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STAGE CREDITS

I Do! I Do!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
She (Agnes)
Hello, Dolly!
[West End]
London Production, 1965
Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi
Hello, Dolly!
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1965
Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi
Jennie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Jennie Malone
Our Melissa
Shalamar
Music with Mary Martin
[New York]
Original New York Production, 1958
Performer
Peter Pan
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Peter Pan
South Pacific
[West End]
London Production, 1951
Ensign Nellie Forbush
South Pacific
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1949
Ensign Nellie Forbush
Annie Get Your Gun
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1947
Annie Oakley
Pacific 1860
[West End]
Original London Production, 1946
Performer
Lute Song
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
Tchao-Ou-Niang
One Touch of Venus
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1943
Venus
Annie Get Your Gun
[US Tour]
West Coast Revival, 1957
Performer

Movies

The Great Victor Herbert
[ 1939 ] Louise Hall
Rhythm on the River
[ 1940 ] Cherry Lane
Love Thy Neighbor
[ 1940 ] Mary Allen
New York Town
[ 1941 ] Alexandra Curtis
Birth of the Blues
[ 1941 ] Betty Lou Cobb
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
[ 1941 ] Cindy Lou Bethany
Star Spangled Rhythm
[ 1942 ] Mary Martin-Hit the Road to DreamlandNumber
True to Life
[ 1943 ] Bonnie Porter
Happy Go Lucky
[ 1943 ] Marjory Stuart
Night and Day
[ 1946 ] Mary Martin
Main Street to Broadway
[ 1953 ] Mary Martin

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1989 - The American Express Tribute

Mary Martin

Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, I Do! I Do!


winner
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, The Sound of Music


winner
Tony Awards - 1955 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, Peter Pan


winner
Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mary Martin, South Pacific


winner
Tony Awards - 1948 - Special Tony Award

Mary Martin, Annie Get Your Gun

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New Broadway Mystery Novel, The Sound of Murder, Now Available For Pre-order Photo
New Broadway Mystery Novel, The Sound of Murder, Now Available For Pre-order
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The new musical theatre-themed mystery novel, The Sound of Murder, is now available for pre-order at major online booksellers. Upcoming April 3rd release, as paperback and eBook.
Interview: Gerard Alessandrini talks spoofing Sondheim and more in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Photo
Interview: Gerard Alessandrini talks spoofing Sondheim and more in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 5, 2025

Writer and director Gerard Alessandrini, the comedy mastermind behind “Forbidden Broadway,” has long taken his own Broadway fandom one step further, though, creating iconic parodies of stars like Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Yul Brynner, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, and Bernadette Peters and shows including “Hello, Dolly!” “The King & I,”  “Annie,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Wicked.”
Klea Blackhurst to Return for Second Season of THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo
Klea Blackhurst to Return for Second Season of THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s shows. Learn more.
Review: Re-Imagined PETER PAN Takes Flight at Citizens Opera House Photo
Review: Re-Imagined PETER PAN Takes Flight at Citizens Opera House
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 24, 2025

Theater fans have a long and affectionate history with the musical “Peter Pan,” and the J.M. Barrie play, “Peter Pan; or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up,” and subsequent novelization, “Peter and Wendy,” of the classic story of the little boy who can fly that inspired it.
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT Photo
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
AS SMALL AS STARS Comes to the Players' Ring Theatre Photo
AS SMALL AS STARS Comes to the Players' Ring Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

 “As Small As Stars,” a magical take on the parents of the children who left their home to fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre beginning this month.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Kansas City Music Hall Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Dec 5, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is one of the crown gems of the American Musical Theater. Kansas City audiences will be treated to a first-class production of a show that many theater buffs know about but have never seen. Tuesday night’s performance starred Leah Platt in the lead role of Fanny Brice. Leah has a gangbuster voice fully displayed as she plows through an excellent score with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.
Review: PETER PAN at Orpheum Memphis Photo
Review: PETER PAN at Orpheum Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Nov 29, 2024

These are some of the first lyrics that made me fall in love with musical theatre. I have been a fan of Peter Pan as long as I can remember, and was always jumping around my room, trying to fly. When I worked at Walt Disney World, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell were my favorite characters to work with, and before I left Disney, I got a tattoo of Peter's shadow, to always remind me to embrace my inner child.
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 27, 2024

Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit.
Video: Third Reprise Releases Re-Imagined 'Some Enchanted Evening' Photo
Video: Third Reprise Releases Re-Imagined 'Some Enchanted Evening'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Third Reprise, in partnership with Rodgers & Hammerstein, released a reimagined, soul-filled take on “Some Enchanted Evening” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Watch the video here!
Mitzi Gaynor, Star of SOUTH PACIFIC, Passes Away at 93 Photo
Mitzi Gaynor, Star of SOUTH PACIFIC, Passes Away at 93
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Emmy-winning singer and actress Mitzi Gaynor has passed away. She was 93 years old. 
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Passing of Charlie Gray, Former Executive Director Photo
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Passing of Charlie Gray, Former Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the passing of Charlie Gray, who served as Executive Director from 1982 to 1996. Mr. Gray left an indelible mark on the Pittsburgh arts community through his unwavering commitment to musical theater and arts education.
Interview: KURT PERRY of PETER PAN at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER Photo
Interview: KURT PERRY of PETER PAN at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER
by Brett Cullum - Sep 27, 2024

I'm so extraordinarily proud of this with the work that Lonnie has done and the work that Larissa FastHorse has done in our new book! They've really taken out the racist stuff, and they have given an opportunity for Indigenous voices to be heard loud and clear by Indigenous actors. They also took advantage of the opportunity to elevate female voices in the show.
Review: A Delightful, Reimagined PETER PAN Musical Flies Into OC's Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: A Delightful, Reimagined PETER PAN Musical Flies Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Aug 14, 2024

Aimed at offering a more progressive framework that tweaks the infamous story, this admirable revised version reflects a purposefully modern approach to the classic story, attempting to balance the original's charm and whimsy with contemporary sensibilities. This brand new national tour continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts thru August 18.
Interview: PETER PAN's Youngest Cast Members On Tour Life and Broadway Dreams Photo
Interview: PETER PAN's Youngest Cast Members On Tour Life and Broadway Dreams
by Melissa Heckscher - Aug 13, 2024

Eight-year-old Camden Kwok and 12-year-old William Foon never want to grow up. At least, not while they're starring in the national touring production of PETER PAN, as Michael and John. So what's it like being a kid on tour? BroadwayWorld took some time out of the young actors' busy schedules to find out.
REVIEW: Casey Donovan Is A Gift From God In SISTER ACT, A DIVINE MUSICAL COMEDY Photo
REVIEW: Casey Donovan Is A Gift From God In SISTER ACT, A DIVINE MUSICAL COMEDY
by Jade Kops - Aug 13, 2024

Casey Donovan brings her bold voice and brilliant comic sensibilities to lead the feel-good SISTER ACT, A DIVINE MUSICAL COMEDY. 
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL Photo
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 2, 2024

t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under the direction of Nate Cohen (Paramount debut) will leave you breathless, laughing and a little teary eyed.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep Photo
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 22, 2024

When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. 
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels Photo
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (A Noviça Rebelde) Arrives in São Paulo After a Sold-out Season Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (A Noviça Rebelde) Arrives in São Paulo After a Sold-out Season in Rio de Janeiro
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 11, 2024

Since making his Broadway debut in 1959, The Sound of Music (A Novica Rebelde) has become a singular phenomenon. No other show has achieved such a lasting trajectory of success as one of this musical, inspired by the true love story between a young novice and a widowed captain, father of seven.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Martin been in?

Mary Martin has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Martin been in?

Mary Martin has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Mary Martin's first West End show?

Mary Martin's first West End show was Pacific 1860 which opened in 1946

What awards has Mary Martin been nominated for?

The American Express Tribute (Olivier Awards) for , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for I Do! I Do!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Sound of Music, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Peter Pan, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for South Pacific and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for Annie Get Your Gun.

What awards has Mary Martin won?

The American Express Tribute (Olivier Awards), Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Sound of Music, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Peter Pan, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for South Pacific, and a Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for Annie Get Your Gun.

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