Beth Leavel
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC, USA
Latest News on Beth Leavel:
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham (Jun 10, 2024)
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 18 (Jun 6, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2024 (Jun 4, 2024)
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham (Jun 10, 2024)
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 18 (Jun 6, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2024 (Jun 4, 2024)
Beth Leavel BIO
Beth Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and L.A. Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. Lempicka is her 14th Broadway show, following notable turns in The Prom, Baby It’s You, Bandstand, Crazy for You, 42nd Street, and more. Regionally, Beth has performed some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, including ‘Mama Rose’ in Gypsy at The Muny. She has dazzled and delighted sold-out audiences across America with her award-winning cabaret act. Film/TV credits include Ghosts of Christmas Always, “Walking Dead: World Beyond,” and the last episode of “E.R.” UNC-G alum, and proud recipient of the Human Rights Campaign (WCNY) Ally for Equality Award. This is for T.J., Sam, and Adam. www.bethleavel.net
Beth Leavel Photos
The Cast & Company of "Hadestown" & "Lempicka" including Rachel Chavkin, Beth Leavel, Eden Espinosa, Jordan Fisher, Andrew Samonsky, Phillip Boykin, Isa Briones, Jon Jon Briones, Amber Iman, George Abud, Natalie Joy Johnson, Composer Matt Gould, Nathaniel Stampley
Date:
03/21/2024
From: Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin
Here's the main players on #SethsBwayCruise
(LtoR)
Juli Wesley, (in charge of the art work)
Seth, Christine Pedi, Beth Leavel, James Wesley (co-host) Lillias White, Ann Van Cleave (who came with Beth and is a veteran of 7 Broadway shows!)
Broadway Bingo on #SethsBwayCruise has fabulous prizes. This T-shirt is directly from THE PROM!
Date:
02/24/2020
From: Photo Flash: Broadway Takes Over the Caribbean with Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise!
Chad Beguelin, Angie Schworer, Nathan Lane, Brooks Ashmanskas, Matthew Sklar and Beth Leavel attends The New Dramatists 70th Annual Spring Luncheon honoring Nathan Lane at Marriott Marquis on May 14, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
05/14/2019
From: FREEZE FRAME: New Dramatists Honor Nathan Lane at 70th Annual Spring Luncheon
Courtenay Collins, Isabelle McCalla, Beth Leavel, Caitlin Kinnunen, Christopher Sieber, Vasthy Mompoint, Brooks Ashmanskas, Angie Schworer, Josh Lamon and Michael Potts During the Actors' Equity Opening Night Legacy Robe honoring Vasthy Mompoint for "The
Date:
12/26/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 2018 Legacy Robe Ceremonies!
The Cast and Creative that includes-Casey Nicholow, Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin, Matthew Sklar, Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, Caitlin Kinnunen, Isabelle McCalla, Michael Potts, Angie Schworer, Courtney Collins, Josh Lemon, Mary Antoii,
Date:
09/24/2018
From: Photo Coverage: THE PROM Company Gets Ready for Broadway!
Gabby Beredo, Lynn Masako Cheng, Christopher Sieber, Sloane Wolfe, Lauren Sun, Peyton Ella, Beth Leavel, Tessa Noelle Frascogna, Erin Mackey, Cassidy Pry, Eve Johnson, Michele Henderson and Ruby Griffin
Date:
11/27/2017
From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's ANNIE Celebrate Opening Night
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Beth Leavel STAGE CREDITS
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production, 2015
Mrs. Adams
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock [Replacement]
Maggie Jones (Standby)
Dorothy Brock (Standby)
Beth Leavel Movies
42nd Street
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
[ 1986 ] Anytime Annie
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Renee
[ 2014 ] Renee
BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams
[ 2018 ] Mrs. June Adams
Beth Leavel TV Shows
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Val Reilly
Val Reilly
Beth Leavel Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Prom
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Beth Leavel, Baby It's You!
Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Beth LeavelAnnie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Beth Leavel, The Drowsy Chaperone
Beth Leavel Videos
Exclusive: Watch Eden Espinosa and Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Speed' in LEMPICKA
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024
Video: Watch Highlights of Eden Espinosa and More in LEMPICKA on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2024
Exclusive: A Writer & His Muses- A Chat with LEMPICKA's Matt Gould & His Leading Ladies
by Robert Bannon - Mar 22, 2024
Video: Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2024
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024
Video: Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Love Who You Love' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of Broadway-Bound THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 7, 2022
Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Press In Chicgo
by Alan Henry - Jul 13, 2022
VIDEO: Stars Unite to Celebrate 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Feb 11, 2022
VIDEO: Audra McDonald & Will Swenson, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale and More Talk Spectrum Originals Series THE BITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar, Patti LuPone & More in THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)...and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2021
TV: Beth Leavel Salutes First White House Rescue Dog, Major Biden, With A Song
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2021
Listen to a Sneak Peek of Beth Leavel's Fiction Podcast Debut on IN STRANGE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Get Sparklejollytwinklejingley with Scenes from ELF!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 22, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Nobody Can Stop BANDSTAND at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2020
VIDEO: Original Broadway and London Casts of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Sing 'As We Stumble Along (Reprise)'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020
Beth Leavel News
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham
Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall.
Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall.
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 18
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally rescheduled for a June 12 release, has been pushed back to June 18.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally rescheduled for a June 12 release, has been pushed back to June 18.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 12
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally set to be released digitally today, May 29, has been pushed back to June 12.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally set to be released digitally today, May 29, has been pushed back to June 12.
Bebe Neuwirth, Huey Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, and More Set for 2024 Broadway Teachers Workshop
Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.
Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.
Beth Leavel to Host Fire Island Dance Festival
Fire Island Dance Festival returns in July to Fire Island Pines, NY. See who is performing and learn more!
Fire Island Dance Festival returns in July to Fire Island Pines, NY. See who is performing and learn more!
Video: Watch Norm Lewis Treat Seniors to a Special Performance
Earlier this week, Norm Lewis stopped by an assisted living facility on New York's Upper West Side to perform a special concert for the residents. Lewis hopes to provide the seniors with a 'smile, some reverence, and perhaps a spiritual awakening, just like they're giving to me.' Watch the CBS segment!
Earlier this week, Norm Lewis stopped by an assisted living facility on New York's Upper West Side to perform a special concert for the residents. Lewis hopes to provide the seniors with a 'smile, some reverence, and perhaps a spiritual awakening, just like they're giving to me.' Watch the CBS segment!
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROADWAY AND VINE Concerts
Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Video: Rachel Chavkin and More Give Emotional Speeches at Closing Night of LEMPICKA
Lempicka played its final performance on Broadway on May 19. Following the final curtain call, members of the show's creative team, including Rachel Chavkin (director), Matt Gould (book and music), and more, took to the stage to give speeches about the show. Watch the video here!
Lempicka played its final performance on Broadway on May 19. Following the final curtain call, members of the show's creative team, including Rachel Chavkin (director), Matt Gould (book and music), and more, took to the stage to give speeches about the show. Watch the video here!
Video: LEMPICKA Celebrates Broadway Journey
Watch Lempicka's Broadway journey in the video here as the production plays its final Broadway performance today, May 19, 2024.
Watch Lempicka's Broadway journey in the video here as the production plays its final Broadway performance today, May 19, 2024.
LEMPICKA Plays Final Broadway Performance
Lempicka will close on Broadway following 27 previews and 41 regular performances at the Longacre Theatre.
Lempicka will close on Broadway following 27 previews and 41 regular performances at the Longacre Theatre.
Exclusive: Watch Eden Espinosa and Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Speed' in LEMPICKA
Eden Espinosa is at last a Tony nominee for her performance in Lempicka, and this exclusive clip is proof that the honor was well earned. Watch as she duets with Andrew Samonsky in 'Speed' from the show's second act!
Eden Espinosa is at last a Tony nominee for her performance in Lempicka, and this exclusive clip is proof that the honor was well earned. Watch as she duets with Andrew Samonsky in 'Speed' from the show's second act!
Review: 2024 DPAC Rising Star Awards
The DPAC Rising Star Awards is a regional competition that brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater (otherwise known as The Jimmy) Awards in New York City on June 24th. The national competition celebrates outstanding student performances in high school musical productions from all over the United States. This year, students from 31 local high schools submitted applications in the hopes of being selected as a Triangle Rising Stars' Top 20 finalist.
The DPAC Rising Star Awards is a regional competition that brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater (otherwise known as The Jimmy) Awards in New York City on June 24th. The national competition celebrates outstanding student performances in high school musical productions from all over the United States. This year, students from 31 local high schools submitted applications in the hopes of being selected as a Triangle Rising Stars' Top 20 finalist.
Video: Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman Perform 'Speed' From LEMPICKA
Lempicka on Broadway has released a new look at the show featuring its Tony-nominated stars, Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman singing, 'Speed'. See the video!
Lempicka on Broadway has released a new look at the show featuring its Tony-nominated stars, Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman singing, 'Speed'. See the video!
Photos: Danielle Brooks, Kenny Leon & Norm Lewis Visit LEMPICKA
See photos of Danielle Brooks, Kenny Leon & Norm Lewis visiting Lempicka on Broadway!
See photos of Danielle Brooks, Kenny Leon & Norm Lewis visiting Lempicka on Broadway!
LEMPICKA Announces Broadway Closing Date
BrodwayWorld has learned that Lempicka will close on Broadway this May. The production has struggled to find an audience and has had grosses well below those needed to sustain a Broadway musical of its size.
BrodwayWorld has learned that Lempicka will close on Broadway this May. The production has struggled to find an audience and has had grosses well below those needed to sustain a Broadway musical of its size.
Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Shop LEMPICKA on Broadway Merch & Souvenirs in the Theater Shop
Shop merch from the musical Lempicka in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop. Merch available includes a graphic tee with the show's key art, a matching zip pullover, show magnet, mugs, hat, pin and more.
Shop merch from the musical Lempicka in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop. Merch available includes a graphic tee with the show's key art, a matching zip pullover, show magnet, mugs, hat, pin and more.
Video: LEMPICKA Standby Mariand Torres Goes On Without Rehearsal
During last night's performance of Lempicka, the new musical now playing on Broadway, the show's standby for the title role, Mariand Torres, took the stage without ever having rehearsed the show with the cast. Check out a video ehre!
During last night's performance of Lempicka, the new musical now playing on Broadway, the show's standby for the title role, Mariand Torres, took the stage without ever having rehearsed the show with the cast. Check out a video ehre!
Beth Leavel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Beth Leavel been in?
Beth Leavel has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Beth Leavel been in?
Beth Leavel has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Beth Leavel been nominated for?
Beth Leavel has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Prom - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby It's You! - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Baby It's You! - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Baby It's You! - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Annie - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone
What awards has Beth Leavel won?
Beth Leavel has won several awards for her performance in "The Drowsy Chaperone," including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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