Nanette Fabray
Birth Place: San Diego, CA, USA
Latest News on Nanette Fabray:
Ricky Ritzel Will Perform in Gettysburg at 2024 Season Announcement (Sep 11, 2023)
Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel (Mar 30, 2023)
37th MAC Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Announced (Feb 22, 2023)
Ricky Ritzel Will Perform in Gettysburg at 2024 Season Announcement (Sep 11, 2023)
Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel (Mar 30, 2023)
37th MAC Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Announced (Feb 22, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1947
Sara Longstreet
Sara Longstreet
Sara Longstreet
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1944
Evalina [Replacement]
Evelina [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Nanette Fabray , Mr. President
winner
Tony Awards - 1949 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Nanette Fabray , Love Life
News
Ricky Ritzel Will Perform in Gettysburg at 2024 Season Announcement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
Gettysburg Community Theatre will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. The performance will be led by Award-Winning NYC Cabaret Pianist, Ricky Ritzel. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
Gettysburg Community Theatre will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. The performance will be led by Award-Winning NYC Cabaret Pianist, Ricky Ritzel. Learn more about the event here!
Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023
Meet the magic behind the WORLD PREMIERE of Mr. Confidential, presented this month by Actors Theatre of Indiana! Samuel Garza Bernstein, David Snyder and Willem Devries will share their vision and journey with you.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023
Meet the magic behind the WORLD PREMIERE of Mr. Confidential, presented this month by Actors Theatre of Indiana! Samuel Garza Bernstein, David Snyder and Willem Devries will share their vision and journey with you.
37th MAC Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made its initial announcement of the upcoming 37th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm, at Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made its initial announcement of the upcoming 37th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm, at Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in New York City.
The Best Movies About Plays and Backstage Stories
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2023
Whether it’s a musical, drama, horror, or comedy, BroadwayWorld is pulling back the curtain on some of the best movies about backstage stories!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2023
Whether it’s a musical, drama, horror, or comedy, BroadwayWorld is pulling back the curtain on some of the best movies about backstage stories!
1949 Tony Award Awarded to Nanette Fabray For LOVE LIFE Auctioned For $8,319
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022
The 1949 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Music awarded to Nanette Fabray in “Love Life,” sold Thursday night for $8,319 at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022
The 1949 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Music awarded to Nanette Fabray in “Love Life,” sold Thursday night for $8,319 at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.
Nanette Fabray's 1949 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for LOVE LIFE to be Auctioned
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022
The 1949 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Music awarded to Nanette Fabray in “Love Life,” will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on October 27, 2022. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022
The 1949 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Music awarded to Nanette Fabray in “Love Life,” will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on October 27, 2022. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.
Lillias White, Ben Cameron & Ricky Ritzel to Join Upcoming CABARET CONVERSATIONS at 92Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021
The 92Y School of Music has announced new guests for their popular interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its second year: Lillias White (Nov 1), Ben Cameron (No 22), and Ricky Ritzel (Dec 13). Previous speakers in the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-nominated series have included Chita Rivera and Joe Iconis, among others.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021
The 92Y School of Music has announced new guests for their popular interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its second year: Lillias White (Nov 1), Ben Cameron (No 22), and Ricky Ritzel (Dec 13). Previous speakers in the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-nominated series have included Chita Rivera and Joe Iconis, among others.
CABARET CONVERSATIONS With Michael Kirk Lane Continues Year Two of Programming
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 18, 2021
Now well into its second year, the 92Y chat show series helmed by Michael Kirk Lane announces exciting guests.
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 18, 2021
Now well into its second year, the 92Y chat show series helmed by Michael Kirk Lane announces exciting guests.
Actress and Singer India Adams Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that India Adams, whose long career as a singer and actress spanned nearly seven decades, died Saturday, April 25th at Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles, after a short illness.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that India Adams, whose long career as a singer and actress spanned nearly seven decades, died Saturday, April 25th at Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles, after a short illness.
BWW Review: Encores! Has Michael Urie and Kevin Chamberlin As A Pair of Clowning Con Men in HIGH BUTTON SHOES
by Michael Dale - May 10, 2019
That crazy cacophony of choreographic chaos that careens across the City Center stage shortly after the commencement of Act II is the main reason for Encores! to bring back the smash hit 1947 musical comedy High Button Shoes.
by Michael Dale - May 10, 2019
That crazy cacophony of choreographic chaos that careens across the City Center stage shortly after the commencement of Act II is the main reason for Encores! to bring back the smash hit 1947 musical comedy High Button Shoes.
Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2018
by Walter McBride - Dec 31, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.
by Walter McBride - Dec 31, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.
BWW Flashback: Before Cher Comes to Broadway, Watch Cher Sing Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2018
Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning Cher is taking Broadway by storm in the brand new musical The Cher Show. While the superstar does not appear in the show herself, she has been known to take on a showtune or two in the past. Check out the videos below of Cher taking on Broadway in some of her most iconic Broadway (or Broadway-inspired) performances!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2018
Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning Cher is taking Broadway by storm in the brand new musical The Cher Show. While the superstar does not appear in the show herself, she has been known to take on a showtune or two in the past. Check out the videos below of Cher taking on Broadway in some of her most iconic Broadway (or Broadway-inspired) performances!
Richard Skipper Celebrates and Commemorates The Life And Work Of Richard Barclay
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2018
Richard Skipper Celebrates Richard Barclay featuring Frank Basile, Julie Budd, Eileen Fulton, Richard Holbrook, Ilene Kristen, with Musical Director, Rolf Barnes. October of last year, the entertainment industry lost a powerful friend. Richard Barclay, a celebrated singer/actor and producer/director ended his eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2018
Richard Skipper Celebrates Richard Barclay featuring Frank Basile, Julie Budd, Eileen Fulton, Richard Holbrook, Ilene Kristen, with Musical Director, Rolf Barnes. October of last year, the entertainment industry lost a powerful friend. Richard Barclay, a celebrated singer/actor and producer/director ended his eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with Two-Time Tony Winner Helen Gallagher
by Behind the Curtain - May 14, 2018
You can dance with any girl at all but why would you when the lovely Helen Gallagher is right here and ready to look back on her amazing journey which includes the original productions of Billion Dollar Baby, Brigadoon, High Button Shoes, the 1952 Pal Joey (for which she won a Tony Award), Make a Wish, Hazel Flagg, The Pajama Game, Sweet Charity, and the 1971 No, No, Nanette for which she won her second Tony Award.
by Behind the Curtain - May 14, 2018
You can dance with any girl at all but why would you when the lovely Helen Gallagher is right here and ready to look back on her amazing journey which includes the original productions of Billion Dollar Baby, Brigadoon, High Button Shoes, the 1952 Pal Joey (for which she won a Tony Award), Make a Wish, Hazel Flagg, The Pajama Game, Sweet Charity, and the 1971 No, No, Nanette for which she won her second Tony Award.
Richard Skipper Celebrates and Commemorates The Life And Work Of Richard Barclay
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018
Richard Skipper Celebrates Richard Barclay featuring Frank Basile, Julie Budd, Eileen Fulton, Richard Holbrook, Ilene Kristen, with Musical Director, Rolf Barnes. October of last year, the entertainment industry lost a powerful friend. Richard Barclay, a celebrated singer/actor and producer/director ended his eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018
Richard Skipper Celebrates Richard Barclay featuring Frank Basile, Julie Budd, Eileen Fulton, Richard Holbrook, Ilene Kristen, with Musical Director, Rolf Barnes. October of last year, the entertainment industry lost a powerful friend. Richard Barclay, a celebrated singer/actor and producer/director ended his eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Never Before Available on Digital Platforms, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES, Premieres on iTunes and Amazon on 3/9
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 8, 2018
Never Before Available on Digital Platforms, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES, Premieres on iTunes and Amazon on 3/9
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 8, 2018
Never Before Available on Digital Platforms, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES, Premieres on iTunes and Amazon on 3/9
Tony Winner Nanette Fabray Passes Away at 97
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2018
According to the New York Times, Tony and Emmy Award-winning star of the stage and screen, Nanette Fabray passed away yesterday at her California home. She was 97 years old.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2018
According to the New York Times, Tony and Emmy Award-winning star of the stage and screen, Nanette Fabray passed away yesterday at her California home. She was 97 years old.
Joel Grey to Appear Before Screening of GEORGE M! at Paley Center
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017
Legendary stage and screen star Joel Grey will be interviewed at 12 noon on Sunday, May 28 at the Paley Center for Media in New York City (25 West 52nd Street, NYC), preceding a screening of the 1970 NBC Telecast of George M! from 12:15 to 1:45 PM. The interview and screening are free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017
Legendary stage and screen star Joel Grey will be interviewed at 12 noon on Sunday, May 28 at the Paley Center for Media in New York City (25 West 52nd Street, NYC), preceding a screening of the 1970 NBC Telecast of George M! from 12:15 to 1:45 PM. The interview and screening are free and open to the public.
Broadway's D'Vorah Bailey returns to The Metropolitan Room with WISHFUL THINKING
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2017
Broadway singer and actress D'Vorah Bailey returns with her solo cabaret show, Wishful Thinking, at The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 pm.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2017
Broadway singer and actress D'Vorah Bailey returns with her solo cabaret show, Wishful Thinking, at The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 pm.
D'Vorah Bailey in WISHFUL THINKING at the Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017
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by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nanette Fabray been in?
Nanette Fabray has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Nanette Fabray been in?
Nanette Fabray has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nanette Fabray been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mr. President and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Love Life.
What awards has Nanette Fabray won?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Love Life. Nanette Fabray was also awarded a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The Dick Van Dyke Show. Additionally, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the motion picture industry.
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