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Catherine Brunell BIO

Broadway: Mary Poppins, Big River (revival), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Misérables. National tours: Big River, Les Mis. Catherine has played leading roles at Williamstown, Old Globe, Paper Mill, Goodspeed, MUNY, Ford's Theatre. Training: Northwestern University.

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Catherine Brunell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mrs. George [Replacement]

Ms. Norbury [Replacement]

Mrs. Heron [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Frau Zeller

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble

Lucie Manette (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Ensemble [Replacement]

Annie [Replacement]

Mrs. Corry (Understudy) [Replacement]

Mary Poppins (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Mary Hatch Bailey

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Bonnie

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2004
Princess Maria

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Widow Douglas (Understudy)

Mary Jane Wilkes (Understudy)

Joanna Wilkes (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Mathilde

Ensemble

Cora

Ensemble/Other Roles

Millie Dillmount (Understudy)

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Other Roles

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Paulette/Pamela

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eponine [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


Catherine Brunell Awards and Nominations

Kevin Kline Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Catherine BrunellMy Fair Lady

Kevin Kline Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Catherine BrunellOklahoma!

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Photos: Inside Neil Berg's 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre


Neil Berg's '100 Years of Broadway' was perfomed on  July 23, 2023 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Check out photos here!

Photos: Backstage at Axelrod Performing Arts Center's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY with Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar


The Axelrod Performing Arts Center just concluded The Bridges of Madison County, The Musical, starring Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian's Rainbow) and Aaron Lazar (A Little Night Music, The Light in the Piazza).

Photo Flash: Mandy Gonzalez, Kathryn Gallagher, Laura Osnes, and More in Breast Cancer Research Foundation's VIRTUAL HOT PINK EVENING


Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign, the evening featured appearances by Jordana Brewster, Edie Falco, Cheryl Hines, Patti LaBelle, Lisa Ling, Joan Lunden, Carolyn Murphy, Emma Myles, Amy Robach, Molly Sims and others.

Beth Leavel, Joshua Dela Cruz, Ali Ewoldt, and More To Join Act II Of 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER: A Virtual Celebration Of Broadway


Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, Joshua Dela Cruz, and Ali Ewoldt, will be featured in 20 & UNDER SING 20 & OVER: ACT II, a virtual benefit concert celebrating Broadway musicals, written at least 20 years ago, by having young rising stars (ages 20 and under) pair up with Broadway stars from the Broadway or touring company of each show they are singing from.

A BroadwayWorld Guide to NBC's ONE NIGHT ONLY: THE BEST OF BROADWAY Special Airing Tonight!


Wondering the who/what/where/when/why/how about the One Night Only special? BroadwayWorld is here to help answer your questions!

BWW Exclusive: Catherine Brunell Opens Up About Returning to MEAN GIRLS for NBC's ONE NIGHT ONLY Special


On Thursday night, December 10, Broadway fans will have a new reason to rejoice. That's because NBC is celebrating the holidays with a special tribute to Broadway with a two-hour special- One Night Only: The Best of Broadway. 

VIDEO: Grey Henson And the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Perform 'Stop'


Quarantine is so not fetch, To make matters a little easier for Mean Girls fans, the production gifted us some much needed Broadway! Check out the show's original Damien, Tony-nominee Grey Henson and the talented cast of Mean Girls on Broadway tapping into their worst impulses in the number, 'Stop'!

LISTEN: Hear 'Bossed Up' A Cut Song From MEAN GIRLS!


Get a first listen to Mean Girls' original Act Two opener, 'Bossed Up'

VIDEO: Catherine Brunell, Natalie Cortez, Nick Spangler and James Moye Headline Virtual Concert For Health Care Workers and Local Communities


Broadway stars Catherine Brunell, Natalie Cortez, Nick Spangler and James Moye performed a special virtual edition of When Broadway Goes Dark, Van Dyk Goes Live, hosted by Van Dyk Health Care in support of health care workers and the families they serve.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Sabrina Carpenter's First Night in MEAN GIRLS


Singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter is making her Broadway debut in the role of Cady Heron! She played her first performance yesterday, Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Sabrina Carpenter to Make Broadway Debut as Cady Heron in MEAN GIRLS


The producers of Mean Girls announced today that singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Cady Heron' beginning Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). She will play a limited 14-week engagement through Sunday, June 7th. For information regarding Sabrina's specific performance schedule, please refer to www.MeanGirlsonBroadway.com.

BWW Flashback: Cameron Dallas' Journey to His Broadway Debut in MEAN GIRLS


As the start of his limited run in a?oeMean Girlsa?? approaches, Cameron Dallas is finding where he belongs in the Broadway community.

Catherine Brunell Joins The Broadway Cast Of MEAN GIRLS Beginning Tonight


Catherine Brunell (Something Rotten!, Thoroughly Modern Millie) will join the cast of Mean Girls as 'Mrs. Heron / Ms. Norbury / Mrs. George' beginning tonight, Wednesday, December 11. Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard played her final performance in the roles on Sunday, December 8.

Photo Coverage: Sekhmet Sisterhood Presents NIGHT OF BROADWAY


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presented a special evening of entertainment for Sekhmet Sisterhood's Night of Broadway on Sunday, September 8 at 7:00 PM. Performers included Milly Shapiro (Hereditary, Matilda), Catherine Brunell (Something Rotten, Les Miserables), Mallory Bechtel (Hereditary, Dear Evan Hansen), Kimberly Marable(Hadestown), Analise Scarpaci (A Christmas Story, Matilda), Laurissa 'Lala' Romain(South Pacific), and emcee for the evening, Terra C MacLeod (Chicago).

Milly Shapiro and More Sing For Sekhmet Sisterhood At The Green Room 42


THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?" Broadway's newest intimate concert venue a?" will present a special evening of entertainment for Sekhmet Sisterhood's Night of Broadway on Sunday, September 8 at 7:00 PM. Following the announcement of several performers including Milly Shapiro (Hereditary, Matilda), Catherine Brunell (Something Rotten, Les Miserables), and Mallory Bechtel (Hereditary, Dear Evan Hansen). the line up just keeps growing! Joining this already power-packed cast includes Kimberly Marable (Hadestown), Analise Scarpaci (A Christmas Story, Matilda), Laurissa a?oeLalaa?? Romain (South Pacific), and emcee for the evening, Terra C MacLeod (Chicago). They will raise money for the newly established 501c3 non-profit organization Sekhmet Sisterhood, devoted to empowering women to make a difference and change the world by banding together, sharing experiences and supporting each other. These powerful Broadway stars will sing songs that take you through the evolution of sisterhood over the years, while raising money for an important cause. Musical Direction by Laura Bergquist. Cabaret Direction Melanie Lockyer.

Milly Shapiro And More Sing For Sekhmet Sisterhood At The Green Room 42, September 8


THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?' Broadway's newest intimate concert venue a?' will present a special evening of entertainment for Sekhmet Sisterhood's Night of Broadway on Sunday, September 8 at 7:00 PM.

Rob McClure & Kate Baldwin Will Lead Reading of MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical


As BroadwayWorld reported last summer, Alchemation and Kevin McCollum plan to bring a musical version of MRS. DOUBTFIRE to Broadway! Four-time Tony Award Winner Jerry Zaks will direct, joined by Tony Award Nominees John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick (book) and Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick (music and lyrics).

Major Attaway, Catherine Brunell, Natalie Cortez And James Moye Headline Concert For Alzheimer's Awareness


Broadway stars Major Attaway, Catherine Brunell, Natalie Cortez and James Moye will form a special cast for When Broadway Goes Dark, Van Dyk Goes Live, a benefit concert to support Alzheimer's awareness Monday, November 12th at 7:00pm at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ.

Norbert Leo Butz, Erika Henningsen, Alysha Umphress and More to Sing for BROADWAY BEATS HUNGER at Paper Mill Playhouse


 Broadway's best will come together for the holidays to support the second annual Broadway Beats Hunger performance at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey on December 10 that 7PM. All proceeds raised will go directly to Summit Medical Group Foundation and Community Food Bank of New Jersey's joint initiative, Food, Health and Hope: An Answer to Diabetes,which is committed to reducing the impact of New Jersey's deadly diabetes epidemic.

Norbert Leo Butz, Kyle Dean Massey, and More Will Perform at Paper Mill's Broadway Beats Hunger


Broadway's best will come together for the holidays to support the second annual Broadway Beats Hunger performance at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey on December 10th at 7PM.All proceeds raised will go directly to Summit Medical Group Foundation and Community FoodBank of New Jersey's joint initiative, Food, Health and Hope: An Answer to Diabetes,which is committed to reducing the impact of New Jersey's deadly diabetes epidemic.

Catherine Brunell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Catherine Brunell been in?

Catherine Brunell has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Catherine Brunell been in?

Catherine Brunell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Catherine Brunell been nominated for?

Catherine Brunell has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at the Kevin Kline Awards for her performances in My Fair Lady and Oklahoma!.

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