Melody Betts
Latest News on Melody Betts:
Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival (Feb 6, 2024)
AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month (Jan 25, 2024)
Review: THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts (Dec 16, 2023)
Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival (Feb 6, 2024)
AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month (Jan 25, 2024)
Review: THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts (Dec 16, 2023)
BIO
Betts was last seen at Goodman Theatre in Black Nativity, presented by Congo Square Theatre. Other Chicago credits include Ragtime, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Boys from Syracuse and Seussical the Musical (Drury Lane Theatre); Once on this Island, Nunsense, All Shook Up and The Drowsy Chaperone (Marriott Theatre); Comedy of Errors and Pinocchio (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Motherhood the Musical (Royal George Theatre). Regional credits include The Color Purple, A Christmas Carol and Nunsense (Milwaukee Rep); Smokey Joe’s Café and Hairspray (New Theater); Secrets of My Success (Paramount Theatre); Witness Uganda and Extraordinary (A.R.T.). Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include Waitress (Brooks Atkinson) and Invisible Thread (Second Stage). National tours include The Sound of Music and Waitress. TV credits include Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Code and Power.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble
[Off-Broadway]
2econd Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble
Joy (Understudy)
Videos
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-19 10:02:33
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Performs 'Seize the Day' From NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-01 08:08:22
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Diane Paulus' Latest Project- INVISIBLE THREAD!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-24 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Second Stage's INVISIBLE THREAD Unveils 'Beautiful' Music Video, Filmed in Uganda
by Stage Tube - 2015-09-22 19:09:31
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-01-29 14:05:49
News
Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024
Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024
Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.
AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October 2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October 2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.
Review: THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 16, 2023
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts?
by Jared Fessler - Dec 16, 2023
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts?
Photos: Get a First Look at THE WIZ Broadway-Bound Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Wiz revival coming to Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Wiz revival coming to Broadway!
Review: THE WIZ at National Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 26, 2023
In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 26, 2023
In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.
THE WIZ to Play Pittsburgh's Benedum Center Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023
'The Wiz' will play the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Get all the details and ticket information here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023
'The Wiz' will play the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Get all the details and ticket information here!
Tickets On Sale Friday For THE WIZ in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Tickets for the San Francisco engagement of The Wiz will go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. for the four-week engagement performing at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Tickets for the San Francisco engagement of The Wiz will go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. for the four-week engagement performing at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2023
In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2023
In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!
Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Set for BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).
What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022
Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022
Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023.
VIDEO: Watch 'Do You Love Me?' From FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Watch 'Do You Love Me?' here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Watch 'Do You Love Me?' here!
VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced principal casting for its new to Chicago production of Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, set to hit the Lyric stage this Fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced principal casting for its new to Chicago production of Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, set to hit the Lyric stage this Fall.
Broadway Bares: Twerk From Home Raises $349,434 So Far For BC/EFA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021
The show, directed by Tony Award winner and Bares creator Jerry Mitchell and co-directed by Laya Barak and Nick Kenkel, featured 14 original numbers that opened the doors for 170 dancers to uncover fantasies and discover confidence in the wake of being stuck at home for so long.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021
The show, directed by Tony Award winner and Bares creator Jerry Mitchell and co-directed by Laya Barak and Nick Kenkel, featured 14 original numbers that opened the doors for 170 dancers to uncover fantasies and discover confidence in the wake of being stuck at home for so long.
Full Cast Announced for BROADWAY BARES: TWERK FROM HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2021
A company of Broadway Bares favorites and newcomers more than 170 strong will combine forces to light up screens for Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home in its online premiere Sunday, June 20, 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2021
A company of Broadway Bares favorites and newcomers more than 170 strong will combine forces to light up screens for Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home in its online premiere Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Renaissance Theaterworks Reimagines Its 2020-2021 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2020
Due to the complex challenges of COVID-19 and in keeping with recommendations from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the CDC, Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) reimagined their 2020-2021 season to ensure the safety of patrons, artists, and staff.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2020
Due to the complex challenges of COVID-19 and in keeping with recommendations from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the CDC, Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) reimagined their 2020-2021 season to ensure the safety of patrons, artists, and staff.
Broadway Catch Up: May 12 - Rob McClure, Myra Lucretia Taylor, JERSEY BOYS Cast Members Jarrod Spector, Andy Karl, Richard H. Blake, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020
While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Rob McClure, Jarrod Spector, Andy Karl, Richard H. Blake, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Moulin Rouge! cast members, and more!
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020
While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Rob McClure, Jarrod Spector, Andy Karl, Richard H. Blake, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Moulin Rouge! cast members, and more!
VIDEO: Melody Betts Sings 'Home' for Milwaukee Rep's OUR HOME TO YOUR HOME Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
While the stages remain dark during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Milwaukee Rep is rallying its creative resources to bring the world-class theater audiences have come to know and love directly into homes. Over the next few weeks, Milwaukee Rep will bring theater from Our Home to Your Home in several unique ways.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
While the stages remain dark during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Milwaukee Rep is rallying its creative resources to bring the world-class theater audiences have come to know and love directly into homes. Over the next few weeks, Milwaukee Rep will bring theater from Our Home to Your Home in several unique ways.
VIDEO: First Look at NUNSENSE at Milwaukee Rep
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Nunsense - a musical that has made millions laugh - in the Stackner Cabaret, November 8, 2019 - January 12, 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Nunsense - a musical that has made millions laugh - in the Stackner Cabaret, November 8, 2019 - January 12, 2020.
BWW Review: NUNSENSE Is One Helluva Holy Romp At Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 13, 2019
It's a hoot! The answer to your prayers! Five nuns on stage, four in the freezer!
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 13, 2019
It's a hoot! The answer to your prayers! Five nuns on stage, four in the freezer!
Videos