Reed made her Broadway debut in Dancin' in 1978. Additional Broadway credits include  "Oh Brother", Dance a Little Closer, Cabaret, A Grand Night for Singing, and Marilyn: An American Fable. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Cabaret and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Marilyn.
In 1978, Reed made her Broadway debut in the musical "Dancin'".  She has since appeared in other Broadway productions including "Oh Brother", "Dance a Little Closer", "Cabaret", "A Grand Night for Singing", and "Marilyn: An American Fable". She was nominated for both a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for "Cabaret" and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for "Marilyn".