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Peggy Cass

Date of Death: March 08, 1999 (74)

Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

[Broadway]
1985
Lil

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1983
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Maggie Jones [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1979
Mother Basil

[Broadway]
1969
Mollie Malloy

[Broadway]
1969
Mollie Malloy

[Broadway]
1968
Norma Hubley [Replacement]

Muriel Tate [Replacement]

Karen Nash [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1966
Marion Hollander [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1963
Vera von Stobel

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Lou

"The Macbeth Murder Mystery" She

"The Little Girl and The Wolf" Narrator

Miss Alma Winege

Mother

Mrs. Mitty

Mrs. Preble

Performer

[Broadway]
1956
Agnes Gooch

[Broadway]
1952
Helen

[Broadway]
1950
Liz Fargo

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1949
Moonbeam

Second Sister

Olivia

Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1957 - Performance

Peggy Cass, Auntie Mame


winner
Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Peggy Cass, Auntie Mame

News


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BWW Review: NUNSENSE at Arizona Broadway Theatre

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The 5th Annual LOST & FOUND Returns On Buzzr

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Author, Actor, Icon! Charles Busch Brings His One-Man Show to The COPA Palm Springs This Weekend

CHARLES BUSCH, author and star of such plays as Psycho Beach Party, Times Square Angel, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset, You Should Be So Lucky, Shanghai Moon and The Divine Sister brings his iconic Cabaret stylings to The COPA Palm Springs for two 'sure to be sell-out' performances, October 16 and 17 at 8:00 pm.   Born in New York City, he began his theatrical career shortly after graduating from Northwestern University in 1976.  After spending two years in Chicago working with different local theatre companies, he returned to his home town of New York City with a solo play called Hollywood Confidential, which he performed as a weekend late show at Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company's theatre at One Sheridan Square. 
Author, Actor, Icon! Charles Busch Brings His One-Man Show to The COPA Palm Springs, 10/16-17

CHARLES BUSCH, author and star of such plays as Psycho Beach Party, Times Square Angel, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset, You Should Be So Lucky, Shanghai Moon and The Divine Sister brings his iconic Cabaret stylings to The COPA Palm Springs for two 'sure to be sell-out' performances, October 16 and 17 at 8:00 pm.   Born in New York City, he began his theatrical career shortly after graduating from Northwestern University in 1976.  After spending two years in Chicago working with different local theatre companies, he returned to his home town of New York City with a solo play called Hollywood Confidential, which he performed as a weekend late show at Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company's theatre at One Sheridan Square. 
Popular TV Talk Show Panelist Reiko Douglas Dies at 77

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GSN's MATCH GAME Marathon to Premiere Christmas Day with Two New Episodes

This Christmas, GSN will honor the 50th anniversary of one of the most enduring and memorable classic shows, MATCH GAME, by airing a marathon on Tuesday, December 25th from 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET that includes two episodes that have never been seen on television.
Masterworks Broadway Releases Two Forgotten Albums On Digital and CD

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
Masterworks Broadway Releases Two Forgotten Albums On Digital and CD

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
Goldberg, Busch, Lypsinka & Batt Bring Kirkwood's LEGENDS! to Life in One Night Only Benefit Reading 3/23

Friends In Deed will present a legendary trio as Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka star in the first-ever New York presentation of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), the play will be presented in a special One Night Only staged reading benefit on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).
Goldberg, Busch, Lypsinka & Batt Bring Kirkwood's LEGENDS! to Life in One Night Only Benefit Reading 3/23

Friends In Deed will present a legendary trio as Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka star in the first-ever New York presentation of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), the play will be presented in a special One Night Only staged reading benefit on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).
Donna McKechnie: The Music and the Mirror-Reflects A 'Star'

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Peggy Cass been in?

Peggy Cass has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Peggy Cass been in?

Peggy Cass has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Peggy Cass been nominated for?

Peggy Cass has been nominated for several awards for her performances. She was nominated for a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in "Auntie Mame". Additionally, she received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards, also for her role in "Auntie Mame".

What awards has Peggy Cass won?

Peggy Cass has won several awards for her performances in the Broadway show "Auntie Mame." She received the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for her role in the show and also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for her portrayal in "Auntie Mame."

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