First (and, to date, only) actress ever nominated for a Tony Award for the role of Magnolia in "Show Boat". Twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical): in 1995 for her role as Magnolia in the acclaimed revival of "Show Boat", and in 2000 for her role as Marian in a revival of "The Music Man". Also nominated in 2007 for a Tony Award as Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Mrs. Banks in "Mary Poppins".