Margaret Leighton played Beatrice on Broadway in 1959.
In 1960, Leighton was nominated for a Tony for "Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play" for her performance.

In 1973, Kathleen Widdoes was nominated for a "Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play" Tony for her portrayal of Beatrice.
In 1985, Sinéad Cusack was nominated for the same award for her Beatrice.


In 1980, Barbara Dirickson played Beatrice with the American Conservatory Theatre.
In 1988, Blythe Danner played Beatrice at the Delacorte Theatre as part of the New York Shakespeare Festival.
While eavesdropping and being tricked into thinking that Benedick is in love with her, Beatrice hides behind a bush which is subsequently watered by Hero.

In 2007, Tracy Michelle Arnold played Beatrice at the American Players Theater in Wisconsin.
Lily Rabe played Beatrice in 2014 at Shakespeare in the Park under the direction of Jack O'Brien.

In 2019, Danielle Brooks played Beatrice in a production of Much Ado About Nothing featuring an all-black cast at Shakespeare in the Park in New York City.
The production, directed by Kenny Leon, was later broadcast on television as part of PBS's “Great Performances” series.
Margaret Leighton played Beatrice on Broadway in 1959. In 1960, Leighton was nominated for a Tony for "Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play" for her performance.
In 1973, Kathleen Widdoes was nominated for a "Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play" Tony for her portrayal of Beatrice. In 1985, Sinéad Cusack was nominated for the same award for her Beatrice.

In 1980, Barbara Dirickson played Beatrice with the American Conservatory Theatre. In 1988, Blythe Danner played Beatrice at the Delacorte Theatre as part of the New York Shakespeare Festival. While eavesdropping and being tricked into thinking that Benedick is in love with her, Beatrice hides behind a bush which is subsequently watered by Hero.
In 2007, Tracy Michelle Arnold played Beatrice at the American Players Theater in Wisconsin. Lily Rabe played Beatrice in 2014 at Shakespeare in the Park under the direction of Jack O'Brien.
In 2019, Danielle Brooks played Beatrice in a production of Much Ado About Nothing featuring an all-black cast at Shakespeare in the Park in New York City. The production, directed by Kenny Leon, was later broadcast on television as part of PBS's “Great Performances” series.
Beatrice (Much Ado About Nothing)