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STAGE CREDITS

Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Sally Bowles [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Cabaret
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
[Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Jaws 3-D
[ 1983 ] Kelly Ann Bukowski
All the Right Moves
[ 1983 ] Lisa
The Wild Life
[ 1984 ] Anita
Red Dawn
[ 1984 ] Erica
Back to the Future
[ 1985 ] Lorraine Baines
Going Undercover
[ 1985 ] Marigold de la Hunt
Howard the Duck
[ 1986 ] Beverly Switzler
SpaceCamp
[ 1986 ] Kathryn
Some Kind of Wonderful
[ 1987 ] Amanda Jones
Casual Sex?
[ 1988 ] Stacy
The Wizard of Loneliness
[ 1988 ] Sybil
Back to the Future Part II
[ 1989 ] Lorraine
Back to the Future Part III
[ 1990 ] Maggie McFly, Lorraine McFly
Article 99
[ 1992 ] Dr. Robin Van Dorn
Dennis the Menace
[ 1993 ] Alice Mitchell
The Beverly Hillbillies
[ 1993 ] Laura Jackson
The Little Rascals
[ 1994 ] Ms. Roberts
The Unknown Cyclist
[ 1998 ] Melissa Cavatelli
Fish Don't Blink
[ 2002 ] Clara
Come Away Home
[ 2005 ] Carol Lamm
California Dreaming
[ 2007 ] Ginger Gainor
Spy School
[ 2008 ] Claire Miller
Exit Speed
[ 2008 ] Maudie McMinn
Rock Slyde
[ 2009 ] Mter Bartologist
Fatal Secrets
[ 2009 ] Rebecca
Splinterheads
[ 2009 ] Susan Frost
I Was a 7th Grade Dragon Slayer
[ 2010 ] Laura
Thin Ice
[ 2011 ] Jo Ann Prohka
J. Edgar
[ 2011 ] Lela Rogers
Mayor Cupcake
[ 2011 ] Mary Maroni
The Trouble with the Truth
[ 2012 ] Emily
Ping Pong Summer
[ 2014 ] Crandall Miracle
Left Behind
[ 2014 ] Irene Steele
Stars Are Already Dead
[ 2016 ] Aunt Sophia
The Dog Lover
[ 2016 ] Liz Holloway
Who We Are Now
[ 2017 ] Alana
Literally, Right Before Aaron
[ 2017 ] Deb
The Year of Spectacular Men
[ 2017 ] Deb Klein
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
[ 2018 ] Jules Osborn-Burgess
Little Women
[ 2018 ] Marmee
Luis and the Aliens
[ 2018 ] Ms. Diekendaker
You Are Here
[ 2019 ] Helen
Dinner in America
[ 2020 ] Betty
Mark, Mary & Some Other People
[ 2021 ] Aunty Carol
Ten Tricks
[ 2022 ] Grace
The Disappearance of Cari Farver
[ 2022 ] Nancy Farver
Unplugging
[ 2022 ] Perkins

TV Shows

Caroline in the City
Caroline Duffy, Sleigh Bell
Family Guy
Teenaged Girl in Diner, Lorraine McFly
For the People
Chief Dep. Dist. Atty. Camille Paris
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Vonnie Zero
Scorpion
Veronica Dineen
Switched at Birth
Kathryn Kennish
The Goldbergs
Fran
The Chicken Sisters
Nancy Hillier
Still Here Hollywood Podcast
Lea Thompson
The Chicken Sisters
[ 2024-2025 ] Nancy HillierNancy

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Kristen Bell to Star in New Musical Comedy THREE MONTHS LATER
by Gillian Blum - Dec 27, 2025

Kristen Bell, Lea Thompson, and Camille Chen will star in a new musical comedy, Three Months Later, which will play a three-day engagement at the Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles this February.
Photos: Tokyo ComicCon 2025 Photo
Photos: Tokyo ComicCon 2025
by Ayaka Ozaki - Dec 18, 2025

​​​​​​​Tokyo ComicCon: Since its launch in 2016, Tokyo Comic Con has served as a celebration of pop culture, offering fans the chance to interact with internationally renowned actors and acclaimed artists, view and photograph screen-used props, and connect through cosplay and fan communities. The event has previously welcomed global stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom, and its ninth edition returned from December 5 for a three-day run in 2025. This year, the appearance of Johnny Depp generated nationwide excitement. The edition also featured an unprecedented number of celebrity guests, including Elijah Wood (“The Lord of the Rings”), Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts”), and Sebastian Stan (“Thunderbolts*”). Koji Yamamoto served as the official ambassador, while the main stage was hosted by Yuichi Nakamaru and LiLiCo. This article presents a digest of the highlights from the event’s three days on the main stage.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Returning to Theaters for 40th Anniversary Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Returning to Theaters for 40th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 29, 2025

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the 1985 film, which inspired the Broadway musical, is returning to theaters nationwide this October.
STARZ and Hallmark+ Partnering with Prime Video on New Streaming Bundle Photo
STARZ and Hallmark+ Partnering with Prime Video on New Streaming Bundle
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

STARZ and Hallmark+ have announced that a new bundle is now available via Prime Video in the U.S. New customers can access both streamers for $13.99/month, more than a 25 percent savings.
A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Will Make West Coast Premiere at Theatre 40 Photo
A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Will Make West Coast Premiere at Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

A Jukebox for the Algonquin will make its West Coast Premiere engagement of a new comedy, written by Paul Stroili, directed by Larry Eisenberg, and produced for Theatre Forty by David Hunt Stafford.
BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT Comes to the Palace Theatre Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT Comes to the Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

The Palace Theater and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra (WSO) are joining forces to present the beloved classic sci-fi film, Back to the Future, with live orchestral accompaniment.
Huey Lewis Adds 'Power' To Fan Expo New Orleans Lineup Photo
Huey Lewis Adds 'Power' To Fan Expo New Orleans Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

FAN EXPO New Orleans fans are ready to go 'Back in Time' with the largest gathering ever of Back to the Future stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
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LORD OF THE RINGS Standout Serkis, DOCTOR WHO & SMALLVILLE Stars Added To Fan Expo NOLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

As if the biggest reunion of the Back to the Future trilogy stars plus 'Firefly,' and more guests weren't enough, FAN EXPO New Orleans revealed the latest additions to the pop culture extravaganza. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Nov 13, 2024

Is there some sort of formula for roping in both fans of a hit movie and stage hounds, to catch lightning in a new medium? Judging by what the musical's book writer Bob Gale, director John Rando and the musical team must have been thinking, the answer is you slavishly remake the movie on stage.
Cast Members From STAR WARS, DOCTOR WHO & More to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans Photo
Cast Members From STAR WARS, DOCTOR WHO & More to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

FAN EXPO New Orleans has revealed new celebrity guests for its 2025 event, including Anthony Daniels from STAR WARS, Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch from SUPERMAN & LOIS, and Jodie Whittaker from DOCTOR WHO. Learn more!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 24, 2024

The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 12, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
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Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd & More From BACK TO THE FUTURE to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of BACK TO THE FUTURE at FAN EXPO New Orleans with stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and more. Plus, meet cast members from SMALLVILLE and FIREFLY. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lea Thompson, Kevin Pollak, Leanne Melissa Bishop, and Aaron Ashmore to Lead Cast of Photo
Lea Thompson, Kevin Pollak, Leanne Melissa Bishop, and Aaron Ashmore to Lead Cast of WHAT IF
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

Lea Thompson, Kevin Pollak, Leanne Melissa Bishop, and Aaron Ashmore will the lead cast of the upcoming film WHAT IF.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Composer Glen Ballard Gets a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Photo
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by Lauren Hilton - Jul 16, 2024

Take a look at these photos of Back to the Future's composer, Glen Ballard, as he celebrates receiving his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Penguin Rep Theatre Will Host A Special Evening With Actor, Director & Author Andrew McCarthy
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a special evening with Andrew McCarthy on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Theater in Suffern, New York.
A Special Evening With Andrew McCarthy Comes To The Lafayette Theater in July Photo
A Special Evening With Andrew McCarthy Comes To The Lafayette Theater in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, will present a special evening with Andrew McCarthy on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Theater in Suffern, New York.
Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg Will Join Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Photo
Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg Will Join Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2024

BACK TO THE FUTURE has found some new cast members in Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg. We have all of the details!
Ektor River Cast in New Hallmark Series THE CHICKEN SISTERS Photo
Ektor River Cast in New Hallmark Series THE CHICKEN SISTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024

Ektor River, who made his Broadway debut as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet!, has been cast in The Chicken Sisters, a new Hallmark series based on the novel by KJ Dell’Antonia. Other cast members include Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025 Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway has just been released for sale through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
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