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Carmen Cusack BIO

Lincoln Center Theatre: Flying Over Sunset, South Pacific (1st National Tour). Broadway: Bright Star (Theater World Award; Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League nominations). Off-Broadway includes Call Me Madam (City Center Encores!) and Carrie (MCC). Regional includes Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Annie McDougan in First Wives Club (Chicago), Dot in Sunday in the Park with George(Chicago Shakespeare Theater) and Elphaba in Wicked (1st National Tour; also Melbourne, Australia). West End includes Fantine in Les Misérables, Rose in The Secret Garden (Royal Shakespeare Company), Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (The Venue) and Kim in Personals (Apollo Theatre). UK tour includes Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and Eva Cassidy in Over the Rainbow. Film: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. TV: “Sorry For Your Loss” (Facebook series).

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Carmen Cusack STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Clare Boothe Luce

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2019
Performer

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Alice Murphy [Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2017
Performer

[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Yvonne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alice Murphy

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2012
Miss Gardner

[West End]
London Revival, 2005
Chesty Prospects

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 2001
Performer


Carmen Cusack Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Flying Over Sunset

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Flying Over Sunset

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Carmen CusackSouth Pacific

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Carmen Cusack News


Birdland Theater Presents the Return of CASHINO


Experience the multimedia cult hit CASHINO at Birdland Theater, starring Susie Mosher and John Boswell.

Erika Henningsen To Teach “A Song Is A Scene” Class At Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio


Join Broadway actress Erika Henningsen's new class, A SONG IS A SCENE, at the Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio. Learn to transform your approach to musical numbers, focusing on narrative depth and emotional authenticity. Suitable for both aspiring and seasoned performers.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Musical Will Receive an Industry Presentation in February


Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical will hold three industry presentations on February 1st and 2nd following a four-week developmental workshop and a successful run at Goodspeed Musicals. 

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Voting Update


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: The Gasp Collection


After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.

Feature: The Best Of 2023 And The Last Four Years


It's time to see what resonated the most with Broadway World Cabaret lead writer and Editor Stephen Mosher on the last day.

Carmen Cusack, Nina West & More to Star in THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS: HOW THOSE GHOSTS GOT SCROOGED at 54 Below


Join Carmen Cusack and Nina West in 'The Christmas Carols: How Those Ghosts Got Scrooged' at 54 Below. Full cast announced for this adaptation of the Dickens classic.

Nina West and Carmen Cusack Star In THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, proudly presents the return of two-time Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack and the 54 Below debut of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Miss Congeniality winner Nina West in The Christmas Carols from Emmy nominee Kat Radley ('The Daily Show') and the Off-Broadway writing team of Bryan Blaskie (Assistants) and Manny Hagopian (Apex Legends).

BWW Q&A: Mark Shunock of Mondays Dark 10-Year Anniversary at Company: The Space LV; Production: Mondays Dark; Venue for Event: Palms Casino Resort


Celebrating 10 amazing years of giving back and over $1.8 million raised for the Vegas community, Mondays Dark is throwing a year-end, anniversary spectacular. The popular grassroots charitable movement raises much-needed funding for Las Vegas’ local nonprofit organizations.

Bill Russell to Present MY SIDE OF THE SHOW at Birdland


Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.

Birdland to Welcome Golden Globe Winner Amanda McBroom in SUCH GOOD FRIENDS


Join Amanda McBroom, the Golden Globe winner, as she takes the stage at BIRDLAND in 'Such Good Friends,' a celebration of female songwriters. Don't miss this limited engagement!

See Tony Award Winner Cady Huffman and Bass Player Mary Ann McSweeney Live at Birdland Theater


Get ready for an extraordinary night of music as Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and bass player Mary Ann McSweeney take the stage at Birdland Theater. Don't miss out on this limited-time performance that guarantees an unforgettable experience.

Interview: Carmen Cusack of LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME


An actor telling other peoples' stories just became a singer-songwriter telling her own, as Carmen Cusack releases her first-ever album of original compositions.

Interview: Theatre Life with Sarna Lapine


Today's subject Sarna Lapine is currently living her theatre life at the directing helm of Signature Theatre's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's gothic musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd. The production begins performances on May 16th and will play through July 9th in Signature Theatre's MAX space. It is the fourth time Signature has produced the show, making it Signature Theatre's most produced Sondheim musical overtaking Assassins and Into The Woods with three productions each.

Album Review: Some Troubadours Are Ladies & Vice Versa, As Carmen Cusack Shows Us On Her New Album LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME


Taking it one by one, Carmen Cusack’s LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME songs are beautiful, uplifting, and soul-stirring, sometimes all of it at once.

Tom Kitt & Friends To Play The Bourbon Room in May


The Bourbon Room, along with Joy Coalition, will welcome Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning composer Tom Kitt for two special performances on Sunday, May 7 (8:00 pm) and Monday, May 8 (8:00 pm) at The Bourbon Room, situated right in the heart of Hollywood overlooking the Walk of Fame. Kitt will make his Bourbon Room debut, leading a night of songs and stories from his Broadway, Off-Broadway, and upcoming musicals.

Carmen Cusack To Release Album Of Original Music LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME


Twice Tony nominated and widely admired, Carmen Cusack spreads her wings with a new album of self-composed songs titled LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME, to be released on April 25th.

Carmen Cusack FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carmen Cusack been in?

Carmen Cusack has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Carmen Cusack been in?

Carmen Cusack has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Carmen Cusack's first West End show?

Carmen Cusack's first West End show was The Secret Garden which opened in 2001

What awards has Carmen Cusack been nominated for?

Carmen Cusack has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Flying Over Sunset," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Flying Over Sunset" and "Bright Star," Outstanding Actress in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "Bright Star," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Bright Star," Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Bright Star," and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "South Pacific."

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