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Ellen Foley

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Witch [Replacement]

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe Production (Pre-Broadway), 1986
Witch

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Sally Smith [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1977
Sheila

Writing

Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Hair
[ 1979 ] Black Boys
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Jacqui
The King of Comedy
[ 1982 ] Street Scum
Fatal Attraction
[ 1987 ] Hildy
Cocktail
[ 1988 ] Eleanor
Married to the Mob
[ 1988 ] Theresa
Random Hearts
[ 1999 ] Young Woman at Fundraiser
Lies I Told My Little Sister
[ 2014 ] Laura Lucien
No Pay, Nudity
[ 2016 ] Tani Marshall

TV Shows

Ghostwriter
Mrs. Kelly, Principal Kelley
Night Court
Billie Young

News


La MaMa Presents CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! The On-Stage Variety Show Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The 'Storied' Public Access TV Program

CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! at LA MAMA - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the 'Storied' Public Access TV Program - opens tonight. Don't miss this on-stage variety show with special guests Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance, Lauren Ezersky, and Linda Simpson.
Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance & More to Join CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! La MaMa

La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys.
La Mama to Present CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! - Created And Hosted By Nora Burns

LA MAMA will present “CANDIED CAMERA LIVE!” - a variety show celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 'Storied' public access TV program. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Listen: James Lapine, Chip Zien and Danielle Ferland Kick Off GIANTS IN THE SKY Podcast

The Broadway Podcast Network is launching new podcast, “Giants in the Sky: How Sondheim and Lapine Went Into the Woods” hosted by Ben Rimalower, makes its series debut. Listen now!
Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky to Bring CLUB DADA/KABARET KAPUT to Dixon Place This Month

Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky will return with their acclaimed show Club Dada/Kabaret Kaput to Dixon Place with two shows on May 24 and 25. 
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL

BAT OUT OF HELL, the stadium, arena, rock concert, stage musical.
Michael Butler, Producer Of Broadway's Original HAIR, Passes Away At 95

Michael Butler, famed producer of the musical Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, passed peacefully November 7, 2022 at the Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, CA.  He was born November 26, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.
MaryAnne Piccolo and Mike Greko Tribute Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac at Arlene's Grocery

This Saturday, October 8th 2022 Damn The Light the internationally acclaimed Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac tribute will be taking the stage at the legendary New York City rock club Arlene's Grocery.
Free Summer Concerts Announced in Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck

This summer, the Emelin Theatre will collaborate with the Village of Mamaroneck and take to the outdoor stage at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck. 
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 15-16- with Betty Buckley, Christopher Jackson, and More!

This Weekend (August 15-16) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block sings with Seth Rudetsky, Carrie reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, July 14- with Bernadette Peters, Tim Minchin & More!

Today (July 14) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with Bernadette Peters, Tim Minchin hosts a listening party and so much more!
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of July 1 - ROYALTIES Soundtrack, WEST SIDE STORY Book, and More!

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including the soundtrack to Royalties, a book about the making of West Side Story, and more!
La Mama Will Present Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky's CLUB DADA (IN DIFFICULT TIMES)

La Mama will present Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky's CLUB DADA (IN DIFFICULT TIMES): an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza with a sprinkle of bad taste, bawdy and not so bawdy humor mixed with Sympatico pathos and surrealistic bathos as two ancient vaudevillians try to hide their show biz scars - slaves to wounded egos, age and outside forces.
Lena Hall Joins the Cast of BAT OUT OF HELL as Sloane

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical announced today that the Tony Award winning actor, Grammy Nominee, singer/songwriter, Lena Hall, will star as 'Sloane,' completing the cast of the critically acclaimed, thrilling new musical based on one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Joe Hurley Announces Marc Bolan and T.Rex 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Marking the 70th anniversary of U.K. Glam-Rock Icon Marc Bolan's birth and the 40th of his passing, this once a decade NYC Celebration of his life and lasting musical legacy will span two glorious, glittery nights.
Joe Hurley's 19th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue Hits The Highline

???????Joe Hurley's 19th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue returns to Highline Ballroom for one-night-only, Sat March 11th !
50th Anniversary Celebration of HAIR at LaMaMa to Be Live Streamed

The New York Times was first to report that celebratory plans have been set for the groundbreaking musical HAIR's 50th Anniversary which will take place on January 21, 2017 at La MaMa. The event will include original cast members (Natalie Mosco; Allan Nicholls; the Rev. Marjorie Lipari; and Dale Soules), Andre De Shields, the show's creators Galt MacDermot and James Rado and more. 
HAIR to Celebrate 50th Anniversary 1/21 with Free Event Featuring Original Cast Members, Stories & Songs

The New York Times was first to report that celebratory plans have been set for the groundbreaking musical HAIR's 50th Anniversary which will take place on January 21, 2017 at La MaMa. The event will include original cast members (Natalie Mosco; Allan Nicholls; the Rev. Marjorie Lipari; and Dale Soules), Andre De Shields, the show's creators Galt MacDermot and James Rado and more. 
Meat Loaf to Release New Album 'Braver Than We Are' In Collaboration With Jim Steinman Today

Grammy Award-winning musician and acclaimed film, TV and stage actor Meat Loaf, is readying the release of his highly anticipated new album, 'Braver Than We Are' for 429 Records.
NO PAY, NUDITY, Starring Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrnes & More Theater Vets, Set for Theaters Nationwide

Monterey Media has bought the U.S. and Canada rights to Lee Wilkof's comedy drama NO PAY, NUDITY, starring Broadway's Nathan Lane (IT'S ONLY A PLAY), Frances Conroy (THE RIDE DOWN MT. MORGAN), Boyd Gains (AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE), Jeremy Shamos (NOISES OFF), Gabriel Byrnes (LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT) and many more theater favorites.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ellen Foley been in?

Ellen Foley has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Ellen Foley been in?

Ellen Foley has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Ellen Foley written?

Ellen Foley has written 1 shows including Leader of the Pack (Composer/Lyricist).

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