Shows · Mary Beth Peil
Mary Beth Peil (; born June 25, 1940) is an American actress and soprano. She began her career as an opera singer in 1962 with the Goldovsky Opera Theater. In 1964 she won two major singing competitions, the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions; the latter of which earned her a contract with the Metropolitan Opera National Company with whom she performed in two seasons of national tours as a leading soprano from 1965 to 1967. She continued to perform in operas through the 1970s, notably creating the role of Alma in the world premiere of Lee Hoiby's Summer and Smoke at the Minnesota Opera in 1971. She later recorded that role for…
On stage 8 productions, 32 years
| 1985 | The King and I Broadway Theatre · Revival · directed by Mitch Leigh | 191 perf. |
| 2003 | Nine Eugene O'Neill Theatre · Revival · directed by David Leveaux | 283 perf. |
| 2008 | Sunday in the Park with George Studio 54 · Revival | 149 perf. |
| 2010 | Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Belasco Theatre · Original · directed by Bartlett Sher | 69 perf. |
| 2011 | Follies Marquis Theatre · Revival · directed by Eric Schaeffer | 152 perf. |
| 2015 | The Visit Theatre unknown · Revival · directed by John Doyle | 39 perf. |
| 2016 | Les Liaisons Dangereuses Booth Theatre · Revival · directed by Josie Rourke | 81 perf. |
| 2017 | Anastasia Broadhurst Theatre · Revival · directed by Darko Tresnjak | 808 perf. |
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Worked with more than once4 names
| Laura Benanti | 2 productions |
| Elena Shaddow | 2 productions |
| Danny Burstein | 2 productions |
| Chita Rivera | 2 productions |
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In the literature8 passages
- Cast: Antonio Banderas, Laura Benati, Jane Krakowski, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chita Rivera, Nell Campbell, Mary Beth Peil, Deidre GoodwinBroadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell
- Cast: Michael Cumpsty, Daniel Evans, Alexander Gemignani, Jessica Molaskey, Jenna Russell, Mary Beth Peil, Santino FontanaBroadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell
- Yvette Martin, Yul Brynner. Tracie Mon-Ting Lee Top: Mary Beth Peil with royal wives and childrenTheatre World, 1984-85 Season, v. 41 (Willis)
- Rhonda Wilson, Lindzee Smith in “Isle of Swans” (Adam Newton Photo) Top: Todd Graff, John Cunningham, Mary Beth Peil in “Birds of Paradise” (Martha Swope Photo)Theatre World, 1987-88 Season, v. 44 (Willis)
- FOUR SHORT OPERAS by Michael John LaChiusa; Director, Kirsten Sanderson; Musical Director, Joshua Rosenblum; Sets, Derek McLane; Costumes, David Sawaryn; Lighting, Debra J. Kletter; Stage Manager, Liz Smalt BREAK with Chuck Cooper (Man 1), Joe Grifasi (Man 2), Mary Beth Peil (Mary) The action takes place at a construction site. AGNES with…Theatre World, 1991-1992 season, v. 48 (Willis)
- Manager, John Handy; Cast Recording, Varese Sarabande CAST: Kevin Chamberlin, Judy Kuhn, Howard McGillin, Paula Newsome, Mary Beth Peil, B.D. Wong, Thursday Farrar, Thom Sesma MUSICAL NUMBERS:Theatre World, 1998-99 Season, v. 55 (Willis)
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