theatre stage.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will perform at the opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre. Patrons attending performances on December 6, 7, and 8 will get the opportunity to see Fee perform the iconic theme song live from the Curran Theatre stage.
Westport Country Playhouse Offers Guided Tours
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse has announced “From the Page to the Stage” guided tours are available to the public by reservation on upcoming Friday and Saturday mornings, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, November 15 and 16, December 13 and 14, January 17 and 18, and February 7 and 8. Each tour is limited to 25 people.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse has announced “From the Page to the Stage” guided tours are available to the public by reservation on upcoming Friday and Saturday mornings, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, November 15 and 16, December 13 and 14, January 17 and 18, and February 7 and 8. Each tour is limited to 25 people.
Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
SiriusXM Details Holiday Channels, Adds Jimmy Fallon Station
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
SiriusXM has announced the return of its extensive holiday music lineup with 26 festive channels, including a new channel, Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio. The holiday season officially kicks off on Friday, November 1 on SiriusXM.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
SiriusXM has announced the return of its extensive holiday music lineup with 26 festive channels, including a new channel, Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio. The holiday season officially kicks off on Friday, November 1 on SiriusXM.
Exclusive Video: Alysha Umphress in Rehearsal for SEASON OF THE WITCH at Joe's Pub
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Watch Alysha Umphress in sound check for her Joe's Pub show Season of the Witch, beginning performances tomorrow, Sunday, October 27th in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Watch Alysha Umphress in sound check for her Joe's Pub show Season of the Witch, beginning performances tomorrow, Sunday, October 27th in the video here!
Hattie McDaniel Biopic Sets Houston Film Premiere This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024
Vincent Victoria Presents have announced the premiere of THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL, a film exploring the life of the first African American Academy Award winner, debuting October 26, 2024, in Houston.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024
Vincent Victoria Presents have announced the premiere of THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL, a film exploring the life of the first African American Academy Award winner, debuting October 26, 2024, in Houston.
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024
BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Studio One Forever, Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood. Watch the clip now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024
BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Studio One Forever, Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood. Watch the clip now!
Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
Photos: Eartha Kitt Collectible Doll Now Available to Order
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
The Eartha Kitt estate has collaborated with renowned fashion doll designers and marketers, Integrity Toys, to bring to life the Eartha Kitt doll. Take a look at photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
The Eartha Kitt estate has collaborated with renowned fashion doll designers and marketers, Integrity Toys, to bring to life the Eartha Kitt doll. Take a look at photos here!
Review: BNS Productions Presents CLYDE'S
by Vickie Evans - Sep 18, 2024
This was my first time seeing any work by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lynn Nottage. I was delighted at the storyline of 'Clyde's' and the wonderful direction and casting crafted by BNS Productions.
by Vickie Evans - Sep 18, 2024
This was my first time seeing any work by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lynn Nottage. I was delighted at the storyline of 'Clyde's' and the wonderful direction and casting crafted by BNS Productions.
Feature: 8 Unique Halloween Events in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 3, 2024
No plans for October 31st yet? Boo! Nothing is scarier than scrambling last-minute. If you want to do something extra-special to celebrate the season, it behooves you to start planning well in advance. Many of these will sell out quickly, so get those tickets now. We put together our favorite immersive experiences and scary cabaret shows.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 3, 2024
No plans for October 31st yet? Boo! Nothing is scarier than scrambling last-minute. If you want to do something extra-special to celebrate the season, it behooves you to start planning well in advance. Many of these will sell out quickly, so get those tickets now. We put together our favorite immersive experiences and scary cabaret shows.
Darryl Reuben Hall Returns To The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024
Darryl Reuben Hall, a celebrated Broadway artist, will perform a solo cabaret show at The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series on September 25 and 26, 2024. Don't miss this special event.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024
Darryl Reuben Hall, a celebrated Broadway artist, will perform a solo cabaret show at The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series on September 25 and 26, 2024. Don't miss this special event.
GROW A SHOW Musical Theatre Workshop Returns To The Lied Center!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024
The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024
The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Eartha Kitt been in?
Eartha Kitt has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Eartha Kitt been in?
Eartha Kitt has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Eartha Kitt's first West End show?
Eartha Kitt's first West End show was Follies which opened in 1987
What awards has Eartha Kitt been nominated for?
Eartha Kitt has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival). She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performances in both The Wild Party and Timbuktu!.
What awards has Eartha Kitt won?
Eartha Kitt has won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Wild Party at the New York Shakespeare Festival.
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