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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Widow Douglas

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Jeanette Burmeister [Replacement]

Jeanette Burmeister [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2000
Grand Duchess Anastasia

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2000
Eunice

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1999
Mrs. Sweeney

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Angela Lansbury Tribute Benefit, 1996
Performer

[Broadway]
1995
Ethel

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Grand Duchess Sophie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Mother

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1990
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Julia

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Maria

Duchess of Dene

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1985
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
Agnes Gooch

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1978
Miss Hannigan

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1978
Miss Hannigan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Gamma

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Gabrielle

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Agnes Gooch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Matilda Van Guilder

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1964
Queen Fredrika

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1962
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1961
Mrs. Peachum

[West End]
London Production, 1960
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1959
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1958
Performer

[Broadway]
1956
Miss Hat

Wife

Singer, "Rouge"

Singer, "April in Fairbanks"

Performer

Old Lady

Mme. Interpreter

Harem Houris

Edna

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1955
Mrs. Peachum

[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1968
Agnes Gooch

[US Tour]
First Class National Tour, 2002
Jeanette Burmeister [Replacement]


Movies

Ladybug Ladybug
[ 1963 ] Mrs. Maxton - the Dietician
Kotch
[ 1971 ] Miss Roberts
Mame
[ 1974 ] Agnes Gooch
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
[ 1976 ] Waitress
Rabbit Test
[ 1978 ] Anthropologist
House Calls
[ 1978 ] Mrs. Conway
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
[ 1989 ] Woman
Robot in the Family
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Miller
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
[ 1995 ] Aunt Agatha

TV Shows

Bewitched
Martha Washington, Hepzibah, Mother Goose
Green Acres
Woman On The Plane, Woman, Clara Burton

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jane Connell, Me and My Girl

Videos

News


Items from the Jerry Herman Estate Will Be Auctioned Off in November

Doyle will be auctioning property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Check out all of the details on how you can participate!
Items Signed by Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur & More to be Auctioned From the Estate of Jerry Herman

Doyle will be auctioning property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Learn more.
Honey West to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984 at Porchlight Music Theatre

Porchlight Music Theatre will present New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York.
Porchlight Announces The New Faces In NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951, January 23 And 24

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the cast of New Faces for its latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.
Broadway's David Girolmo to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951 at Porchlight Music Theatre

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.
BWW Review: With Her SHOW OF DARES At Pangea, Becca Kidwell Is Better And Bolder Than Ever Before

Becca Kidwell's Show Of Dares is one of the most imaginative and creative ideas for a cabaret show, pushing her to new heights in her artistry, and proving that which her friends and mentors already know: in the cabaret rooms of New York City, Becca has found an artistic home.
BWW Interview: At Home with GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARSHIP Founder Rian Keating

Rian Keating puts himself out on a line when he performs his club acts, but this deaf cabaret singing storyteller also puts himself on a line every day, living the life he wants to and helping those in need... and from the day the teenage Rian arrived in New York City, that's been his way.
Theater Stories: THE LION KING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, the JOSEPH Revival & More About The Minskoff Theatre

This week's Theater Stories features The Minskoff Theatre! Learn about the stars to have graced the Minskoff stage, including Debbie Reynolds, Debbie Allen, Bette Midler, Glenn Close & more; the theater's longest-running show, The Lion King, and much more!
VIDEO: On This Day, February 19- CRAZY FOR YOU Opens On Broadway

Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS se estrenaba en Broadway

al día como hoy en 1959 el, entonces conocido como, Alvin Theatre (hoy el Neil Simon Theatre), subía el telón por primera vez para escenificar ONCE UPON A MATRESS.
VIDEO: On This Day, May 24- MAME Opens On Broadway!

On this day in 1966 the classic musical comedy, Mame, opened on Broadway!
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Dates and Locations for New Faces Sing Broadway Series 2019 - 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the return of its popular series New Faces Sing Broadway at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave. in Evanston and The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street.
Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2019 Tony Nominees!

Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.
Porchlight's Final New Faces Sing Broadway Of The 2017 - 2018 Season

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the final production in its 2017 - 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway. New Faces Sing Broadway 1975, hosted by Donica Lynn with direction by Christopher Pazdernik and music direction by David Fiorello, is Tuesday, June 5 at The Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 6 at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street, at 6:30 p.m. (The Arts Club presentation also includes a pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. with performance at 7:30 p.m.). In tribute to the original New Faces series that ran on Broadway and on film from 1934 - 1968, Porchlight Music Theatre created the Chicago musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway as a showcase for the best emerging music talent now performing on Chicago stages. Each edition is a "time-machine" journey from the start to the finish of an entire musical season from the classic days of Broadway, peppered with photos and films of the era in an exciting multimedia presentation with a favorite Chicago theatre veteran like Donica Lynn hosting and introducing the next generation of music theatre artists while acting as your guide through a vintage year on the Great White Way. General admission tickets at Skokie Theatre are $22 and at The Arts Club of Chicago are $35 and are available at porchlightmusictheatre.org or at the Porchlight Music Theatre box office, 773.777.9884.
Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Makes Arts Club Debut!

Porchlight Music Theatre made its debut at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street, with its hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1959, hosted by Gene Weygandt, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo with music direction by David Fiorello, Tuesday, February 27.
Cape Playhouse Announces Creative Teams For 2018 Season

Michael Rader, Artistic Director of The Cape Playhouse, today announced the creative teams for the 2018 summer season. The six-play schedule, features three plays and three musicals-including three Playhouse premieres-in a season featuring Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning shows and the Pre-National Tour Engagement and New England premiere of an exciting new production of the classic movie Clue: On Stage.
Porchlight's New Faces Series Returns to the Skokie Theatre

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the second production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1959, hosted by Gene Weygandt, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo with music direction by David Fiorello, Monday, Feb. 26 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie at 7:30 p.m. In tribute to the original New Faces series that ran on Broadway and on film from 1934 1968, Porchlight Music Theatre created the Chicago musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway as a showcase for the best emerging music talent now performing on Chicago stages.
Porchlight Music Theatre to Continue Series with NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1939

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the first production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1939, hosted by Rob Lindley, directed by Keely Vasquez with music direction by David Fiorello, is Monday, Oct. 23 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie and Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway at 7:30 p.m.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces the Latest Edition of the NEW FACES SING BROADWAY SERIES 3/14- 15

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the latest performance in its 2016 - 2017 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1969, hosted by E. Faye Butler, co-directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo and Michael Weber with music direction by David Fiorello, is Monday, March 14at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie and Tuesday, March 15 at the Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway at 7:30 p.m.  In tribute to the original New Faces series that ran on Broadway and on film from 1934 - 1968, Porchlight Music Theatre last year created this Chicago musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway, as a showcase for the best emerging music talent now performing on Chicago stages. Each edition is a journey from the start to the finish of a entire musical season on Broadway, peppered with photos and films of the era in an exciting multimedia presentation with a favorite Chicago theatre veteran hosting and introducing the next generation of music theatre artists while acting as your guide through a past season on the Great White Way. Seating is general admission; tickets are $22, with no drink minimum and are available at porchlightmusictheatre.org. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Connell been in?

Jane Connell has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Connell been in?

Jane Connell has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jane Connell's first West End show?

Jane Connell's first West End show was Once Upon a Mattress which opened in 1960

What awards has Jane Connell been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Me and My Girl.

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