Melissa Errico

Birth Place: New York, USA

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Melissa Errico is an American actress, singer, recording artist and writer. She is known for her Broadway musical roles such as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and Kurt Weill's One Touch of Venus, as well as her recordings of musical theater classics, including albums of songs by Stephen Sondheim and Michel Legrand. In recent years she has also become a contributing writer to The New York Times.

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Melissa Errico STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Melinda Welles

Daisy Gamble

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Sharon

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Clara

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2009
Betty Haynes

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Guenevere

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Mina Murray

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Sharon McLonergan

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Sharon McLonergan

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Mother

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2003
Polly Peachum

[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Sharon McLonergan

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Musical Interludes performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Isabelle

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Dot (Act One)

Marie (Act Two)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Tracy Samantha Lord

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Venus

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Venus

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Princess Maria

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Eliza Doolittle

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Performer

Princess Kitty Scherbatsky

Anna Karenina (Understudy)


Melissa Errico Movies

Loose Women
[ 1997 ] Gail
Bury the Evidence
[ 1998 ] The Wife
Picture This
[ 1999 ] Eve Weidegger
Frequency
[ 2000 ] Samantha Thom
Mockingbird Don't Sing
[ 2001 ] Sandra Tannen
Life or Something Like It
[ 2002 ] Andrea
Loverboy
[ 2005 ] Miss Silken
On the Rocks
[ 2020 ] Music Teacher
The Magnificent Meyersons
[ 2021 ] Ilaria Meyerson

Melissa Errico TV Shows

C.P.W.
Alex Bartoli

Melissa Errico Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Melissa Errico, Passion

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Melissa ErricoCandida

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Melissa ErricoSunday in the Park With George

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Melissa Errico , Amour

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Melissa Errico, Amour

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, High Society

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, High Society

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, High Society

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Melissa Errico, The Importance of Being Earnest


winner
The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actress (Musical)

Melissa Errico, One Touch of Venus

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Melissa ErricoMy Fair Lady

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Melissa Errico, My Fair Lady

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Interview: Melissa Errico is Singing Her Way Through Sondheim's 'Many Rooms'

Errico is reimagining and reinterpreting Sondheim classics, as well as some hidden gems. See her at the Green Room 42 on 3/22, and another SONDHEIM IN THE CITY concert at 54 Below in May to celebrate the vinyl release of her new album. We spoke about Sondheim, the inspiration behind the album, and what she's doing to keep each concert fresh.

The Blue Strawberry Brings Broadway Veterans Melissa Errico, John Lloyd Young, and Alice Ripley to St. Louis

Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge welcomes a pair of Tony winning actors and a Tony nominee in the coming months. Melissa Errico, Alice Ripley, and John Lloyd Young will bring their cabaret shows to the club in mid-town St. Louis. Errico, a 2008 Tony nominee, will perform her show of Sondheim classics on April 26th and 27th. Young, the Tony winner for Lead Actor in a Musical for his role as Franki Valli in JERSEY BOYS, performs on May 8th and 9th. The Tony winner for NEXT TO NORMAL, Alice Ripley, will be joined by Grammy and Emmy Winner John McDaniel on May 24th and 25th to share their music and stories from a lifetime on Broadway.  

Dancers Over 40 Brings a Roast of Lee Roy Reams to 54 Below

Dancers Over 40 will celebrate its 30th anniversary as an organization with its first ever – and 54 Below’s first ever roast. The event will focus on Mr. Broadway himself, DO40 member and former board member Lee Roy Reams! 

Melissa Errico to Celebrate Sondheim's Birthday at The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present the return of Melissa Errico in “An Acoustic Evening with Sondheim & Melissa” to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s birthday.

Jinkx Monsoon, Cheyenne Jackson & More Set for Provincetown Town Hall Summer 2024 Season

A star-studded music and comedy season has been set for the summer of 2024 at Provincetown’s largest entertainment venue, the Town Hall. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Green Room 42 to Present Broadway Stars in LATE NIGHT VIBING: ASIAN R&B Next Month

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the special concert “Late Night Vibing: Asian R&B” on Monday, March 18 at 9:30 PM. 

Melissa Errico Brings THE LIFE & LOVES OF A BROADWAY BABY To Avetura

Broadway star Melissa Errico brings 'The Life & Loves Of A Broadway Baby' to Aventura in a captivating performance. Find out more about this exciting addition to the Aventura Broadway Concert Series!

Melissa Errico Returns to 54 Below to Celebrate New Album Release

54 Below will welcome back Tony® nominee Melissa Errico on May 7-9 at 7pm.

Linda Purl Brings THIS COULD BE THE START to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael Next Month

Linda Purl has captivated millions of fans with her Broadway performances, her iconic television roles, as well as made for TV movies. Now she is coming to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael for one night only of incredible music with her show This Could be the Start.

Review: A MANHATTAN VALENTINE: Melissa Errico Makes the City Sweet... at Birdland through this weekend

Melissa Errico brings her grace and flair to Valentine's week with love songs and tales of NYC. Birdland's songbird and love birds meet for a sweet Valentine visit at the venue as Melissa Errico and her guest chanteuse, France's Isabelle Georges, raise their voices to please the crowd.

Photos: Melissa Errico Sings the Classics in A MANHATTAN VALENTINE at Birdland

In Melissa Errico's weeklong Valentine's residency at Birdland Errico, she's singing about love in and of New York City to celebrate the release of her newest album, dropping this week, Sondheim In The City. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Album Review: Melissa Errico, Stephen Sondheim, and The City Make For One Great Album

Melissa Errico singing Stephen Sondheim in the style of the big city? Twist my arm.

Jeff Harnar to Present IT'S DE-LOVELY at Birdland in March

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Jeff Harnar in 'It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter'. Learn more about Harnar's show and see how to purchase tickets.

Melissa Errico to Release New Album 'SONDHEIM IN THE CITY' Alongside Birdland Residency This Month

Melissa Errico will release a new Sondheim album, 'Sondheim in the City,' on February 16. She will also offer a 10-performance residency at Birdland Jazz Feb 14-18, titled “A Manhattan Valentine”. Learn more about the album and residency here!

Tony Winners Len Cariou, Judy Kaye & Penny Fuller to Join COMEDY TONIGHT! A ROAST OF LEE ROY REAMS

To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary Dancers Over 40 will commemorate this milestone with COMEDY TONIGHT: A ROAST OF LEE ROY REAMS on Monday, April 1st, 2024 at 7:00pm at 54 Below.

Judy Kuhn Will Perform as Part of the Aventura Broadway Concert Series

The Aventura Broadway Concert Series continues as The City of Aventura presents multiple Tony®, Olivier and Grammy® Award nominee Judy Kuhn on Sunday, February 18 at 7 p.m. Find out how to get tickets here!

David Marino, Finalist On Canada's THE VOICE, to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club

Birdland Jazz Club will present the debut of rising young jazz vocalist David Marino, finalist on Canada's 'The Voice,' with Billy Stritch and more.

Joseph Thor and Friends to Present A Tribute To Lana Del Rey at The Green Room 42

Join Joseph Thor and friends at THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a tribute to LANA DEL RAY's album 'NORMAN f**kING ROCKWELL!'.

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More

This February, Broadway fans will be treated to new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including Dicks the Musical coming to streaming, star-studded new series, a Jennifer Lopez movie musical, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Abbott Elementary, and new albums!

Melissa Errico FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Melissa Errico been in?

Melissa Errico has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Melissa Errico been in?

Melissa Errico has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Melissa Errico been nominated for?

Melissa Errico has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Passion," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Candida," Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Sunday in the Park With George," Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Amour," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Amour," Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "High Society," Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "High Society," Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Importance of Being Earnest," Outstanding Lead Actress (Musical) at The Lortels for "One Touch of Venus," Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "My Fair Lady," and Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "My Fair Lady."

What awards has Melissa Errico won?

Melissa Errico has won the Outstanding Lead Actress (Musical) at The Lortel Awards for her performance in One Touch of Venus.

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