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STAGE CREDITS

The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Rosie
Morning's at Seven
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2002
Cora Swanson (Understudy)
Esther Crampton (Understudy)
Only a Kingdom
[New York]
Reading, 2001
Other Roles
Lucky in the Rain
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1997
Mama/Elder Jane
Ari
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Kitty Fremont (Understudy)
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
[Broadway]
1969
Elaine Navazio (Standby) [Replacement]
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Daisy Gamble (Standby)
Melinda (Standby)
The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1964
Sister Mister
Ben Franklin in Paris
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Janine Nicolet [Replacement]
Pal Joey
[Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1963
Linda English
A Family Affair
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Sally Nathan
The Fantasticks
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Luisa [The Girl]

Movies

The Perfect You
[ 2002 ] Woman #1
Marci X
[ 2003 ] Woman at Auction
The Good Student
[ 2006 ] Marge Whitman
P.S. I Love You
[ 2007 ] Elderly Woman
Tiger Lily Road
[ 2013 ] Betty McCann
Chasing Taste
[ 2013 ] Mildred
Shiva Baby
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Bronstein

TV Shows

At Home with Amy Sedaris
Older Woman, Widow
Law & Order
Jury Foreperson, Second Judge, Mrs. Torrens
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mrs. Donoho, Neighbor, Doris Harrington

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Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama Photo
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!
Jeff Harnar's CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER Comes to 54 Below in April Photo
Jeff Harnar's CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER Comes to 54 Below in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

54 Below will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker. Learn more here!
Jeff Harnar to Return to Birdland With CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER Photo
Jeff Harnar to Return to Birdland With CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jeff Harnar to Present Master Class To South Florida Cabaret Singers Photo
Jeff Harnar to Present Master Class To South Florida Cabaret Singers
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

South Florida Cabaret Singers will present their first Master Class of the year 2025 with JEFF HARNAR, and music director PHIL HINTON. Learn more about the class and how to sign up here!
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOT Photo
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit Photo
Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz! Photo
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Jeff Harnar to Celebrate THE SECOND TIME AROUND Album at Birdland Photo
Jeff Harnar to Celebrate THE SECOND TIME AROUND Album at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating his new album Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around. Learn how to purchase tickets.
RENEE KATZ SINGS IRVING BERLIN - LOST IN HIS ARMS is Coming to Don't Tell Mama Photo
RENEE KATZ SINGS IRVING BERLIN - LOST IN HIS ARMS is Coming to Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

Don’t Tell Mama will present Renee Katz in “Renee Katz Sings Irving Berlin---Lost In His Arms”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE to Play Brunch Performance a Photo
ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE to Play Brunch Performance at Laura Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Light the candles! Get the ice out! The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present a special brunch matinee performance on Sunday, February 25 at 2pm of Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile. 
Photos: The Gasp Collection Photo
Photos: The Gasp Collection
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023

After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Rene Pfister's NYC Debut WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY EX-BOYFRIENDS… IF ANYTHING! To Play Photo
Rene Pfister's NYC Debut WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY EX-BOYFRIENDS… IF ANYTHING! To Play Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 25, 2023

Director Jeff Harnar guides NYC debut to the Don't Tell Mama stage.
Therese Lee's RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET to Return to Don't Tell Mama in Octobe Photo
Therese Lee's RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET to Return to Don't Tell Mama in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

THERESE LEE  will return to New York for an encore performance of RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET which received the 2023 Bistro Award for Outstanding Autobiographical Show. Learn how to purchase tickets!
RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET to Return to Los Angeles in August Photo
RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET to Return to Los Angeles in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2023

THERESE LEE will return to L.A. for an encore performance of  RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET which received the 2023 Bistro Award for Outstanding Autobiographical Show.
Review: Sexy Song Cycles Sound Swell In Central Park As Matthew Puckett Presents his Photo
Review: Sexy Song Cycles Sound Swell In Central Park As Matthew Puckett Presents his SONGS FROM THE EVERGREEN at 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - May 7, 2023

In the end, SONGS FROM THE EVERGREEN is an absolutely gorgeous song cycle paean to everyone’s fave bit of Manhattan greenery - Central Park
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 Photo
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 CELEBRATES RITA GARDNER at 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - May 5, 2023

Rita Gardner was not only a part of THE FANTASTICKS' history, she is one of the reasons it became historic in the first place.
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in Photo
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Photo
Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 24, 2023

Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.
Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.
JEFF HARNAR & ALEX RYBECK: OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY SHOW Comes To 54 Below This June Photo
JEFF HARNAR & ALEX RYBECK: OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY SHOW Comes To 54 Below This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2023

54 BELOW presents JEFF HARNAR & ALEX RYBECK: OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY SHOW on Tuesday June 13th, 2023 at 7pm. Harnar and Rybeck made their cabaret debuts together at Palsson's Supper Club (now The Triad) on June 13th, 1983.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rita Gardner been in?

Rita Gardner has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Rita Gardner been in?

Rita Gardner has not appeared in the West End.

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