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Caroline O'Connor

Birth Place: Oldham, Lancashire, ENGLAND

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Caroline O'Connor BIO

Broadway: Miss Shields in A Christmas Story the Musical, Velma in Chicago. West End: Mabel Normand in Mack and Mabel (Olivier nomination); On The Town; Romance, Romance; Street Scene; Showboat. Australia: Chicago, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Funny Girl, PIAF, Bombshells (Olivier nomination), End Of The Rainbow. Also, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Rose in Gypsy, Phyllis in Follies, and Sarah Jane Moore in Assassins. Film: Moulin Rouge and De-Lovely.

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Caroline O'Connor STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Revival at Southwark Playhouse, 2018
Anna

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch

[Regional (US)]
Hartford Stage World Premiere Production, 2016
Lily

[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Production, 2013
Miss Shields

[West End]
Return Engagement [ENO Production], 2007
Hildy Esterhazy

[West End]
English National Opera Production, 2005
Hildy Esterhazy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Velma Kelly [Replacement]

Velma Kelly [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 1995
Mabel

[London Fringe]
Workshop, 1992
Performer

[Regional (UK)]
Regional Revival, 1992
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1991
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1988
Lulu

[West End]
London Revival, 1986
Gussy


Caroline O'Connor Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Caroline O'Connor, Anastasia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Caroline O'Connor, Anastasia

Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Actress in a Musical

Caroline O'Connor, Mack & Mabel

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MACK & MABEL IN CONCERT Comes to All Roads Theatre Company Next Month


All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of the beloved and rarely produced Broadway musical Mack & Mabel, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jenna Lea Rosen, and Caroline O’Connor. 

Caroline O'Connor Joins Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen in MACK & MABEL in Los Angeles


Caroline O'Connor, star of stage and screen, joins the cast of ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY's fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen.

Photos: Broadway's Caroline O'Connor Dazzles At Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2023 Gala


The Australian Theatre Festival NYC, helmed by Co-Artistic Directors & Executive Producers Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts hosted their second annual Fundraising Gala at The Players NYC on Sunday September 10. Honoring Broadway, West-End & Australian theatre icon Caroline O’Connor, and Broadway Producer Neil Gooding. 

Australian Theatre Festival NYC To Honor Caroline O'Connor And Producer Neil Gooding At 2023 Gala


Get ready for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2023 Fundraising Gala, honoring Broadway and West-End icon Caroline O'Connor and Producer Neil Gooding. Join in for an evening of performances and celebrations, showcasing Australian stories and artists in NYC. Tickets and tables are still available for purchase.

Caroline O'Connor Revealed as an Honoree For The Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2023 Gala


Co-Artistic Directors & Executive Producers Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts has announced Caroline O'Connor as an honoree for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2023 Gala.

John Foreman's Aussie Pops Orchestra 2023 Season Revealed


In an Aussie Pops first, the Orchestra is announcing a subscription season for 2023 which includes three magnificent concerts starring Australia's favourite performers including Rhonda Burchmore, Harrison Craig, Denis Walter, Casey Donovan, Caroline O'Connor, Silvie Paladino and Josh Piterman.

Voting Open for Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame Stars


It’s time to vote! South Australians are encouraged to help select the next artists to have their name set in lights on Adelaide Festival Centre’s star-studded Walk of Fame with online public voting open today.

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre


This is a fun, lively, funny production that really needs no introduction.

TO BARBRA, WITH LOVE Comes to Canberra, Adelaide, and Sydney


To Barbra, With Love, the highly successful celebration of the inimitable Barbra Streisand, will be remounted in Canberra, Adelaide and Sydney, with local symphony orchestras. Premiered with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall earlier this year, the concert was acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.

Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Announces Adelaide Season


It was announced today that Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL will play at the Festival Theatre, Adelaide from October as part of its Australian tour, produced by Adelaide’s own John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions. Internationally acclaimed and loved by audiences and critics alike, 9 TO 5 is pure gold carat fun! Waitlist now to be first in line to buy tickets ahead of the general public at 9to5themusical.com.au    

42ND STREET Complete Recording Will Be Released on April 8


Jay commenced the first complete recording of the original version of the musical with the original orchestrations by Philip J. Lang at Abbey Road Studios, London on October 5 1996 and completed it at Clinton Recording Studios, New York on October 19 1996. This will be the first time it is released to the public.

BWW REVIEW: Given The Musical Theatre Treatment, Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Remains The Feel Good Female Empowerment Story With A Stellar Australian Cast


Dolly Parton (Music and Lyrics) and Patricia Resnick’s (Book) musical adaptation of Resnick and Colin Higgins 1980’s ‘labour film’ 9 TO 5 bursts onto the Sydney stage with a fabulous and fun celebration of female empowerment. 

Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Adds Melbourne Dates to Australian Tour


Rehearsals have begun and the countdown is on to the much anticipated Australian premiere of this hilarious musical at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney on 16 February, followed by a limited season at the  Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane from 22 May. 

Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Rings in the Christmas Season With JINGLE BELLS


With Christmas on the way, the stars of 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL, Dolly Parton’s smash-hit West End musical, have started celebrating early, recording their own Dolly Parton-inspired take on the traditional Jingle Bells.

New Tickets On Sale For 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL in Sydney


The countdown is on to the much anticipated Australian premiere of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, Dolly Parton's smash-hit West End musical, which will open in February at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, followed by a limited season at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane from May.

Caroline O'Connor and Eddie Perfect Will Lead 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL in Sydney in 2022


Two of the stars have been announced for the Australian premiere of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, Dolly Parton's smash-hit West End musical, which will open in February at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

Photos: THE PLEASURE GARDEN Opens at Above The Stag Theatre


A wildly funny new musical is taking a peek through the bushes to discover and celebrate Vauxhall's history as a hedonistic playground. Written by Glenn Chandler with music by Charles Miller, The Pleasure Garden is now playing at Above The Stag Theatre, a stone's throw from the historic park where its story is set.

THE PLEASURE GARDEN - A Vauxhall Musical Will Be Performed Above The Stag Theatre Next Month


A wildly funny new musical will take a peek through the bushes to discover and celebrate Vauxhall's history as a hedonistic playground. Written by Glenn Chandler with music by Charles Miller, The Pleasure Garden will play at Above The Stag Theatre, a stone's throw from the historic park where its story is set.

LIGHT THE WAY DANCE CONVENTION Will Be Performed at Sydney Coliseum Theatre in August


The inaugural LIGHT THE WAY DANCE CONVENTION to be hosted by Luke Jacobz will provide a spectacular three days and nights of learning, performance, and dance from 6 to 8 August at the Coliseum Theatre, West HQ.

VIDEO: Watch an ANASTASIA Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with a ANASTASIA Reunion featuring Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, Mary Beth Peil, Max von Essen, John Bolton and Caroline O'Connor. Donations tonight will be matched up to $10,000 by an Anonymous Stars In The House Friend!

Caroline O'Connor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Caroline O'Connor been in?

Caroline O'Connor has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Caroline O'Connor been in?

Caroline O'Connor has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Caroline O'Connor's first West End show?

Caroline O'Connor's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1986

What awards has Caroline O'Connor been nominated for?

Caroline O'Connor has been nominated for the following awards: Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Anastasia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Anastasia, and Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Mack & Mabel.

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