Thats easy, with over 30 B'way shows to her name ( Including original cast of The Lark, Member of the Wedding and I Am a Camera where she originated the role Sally Bowles) and 50 years in starring roles on Broadway, the queen should be : Julie Harris
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Julie Harris. Excellent choice. This is what I meant when I said that the category has to be open to non musical actors not just those who appear in musicals. Julie Harris is another who has entertained for decades.
King - Nathan Lane Queen - Julie Andrews (Though Angela Lansbury and Chita Rivera I’m also torn between) Prince - Johnathan Groff Princess - Laura Osnes
West End:
King - Ian McKellan Queen - Imelda Staunton Prince - Richard Fleeshman Princess - Sheridan Smith
Based on the answers, I think there is a lack of clarity re the question. Also, at least one person listed names that suggest that he is very elderly or never actually saw them perform. I have chosen to limit things to people who are still alive and who I have seen perform).
KING (Working): Nathan Lane
KING (For Posterity): Nathan Lane
QUEEN (Working): Patti Lupone or Bernadette Peters
QUEEN (For Posterity): Angela Lansbury
PRINCE (Working): LMM (Hamilton has already made him a theatre legend as a writer/composer. He has been nominated for Tony'sfor both musicals in which he has appeared)
PRINCESS (Working): Sutton Foster or Laura Osnes (hindered by the lack of new material)