Jennifer Mudge

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JENNIFER MUDGE can currently be seen on HBO's critical hit "Somebody Somewhere". She has also appeared as Robert De Niro’s oldest daughter in Martin Scorsese's THE IRISHMAN, and in the indie family baseball feature TWELVE, as well as NOSTALGIA, by Mark Pellington (with Ellen Burstyn and Jon Hamm), and WRITE WHEN YOU GET WORK, directed by Stacy Cochran. She was in THE DRUMMER opposite Danny Glover, and the indie feature BEAUTIFUL DREAMER. She was seen in "The Bite", “Instinct” and “Elementary”, all on CBS, and shot a pilot for CBS/Warner Bros., as the wife of Michael Chiklis and directed by Anthony Hemingway.
Most recent stage appearances include The NY Times Critic's digital pick TARTUFFE for Molière in the Park, the world premiere of Will Eno’s THE PLOT, directed by Oliver Butler for the Yale Rep, and Heidi Armbruster’s MRS.CHRISTIE at Dorset Theatre Festival. She also appeared in Alena Smith’s ICEBERGS at the Geffen Playhouse and starred opposite Matthew Perry in the West End record-breaking THE END OF LONGING at the Playhouse Theatre. Other roles include the Witch in the acclaimed revival of INTO THE WOODS for Fiasco at the Roundabout (nominee, Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Lucille Lortel Awards), OF GOOD STOCK at MTC, ROCKY on Broadway, and in Neil LaBute's HAPPY HOUR as part of LaMama's aDa Festival. She appeared opposite Matthew Broderick in the Roundabout’s Broadway production of THE PHILANTHROPIST, and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for the first NY revival of DUTCHMAN, with Dulé Hill, at the Cherry Lane. She also played Maggie at the Geffen Playhouse in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, with John Goodman.
Other New York theater includes THE BIG MEAL (Playwrights Horizons), directed by Sam Gold, DON'T GO GENTLE (MCC), OOH-RAH by Bekah Brunstetter (Atlantic), Stephen Belber’s FAULT LINES (Naked Angels), directed by David Schwimmer, GEOMETRY OF FIRE and Craig Wright’s THE PAVILION (Rattlestick Theater), the world premiere of Terrence McNally’s THE STENDHAL SYNDROME (Primary Stages), RECKLESS (Broadway), and ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD. She has worked regionally at Arena Stage, Bay Street, NY Stage & Film, AL Shakespeare, CATF, Sundance, Perry-Mansfield, Westport Playhouse, Williamstown, and many shows at Trinity Rep Company.
Other film and TV appearances include Hal Hartley’s indie feature MY AMERICA, recurring roles on "Shades of Blue" (NBC) and “BOSS” opposite Kelsey Grammer (Starz), DEAD MAN DOWN, YOU DON'T KNOW JACK (HBO), and Mary Harron’s short film, SONNET FOR A TOWNCAR, opposite Josh Charles, Stephen Belber’s DRIFTING ELEGANT, directed by Amy Glazer, LEFTY LOOSEY, “Madam Secretary”, “The Big C”, “The Good Wife”, “Mercy”, “Life is Wild”, “Canterbury’s Law”, “Law & Order” and “L&O: Criminal Intent”.
She runs a production company with Liesl Tommy, Crocodile Eyes, where they have projects in deep development with partners such as Lynn Nottage, Disney+, Alex Dinelaris, Sister Pictures, Wagner Johnson Productions, and Paramount+, among others.
Jennifer was a 2007 recipient of the Marian Seldes-Garson Kanin Fellowship from the Theater Hall of Fame. She is a proud company member of Theatre of War, and has worked with AITAF, as well as teaching at Brooklyn College, UVA, Brown-Trinity, and San Jose State, among others. She holds an MFA from Trinity Rep.

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Jennifer Mudge STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Developmental Reading, 2016
Carly

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Jess

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2015
Witch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gloria

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Araminta

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Jess

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lula

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Pooty (Understudy)

Rachel (Understudy)

Sue (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Lana/Soprano


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Join Molière in the Park for an unforgettable evening at the OneLove OneTheater Gala, honoring Samira Wiley and Jérémie Robert. Don't miss this opportunity to support Molière in the Park's mission of fostering empathy and unity through the arts.

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HBO Renews SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE For Season Three

HBO announced that the critically acclaimed comedy series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE has been renewed for a third season. From Mighty Mint, Duplass Brothers Productions, and creators and executive producers Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, the series follows Sam (played by Everett), a true Kansan.

VIDEO: HBO Shares SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE Season Two Trailer

Cast includes Bridget Everett (Sam), Jeff Hiller (Joel), Mary Catherine Garrison (Tricia), Jane Brody (Mary Jo), Murray Hill (Fred Rococo), Mercedes White (Tiffani), Kailey Albus (Shannon), and Meighan Gerachis (Irma). New cast includes Tim Bagley (Brad), Jennifer Mudge (Susan), and Barbara Robertson (Darlene). Watch the video trailer now!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of Mike Birbiglia: THE OLD MAN & THE POOL

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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Danny Glover's THE DRUMMER

The Drummer tells three interwoven stories about the traumatic effects that war has on veterans from different generations. The film stars Danny Glover, Lillias White, Jennifer Mudge, Camilla Perez, Sam Underwood, and more. Watch the official trailer now!

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The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, September 14th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Sixteen actors have been paired with writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for them. From 6 PM until 10 PM, new monologues will be published every 15 minutes.  

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Moliere In The Park's TARTUFFE Opens Tonight

Molière in the Park free staged readings of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's TARTUFFE, directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien, opens tonight, May 26, and will continue through May 30, 2021.

Moliere In The Park Will Return To Prospect Park's LeFrak Center With Free Staged Readings Of TARTUFFE

Molière in the Park, co-presenting with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), and in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside, will present free staged readings of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's TARTUFFE, directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien, May 26 - 30, 2021.

Jennifer Mudge FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jennifer Mudge has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Jennifer Mudge has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Jennifer Mudge's first West End show was The End of Longing which opened in 2016

Jennifer Mudge has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at The Lortel Awards for her performance in Into the Woods and for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in Dutchman.

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