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Tracie Bennett BIO

West End: End of the Rainbow, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray, Les Miserables, Cash on Delivery, She Loves Me.

National tours: Billy Liar, Honk!, Dead Funny.

U.K. Regional: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Merchant of Venice.

Film/Television: Shirley Valentine, Deep Red Instant Love, Knights and Emeralds, Candy Cabs," 'Doctors," "Dalziel and Pascoe," "Casualty," "Northern Lights," "Vincent," "The Long Firm," "M.I.T.," "The Bill," among many others. Recordings: "Forever England," "People Like Us," "The Snowfield."

Awards: Two Olivier Awards and two nominations; TMA Award; Two Theatregoers Choice Awards.

Training: Italia Conti.

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Tracie Bennett STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The Shed Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer

[West End]
2023
J.B. BIGGLEY [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2022
Alice

[West End]
London Return Engagement, 2019
Carlotta Campion

[West End]
London Premiere, 2018
Lita

[West End]
National Theatre Premiere, 2017
Carlotta Campion

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2013
Judy Garland

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Judy Garland

[London Fringe]
World Premiere, 1997
Celeste

[West End]
London Revival, 1994
Ilona Ritter


Tracie Bennett Movies

Knights & Emeralds
[ 1986 ] Tina
Shirley Valentine
[ 1989 ] Millandra
National Theatre Live: Follies
[ 2017 ] Carlotta Campion
Gholam
[ 2017 ] Mrs. X
Ruthless! The Musical
[ 2019 ] Lita Encore
The Extinction of Fireflies
[ 2021 ] Charlotte

Tracie Bennett TV Shows

Casualty
Molly Drover, Gina Driscoll, Seonaidh Lucas
Coronation Street
Sharon Gaskell, Sharon Bentley
Doctors
Claire Cheeseman, Laura Wakefield, Jean Hobbs
Joking Apart
Tracy Glazebrook
Making Out
Norma
Next of Kin
Liz
Scott & Bailey
Sharon Bailey
The Bill
Shirley Fielding, Lisa Brooks

Tracie Bennett Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actress In A Supporting Role In A Musical

Tracie Bennett, Follies

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress in a Musical

Tracie BennettMrs. Henderson Presents


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Leading Actress in a Play

Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow


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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow


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Theatre World Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Debut Performance

Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress

Tracie BennettEnd Of The Rainbow


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Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Tracie Bennett, Hairspray

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Tracie Bennett High Society


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Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Tracie Bennett, She Loves Me

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Tracie Bennett News


Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Release Cast Recording Next Month


The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!

Stephen Sondheim's Final Musical HERE WE ARE Available to View at NYPL


The world premiere production of Here We Are was filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and added to its collection. Learn how to view the production!

Video: The Cast of Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE Take Final Bows Off-Broadway


The world premiere production of Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, played its final performance at The Shed’s Griffin Theater (545 W 30th St) on Sunday, January 21st. Check out a video of the cast' final curtain call here!

Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring


The world premiere production of Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, will release an original cast recording. Watch a video from the cast recording session!

Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE Teases Cast Recording


The final Stephen Sondheim musical, Here We Are is teasing the release of a cast recording!

David Ives Talks Collaborating With Stephen Sondheim: 'It was Like Going Over to Mozart's House'


David Ives, who wrote the book for Stephen Sondheim's final show, Here We Are, is sharing what it was like to collaborate with the late musical theatre icon. 

Broadway Buying Guide: December 4, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 4, 2023.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 20, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 20, 2023.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of HARMONY on Broadway


Harmony officially opened on Broadway on Monday night, November 13, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you along on the red carpet as the guests arrived! Check out the photos here!

Exclusive: Inside HARMONY's Opening Night After Party


Harmony officially opened on Broadway on Monday night, November 13, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance and snapped some exclusive shots at the opening night party. Check out the photos here!

Video: How Micaela Diamond Feels Stephen Sondheim's Presence During HERE WE ARE


Micaela Diamond sat down with Seth Meyers last night to discuss appearing in Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are. During the interview, Diamond opened up about how she and the cast feel Sondheim's presence during their performances Off-Broadway. Watch the new video now!

Broadway Buying Guide: November 13, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 13, 2023.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 6, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 6, 2023.

Tracie Bennett Will Portray Tallulah Bankhead In Industry Readings Of THE CODE


Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).

Broadway Buying Guide: October 30, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 23, 2023.

Industry Pro Newsletter: SAG-AFTRA Close to a Deal, Only 6% of Women in Theatre in the UK Feel an Increase in Opportunity


Some of our more significant stories this week come from across the pond: the first being that a new survey indicates that the vast majority of women working in theatre don’t feel like they are seeing an increase in opportunities. While the data comes from the UK, I think we would find a lot of anecdotal agreement in the US industry as well.

Bill Kenwright: There Will Never Be Another


Bill Kenwright, who passed away last week, was an old-school dedicated leader. He committed totally to his projects. He knew more about them than anyone. And he often knew more about other people’s projects than even the people involved with those projects.

Photos: Orchestrator Jonathan Tunick Receives Caricature at Sardi's


EGOT winner Jonathan Tunick officially joined Sardi’s Wall of Fame on Thursday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of his caricature. Check out photos here!

HERE WE ARE, DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for November


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this November is Sondheim's final musical, Aubrey Plaza's stage debut, and more.

Photos: Star-Studded Cast & Creatives Of HERE WE ARE Celebrate Opening Night at The Shed!


Go inside opening night of, Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, at The Shed’s Griffin Theater. See the star-studded cast of the final Sondheim musical and more hit the blue carpet!

Tracie Bennett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Tracie Bennett next theatre project?

Tracie Bennett's next show will be Here We Are which opens on 10/22/2023 on Off-Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Tracie Bennett been in?

Tracie Bennett has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Tracie Bennett been in?

Tracie Bennett has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Tracie Bennett's first West End show?

Tracie Bennett's first West End show was She Loves Me which opened in 1994

What awards has Tracie Bennett been nominated for?

Tracie Bennett has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including Best Actress In A Supporting Role In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Follies", Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Mrs. Henderson Presents", Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "End of the Rainbow", Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "End of the Rainbow", Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "End of the Rainbow", Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "End of the Rainbow", Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "End of the Rainbow", Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "End of the Rainbow", Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for "End Of The Rainbow", Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Hairspray", Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "High Society", and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "She Loves Me".

What awards has Tracie Bennett won?

Tracie Bennett has won several awards for her performances, including Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "End of the Rainbow," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production, and Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "End of the Rainbow." She also received the Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Debut Performance in "End of the Rainbow." Additionally, Bennett won the Olivier Awards for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for "Hairspray" and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for "She Loves Me."

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