Elaine Stritch
Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA
Latest News on Elaine Stritch:
Review: Beth Leavel is Next Level Sondheim at 54 Below (Oct 30, 2024)
Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens (Oct 3, 2024)
Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater (Oct 3, 2024)
Review: Beth Leavel is Next Level Sondheim at 54 Below (Oct 30, 2024)
Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens (Oct 3, 2024)
Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater (Oct 3, 2024)
BIO
Elaine Stritch was an American actress and singer, known for her work on Broadway. She made her professional stage debut in 1944 and appeared in numerous stage plays, musicals, feature films and television series. She was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1995.
Stritch made her Broadway debut in the 1946 comedy Loco and went on to receive four Tony Award nominations: for the William Inge play Bus Stop (1956); the Noël Coward musical Sail Away (1962); the Stephen Sondheim musical Company (1971), which included her performance of the song "The Ladies Who Lunch"; and for the revival of the Edward Albee play A Delicate Balance (1996). Her one-woman show Elaine Stritch at Liberty, won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event.
Stritch relocated to London in the 1970s and starred in several West End productions, including Tennessee Williams' Small Craft Warnings (1973) and Neil Simon's The Gingerbread Lady (1974). She also starred with Donald Sinden in the ITV sitcom Two's Company (1975-79), which earned her a 1979 BAFTA TV Award nomination. She won an Emmy Award in 1993 for her guest role on Law & Order and another for the 2004 television documentary of her one-woman show. From 2007 to 2012, she had a recurring role as Colleen Donaghy on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, a role that won her a third Emmy in 2007.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1947
Ingabord
Singer
Milly
Lula Belle
Performer
Little Nettie
Writing
Bookwriter
Movies
The Scarlet Hour
[ 1956 ] Phyllis Rycker
[ 1956 ] Phyllis Rycker
A Farewell to Arms
[ 1957 ] Helen Ferguson
[ 1957 ] Helen Ferguson
The Perfect Furlough
[ 1958 ] Liz Baker
[ 1958 ] Liz Baker
Kiss Her Goodbye
[ 1959 ] Marge Carson
[ 1959 ] Marge Carson
Who Killed Teddy Bear
[ 1965 ] Marian Freeman
[ 1965 ] Marian Freeman
Too Many Thieves
[ 1966 ] Miss G
[ 1966 ] Miss G
The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker
[ 1970 ] Tough Lady
[ 1970 ] Tough Lady
The Spiral Staircase
[ 1975 ] Nurse
[ 1975 ] Nurse
Providence
[ 1977 ] Helen Wiener
[ 1977 ] Helen Wiener
September
[ 1987 ] Diane
[ 1987 ] Diane
Cocoon: The Return
[ 1988 ] Ruby
[ 1988 ] Ruby
Cadillac Man
[ 1990 ] Widow
[ 1990 ] Widow
Out to Sea
[ 1997 ] Mavis LaBreche
[ 1997 ] Mavis LaBreche
Krippendorf's Tribe
[ 1998 ] Irene Hargrove
[ 1998 ] Irene Hargrove
Small Time Crooks
[ 2000 ] Chi Chi Potter
[ 2000 ] Chi Chi Potter
Autumn in New York
[ 2000 ] Dolly
[ 2000 ] Dolly
Screwed
[ 2000 ] Miss Crock
[ 2000 ] Miss Crock
Monster-in-Law
[ 2005 ] Gertrude
[ 2005 ] Gertrude
Romance & Cigarettes
[ 2005 ] Nick's Mother
[ 2005 ] Nick's Mother
ParaNorman
[ 2012 ] Grandma
[ 2012 ] Grandma
River of Fundament
[ 2014 ] Eulogist
[ 2014 ] Eulogist
TV Shows
30 Rock
Colleen Donaghy
Colleen Donaghy
3rd Rock from the Sun
Martha Albright
Martha Albright
Jackanory
Storyteller
Storyteller
Law & Order
Lanie Stieglitz
Lanie Stieglitz
Nobody's Perfect
Bill Hooper
Bill Hooper
Soul Man
Mrs. Foster
Mrs. Foster
Tales of the Unexpected
Pamela Beauchamp, Mary Pearl
Pamela Beauchamp, Mary Pearl
The Cosby Show
Mrs. McGee
Mrs. McGee
The Edge of Night
Mrs. DeGroot
Mrs. DeGroot
The Ellen Burstyn Show
Sydney Brewer
Sydney Brewer
The Trials of O'Brien
Miss G
Miss G
Two's Company
Dorothy McNab
Dorothy McNab
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment
Elaine StritchElaine Stritch At Liberty
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Drama League Awards - 2002 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre
Elaine Stritch
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Special Citation
Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch at Liberty
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Obie Awards - 2002 - Special Citations
Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch at Liberty
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch at Liberty
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch at Liberty
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress
Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch At Liberty
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Elaine Stritch , A Delicate Balance
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Elaine StritchShowboat
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Elaine Stritch , Company
Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Elaine Stritch, Sail Away
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Elaine Stritch, Bus Stop
Videos
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2024
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2022
VIDEO: Andréa Burns Sings from THE FULL MONTY in Rehearsals for The Seth Concert Series
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 21, 2021
TV: George C. Wolfe Explains How He Brought the Bloody Tale of GARY to Life on Broadway
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 3, 2019
VIDEO: COMPANY Gets Parodied in New Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!- Watch Sneak Peek
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2019
VIDEO: John Mulaney Discusses the Sondheim-Themed Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 15, 2019
VIDEO: George C. Wolfe Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH on Icons and Innovators Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2018
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 14- George C. Wolfe Secures the Broadway Legacy of SHUFFLE ALONG
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Documentary ALWAYS AT THE CARLYLE Featuring Elaine Stritch, Kelli O'Hara, & More
by Macon Prickett - Apr 5, 2018
Video Flashback: ZIP! Elaine Stritch Takes Connecticut by Way of the Shubert Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2017
Everybody Rise: Taking a Look at Patti LuPone's History with Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Teaser Trailer for ONWARD VICTORIA Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below Released
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2016
Tony Awards Close-Up: DAMES AT SEA's Randy Skinner Has Tapped His Way to Another Nomination!
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2016
TV Exclusive: Charles Busch is THE LADY AT THE MIC; Watch American Songbook Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2016
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - HBO Premieres Documentary REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 22, 2015
News
Review: Beth Leavel is Next Level Sondheim at 54 Below
Beth Leavel, known best for her comedic talents, proved that she's up there with the best at singing Sondheim at her 54 Below show on 10/25 and 10/26. Ms Leavel is very deft at playing multiple emotions at the same time, which matches the trademark ambivalence of all of Sondheim’s best lyrics.
Beth Leavel, known best for her comedic talents, proved that she's up there with the best at singing Sondheim at her 54 Below show on 10/25 and 10/26. Ms Leavel is very deft at playing multiple emotions at the same time, which matches the trademark ambivalence of all of Sondheim’s best lyrics.
Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens
Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater
Grover Dale’s life story reads like the ultimate show bio. After all, there are few performers who can count the original Broadway production of West Side Story among their credits. Or say that Sir Noel Coward hand picked them to appear in one of his musicals.
Grover Dale’s life story reads like the ultimate show bio. After all, there are few performers who can count the original Broadway production of West Side Story among their credits. Or say that Sir Noel Coward hand picked them to appear in one of his musicals.
Interview: Everything's Coming Up Rosie for Carly Sakolove on MAMMA MIA! Tour
Over the past decade, performer Carly Sakolove has appeared in “Mamma Mia!” on land – in the 2013–2014 North American tour – and at sea on Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Over the past decade, performer Carly Sakolove has appeared in “Mamma Mia!” on land – in the 2013–2014 North American tour – and at sea on Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Interview: Everything's Coming Up Rosie for Carly Sakolove in MAMMA MIA! Tour
Over the past decade, performer Carly Sakolove has appeared in “Mamma Mia!” on land – in the 2013–2014 North American tour – and at sea on Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Over the past decade, performer Carly Sakolove has appeared in “Mamma Mia!” on land – in the 2013–2014 North American tour – and at sea on Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Cast Set for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for its ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the event!
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for its ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the event!
Travis Moser Releases Live Version of 'The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress'
Travis Moser released a new recording of 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress' by Jimmy Webb, recorded live at The Green Room 42. The track is part of his show, SOMEDAY SOON: THE SONGS OF JUDY COLLINS.
Travis Moser released a new recording of 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress' by Jimmy Webb, recorded live at The Green Room 42. The track is part of his show, SOMEDAY SOON: THE SONGS OF JUDY COLLINS.
Raúl Esparza Is 2024 ICON Award Recipient At Porchlight Theatre
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that multi-award winner and star of stage, screen and television Raúl Esparza is the 2024 ICON Award recipient.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that multi-award winner and star of stage, screen and television Raúl Esparza is the 2024 ICON Award recipient.
Travis Moser Releases New Version Of “Mountain Girl” Recorded Live At The Green Room 42
Cabaret artist Travis Moser releases a new live recording of 'Mountain Girl' by Judy Collins, featuring Drew Wutke, Sean Murphy, Hajime Yoshida, and Shelby Blezinger-McCay, from The Green Room 42.
Cabaret artist Travis Moser releases a new live recording of 'Mountain Girl' by Judy Collins, featuring Drew Wutke, Sean Murphy, Hajime Yoshida, and Shelby Blezinger-McCay, from The Green Room 42.
Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus to Present SHOWER SONGS at 54 Below
54 BELOW will present Members of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus in Shower Songs in August. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present Members of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus in Shower Songs in August. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Theater Latté Da Presents SCOTLAND, PA At The Ritz Theater This September
Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Tickets Now On Sale for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating its 30 Anniversary
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present the return of its annual fundraising gala, the ICONS Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present the return of its annual fundraising gala, the ICONS Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer
It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!
It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!
Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at Kennedy Center
The triple -threat talent of the charismatic performer Patti LuPone was on full display at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Friday evening---and, oh! What a night it was! A capacity crowd of what was obviously a devoted (and almost fanatical fan base) tuned out to see a glorious two hours of songs ---which were sung with sheer show -biz brio by the resonant mezzo-soprano of Ms. LuPone.
The triple -threat talent of the charismatic performer Patti LuPone was on full display at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Friday evening---and, oh! What a night it was! A capacity crowd of what was obviously a devoted (and almost fanatical fan base) tuned out to see a glorious two hours of songs ---which were sung with sheer show -biz brio by the resonant mezzo-soprano of Ms. LuPone.
How Rare Is It for a Straight Play to Release a Cast Recording?
This time, the reader question was: With all of the Stereophonic hype this season, is it uncommon for a play to release a cast recording? How often has that happened in the past?
This time, the reader question was: With all of the Stereophonic hype this season, is it uncommon for a play to release a cast recording? How often has that happened in the past?
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Review: Gender-Swapped COMPANY Cleverly Reimagines Sondheim Show
More than 50 years after its original Broadway production, which had a Boston tryout at the Shubert Theatre, the Stephen Sondheim musical Company, with book by George Furth, had its third revival in 2021, in a sprightly, cleverly reimagined, gender-swapped production that won five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
More than 50 years after its original Broadway production, which had a Boston tryout at the Shubert Theatre, the Stephen Sondheim musical Company, with book by George Furth, had its third revival in 2021, in a sprightly, cleverly reimagined, gender-swapped production that won five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
Celebrity Series of Boston: Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES
After two previous appearances with the Celebrity Series of Boston in 2003 and 2011, the long overdue return of Patti LuPone to the stage at Symphony Hall on Tuesday night was an epic performance worth the wait. Enthusiastic entrance applause greeted Joseph Thalken (music direction and arrangements) and Brad Phillips (strings), but rose to Richter scale magnitude when Patti strode out.
After two previous appearances with the Celebrity Series of Boston in 2003 and 2011, the long overdue return of Patti LuPone to the stage at Symphony Hall on Tuesday night was an epic performance worth the wait. Enthusiastic entrance applause greeted Joseph Thalken (music direction and arrangements) and Brad Phillips (strings), but rose to Richter scale magnitude when Patti strode out.
MEN ABOUT TOWN Al Hirschfeld Exhibition is Now Live Online
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation as opened its latest online exhibition, 'Men About Town: Al Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward.'
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation as opened its latest online exhibition, 'Men About Town: Al Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward.'
Ronald Rand Will Lead LET IT BE ART! at Greece's Lithographeion Theatre in Patras
Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 24th year touring around the world to 26 countries will perform in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on March 31st at the renowned Lithographeion Theatre in Patras, Greece.
Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 24th year touring around the world to 26 countries will perform in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on March 31st at the renowned Lithographeion Theatre in Patras, Greece.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Elaine Stritch been in?
Elaine Stritch has appeared on Broadway in 19 shows.
How many West End shows has Elaine Stritch been in?
Elaine Stritch has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Elaine Stritch's first West End show?
Elaine Stritch's first West End show was Sail Away which opened in 1962
What awards has Elaine Stritch been nominated for?
Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Elaine Stritch At Liberty, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Elaine Stritch At Liberty, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Delicate Balance, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sail Away and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Bus Stop.
What awards has Elaine Stritch won?
Elaine Stritch has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. She won a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Elaine Stritch at Liberty. Additionally, she earned Special Citations from the Obie Awards for the same production. Furthermore, she received the award for Outstanding Solo Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Elaine Stritch at Liberty.
How many shows has Elaine Stritch written?
Elaine Stritch has written 1 shows including Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Bookwriter).
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