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Phyllis Newman

Performer

Phyllis Newman

Phyllis Newman

Performer

Phyllis Newman, the Tony Award-winning actor, lyricist, and women’s healthcare advocate who secured accessible healthcare for thousands, died September 15 at age 86. Her death was confirmed by her son, Adam, on social media.

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Born: Mar 19, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ
Death: Sep 15, 2019 in New York, NY

Roles (23)

	Chance & Chemistry (2009) Opened Oct 26, 2009
	Funny Girl (2002) Opened Sep 23, 2002
	Angela Lansbury - A Celebration (1996) Opened Nov 17, 1996
	Broadway Bound (1986) Opened Dec 4, 1986	as Blanche (Original)
	Awake and Sing! (1984) Opened Mar 8, 1984	as Bessie Berger (Standby - Original)
	The Madwoman of Central Park West (1979) Opened Jun 13, 1979	Book Featuring songs with music and/or lyrics
	V.I.P. Night on Broadway (1979) Opened Apr 22, 1979	Conception
	On the Town (1971) Opened Oct 31, 1971	as Claire DeLoone (Original)
	The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1971) Opened Nov 11, 1971	as Edna Edison (Replacement)
	The Apple Tree (1966) Opened Oct 18, 1966	as Eve (Replacement) as Princess Barbára (Replacement) as Ella and Passionella (Replacement) as Princess Barbára (Standby - Replacement) as Ella and Passionella (Standby - Replacement) as Eve (Standby - Replacement)		Arrived on Nov 26, 1966 Arrived on Nov 26, 1966 Arrived on Nov 26, 1966

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2000	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play	The Moment When	Nominee
1978	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	My Mother Was a Fortune Teller	Nominee

Tony Award
2009	Special Tony Award		Winner
1987	Best Featured Actress in a Play	Broadway Bound	Nominee
1962	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Subways Are for Sleeping	Winner

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