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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Duchess of Berwick

[Broadway]
1992
Gertrude

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Blanche [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1977
Cecily Cardew

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1977
Performer

[Broadway]
1972
Beatrice

[Broadway]
1965
Alice Sycamore [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1958
Tourist

[Broadway]
1958
Teusret


Movies

The Group
[ 1966 ] Helena
Petulia
[ 1968 ] Wilma
The Mephisto Waltz
[ 1971 ] Maggie West
Savages
[ 1972 ] Leslie
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
[ 1982 ] Doctor Rawlings
Without a Trace
[ 1983 ] Ms. Hauser
Courage Under Fire
[ 1996 ] Geraldine Walden
Hi-Life
[ 1998 ] Frankie

TV Shows

As the World Turns
Emma Snyder
Oz
Mrs. Beecher, Tobias Beecher's Mother

Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Kathleen WiddoesFranny’s Way

Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kathleen Widdoes , Much Ado About Nothing


winner
Obie Awards - 1972 - Performance

Kathleen WiddoesThe Beggar's Opera

News


Danielle Brooks To Lead Cast Of Shakespeare In The Park MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, the beloved comedy will officially open on Tuesday, June 11 and will run through Sunday, June 23.
Public Theater's 2019 Shakespeare in the Park Season Will Include MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CORIOLANUS and HERCULES!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced the line-up today for the 2019 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 57-year tradition of free theater in Central Park. Since 1962, over five million people have enjoyed more than 150 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical works and musicals at the Delacorte Theater. Conceived by founder Joseph Papp as a way to make great theater accessible to all, The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park continues to be the bedrock of the Company's mission to increase access and engage the community.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Lead THE TEMPEST, Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater Set for CYMBELINE This Summer at SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

The Public Theater announced additional casting today for the 2015 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, beginning Wednesday, May 27 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This summer will feature Shakespeare's late romances with THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, and CYMBELINE, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Jesse Tyler Ferguson will return to the Park this summer as Trinculo in THE TEMPEST, along with Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe teaming up again with Daniel Sullivan on CYMBELINE to play Posthumus Leonatus/Cloten and Imogen, respectively.
Breaking News: THE TEMPEST with Sam Waterston & CYMBELINE Set for The Public's 2015 Shakespeare in the Park Season; Michael Greif, Daniel Sullivan to Direct!

The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2015 FREE Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 53-year tradition of free theater in Central Park. Since 1962, over five million people have enjoyed more than 150 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical works and musicals at the Delacorte Theater. Conceived by founder Joe Papp as a way to make great theater accessible to all, The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park continues to be the bedrock of the Company's mission to increase access and engage the community. This summer, free Shakespeare in the Park will feature Shakespeare's late romances with THE TEMPEST (May 27-July 5), directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, and CYMBELINE (July 27-August 23), directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.
'MUCH ADO' with Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater Opens at Shakespeare in the Park Tonight

The Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing officially opens tonight, Monday, June 16. The production will run through Sunday, July 6.
Breaking News: 'MUCH ADO' with Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater & KING LEAR with John Lithgow Set for The Public's 2014 Shakespeare in the Park Season

The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2014 free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 52-year tradition of free theater in Central Park. Since 1962, over five million people have enjoyed more than 150 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical works and musicals at the Delacorte Theater. Conceived by founder Joe Papp as a way to make great theater accessible to all, The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park continues to be the bedrock of the Company's mission to increase access and engage the community. This summer, free Shakespeare in the Park will feature a comedy and a tragedy with Jack O'Brien directing MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Daniel Sullivan directing KING LEAR.
Photo Flash: Project Shaw's THE SIMPLETON OF THE UNEXPECTED ISLES And THE SIX OF CALAIS

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. The group presented THE SIMPLETON OF THE UNEXPECTED ISLES and THE SIX OF CALAIS on Monday June 15th. This was its 39th presentation evening.
Project Shaw Hosts THE SIMPLETON OF THE UNEXPECTED ISLES, THE SIX OF CALAIS 6/15

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 39th presentation.
Project Shaw Hosts THE SIMPLETON OF THE UNEXPECTED ISLES, THE SIX OF CALAIS 6/15

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 39th presentation.
Project Shaw Gives 37th Presentation, THE MAN OF DESTINY 5/18 At Players Club

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of the four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. Shaw's rarely performed comedies, THE MAN OF DESTINY and THE GLIMPSE OF REALITY will be performed on Monday, MAY 18th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. DAVID STALLER is producer and director.
Project Shaw Gives 37th Presentation, THE MAN OF DESTINY 5/18 At Players Club

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of the four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. Shaw's rarely performed comedies, THE MAN OF DESTINY and THE GLIMPSE OF REALITY will be performed on Monday, MAY 18th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. DAVID STALLER is producer and director.
Project Shaw Presents Three Of Shaws One Act Plays 4/20

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. These rarely performed comedies by George Bernard Shaw will be performed on Monday, APRIL 20th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.
Kathleen Widdoes Joins Cast Of Epic's Benefit Event: AS THE EPIC TURNS 4/17, 18

It was announced that soap star Kathleen Widdoes joins the previously announced cast of the Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Melissa Friedman, Ron Russell, Executive Directors) two-night benefit event: As The Epic Turns, to support its esteemed after-school 'Shakespeare Bridge Project' programs.
Kathleen Widdoes Joins Cast Of Epic's Benefit Event: AS THE EPIC TURNS 4/17, 18

It was announced that soap star Kathleen Widdoes joins the previously announced cast of the Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Melissa Friedman, Ron Russell, Executive Directors) two-night benefit event: As The Epic Turns, to support its esteemed after-school 'Shakespeare Bridge Project' programs.
Project Shaw Presents Three Of Shaws One Act Plays 4/20

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. These rarely performed comedies by George Bernard Shaw will be performed on Monday, APRIL 20th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.
Project Shaw Presents BUOYANT BILLIONS At Players Club 2/16

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW Presents A Rarely Seen Comedic Frolic: 'BUOYANT BILLIONS' by George Bernard Shaw Monday, February 16th at 7pm At the Players Club 16 Gramercy Park South P
Project Shaw's BUOYANT BILLIONS Frolics To The Players Club

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW Presents A Rarely Seen Comedic Frolic 'BUOYANT BILLIONS' by George Bernard Shaw. Presented Monday, February 16th at 7pm At the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of four years, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 35th presentation. This rarely performed comedy by George Bernard Shaw will be performed on Monday, FEBRUARY 16th, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.
Project Shaw Presents BUOYANT BILLIONS At Players Club

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW Presents A Rarely Seen Comedic Frolic: 'BUOYANT BILLIONS' by George Bernard Shaw Monday, February 16th at 7pm At the Players Club 16 Gramercy Park South PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of four years, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 35th presentation. This rarely performed comedy by George Bernard Shaw will be performed on Monday, FEBRUARY 16th, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.
Project Shaw's BUOYANT BILLIONS Frolics To The Players Club

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW Presents A Rarely Seen Comedic Frolic 'BUOYANT BILLIONS' by George Bernard Shaw. Presented Monday, February 16th at 7pm At the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of four years, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 35th presentation. This rarely performed comedy by George Bernard Shaw will be performed on Monday, FEBRUARY 16th, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.
Brian Murray and Madeleine Martin To Star in Project Shaw's 'Cleopatra'

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of four years, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 30th presentation, taking place on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kathleen Widdoes been in?

Kathleen Widdoes has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Kathleen Widdoes been in?

Kathleen Widdoes has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kathleen Widdoes been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Franny’s Way, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Beggar's Opera.

What awards has Kathleen Widdoes won?

Kathleen Widdoes has won the Outstanding Featured Actress award from The Lortels for her performance in Franny’s Way and the Performance award from the Obie Awards for her work in The Beggar's Opera.

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