Mary Testa

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Mary Testa BIO

Broadway: Wicked, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Chicago, 42nd St., Marie Christine, On the Town, Forum, The Rink, Marilyn, Barnum. Off-Broadway includes: Portuguese Kid, Government Inspector, First Daughter Suite, Queen of the Mist, See What I Wanna See, A New Brain. Much film and television. Twelve original cast albums. Multiple Tony, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Drama League nominations and a special Drama Desk award celebrating 'Three Decades of Outstanding Work.'

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Mary Testa STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Granmama (Magdalena)

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores! Production, 2023
Widow Corney

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Aunt Eller

[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Production, 2018
Aunt Eller

[Off-Broadway]
Royal Family Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Dragonetti

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Adaptation, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Barbara Bush

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [Off-Broadway], 2013
Shirley

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Governor's Wife

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group, 2011
Anna Edson Taylor

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
General Matilda B. Cartwright

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Melpomene

Medusa

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Myra Kesselman [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2006
Melephone

Melephone

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Aunt Monica

The Medium

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Woman #2

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Lorena Hickock

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"The Gentleman Is a Dope" Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Maggie Jones

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Angie

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Voice Over

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Magdalena

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Dorine

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Roles originated by Fanny Brice

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Madame Maude P. Dilly

Little Old Lady

Little Old Lady/Mme. Maude P. Dilly

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Lisa

Lisa

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Roz

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Little Old Lady/Mme. Maude P. Dilly/People of New York

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Domina

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Zerbinette

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Gladys (Secrets)

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Mrs. Dewey (Finnegan's)/ Mona (Peter Breaks Through)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Taradee

Taradee

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Rita

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Rita

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Subway Orator/ Cousin Elizabeth/ Shalamis (Tiny Mommy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Sally

Sally

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Patty Ann

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1984
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Angel (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Dottie

Hedda

Factory Girl

Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Singing Telegram Lady

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Pre-Show Entertainer [Replacement]

Ensemble (Understudy) [Replacement]

Joice Heth (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1980
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Miss Goldberg

Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer


Mary Testa Movies

[1979]Going in Style Teller

[1990]Stanley & Iris Joanne

[1995]Two Bits Housewife

[1996]Sleepers Nun

[1999]The Out-of-Towners Dominatrix

[2001]The Business of Strangers Receptionist

[2004]Tony & Tina's Wedding Sister Clare

[2005]Stay Waitress #1

[2007]Goodbye Baby Cting Director

[2009]Four Single Fathers Maria

[2010]Eat Pray Love Laundromat Gal

[2010]The Bounty Hunter Maid at the Taj

[2012]Archaeology of a Woman Senior Center Director

[2013]Tio Papi Principal Rosen

[2014]Big Stone Gap Zia Maria Luisa

[2016]Love on the Run Nadine

[2016]Looking for the Jackalope Barb

[2018]Most Likely to Murder Mrs. Lipman

[2018]The Portuguese Kid Mrs. Dragonetti

[2018]A Vigilante Eva Greenberg


Mary Testa TV Shows

Courage the Cowardly Dog Shirley the Medium

Jack in a Box Jack's Mother, Mom, Mother

The Battery's Down Blue Bull Casting Director, Casting Director

The Good Fight Amy Ann Howard

Whoopi Sophia

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Mary Testa News


THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released Next Week

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release The Gardens of Anuncia (Original Cast Recording) – based on the recent Lincoln Center Theater production – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, March 22. Learn More about the show!

Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY

Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell.

Sara Jean Ford and Ta'Rea Campbell Join Workshop of Ed Kleban's GALLERY

The Weathervane Theatre will offer a workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban. We have all the details!

Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Mary Testa to Star in GALLERY Workshop Presentation at The Weathervane Theatre

The Weathervane Theatre will offer a Workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban (A Chorus Line). Learn more about Gallery and see who is starring!

Kathleen Chalfant, Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Melissa Leo, Mary Testa And More Are Part WOMEN ON FIRE: FAIR IS FOUL

Outer Critics' Circle award-nominated Royal Family Productions, a non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, will present a workshop run of a brand new chapter of the WOMEN ON FIRE series, subtitled Fair is Foul.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Go Inside the Cast Recording Session of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

Check out photos from the cast recording session of The Gardens of Anuncia!

BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards December 5th Standings; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released in 2024

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

See photos from opening night of The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center Theater!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 22nd, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 22, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Exclusive: Watch Mary Testa Sing 'Miss the Man' from THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive video clip of 'Miss the Man', performed by the great Mary Testa.

Review Roundup: THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater

The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Gardens of Anuncia opens tonight at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Mary Testa FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mary Testa has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

Mary Testa has not appeared in the West End.

Mary Testa has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Oklahoma!", Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Oklahoma!", Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Government Inspector", and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "First Daughter Suite". She has also received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at The Lortels for "First Daughter Suite", a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Queen of the Mist", and a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Queen of The Mist". Additionally, Testa has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "Queen of the Mist", Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Xanadu", Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "First Lady Suite", and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "42nd Street". She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "42nd Street" and "On the Town". Testa's performances in "On the Town" and "From Above" earned her Performance awards at the Obie Awards.

Mary Testa has won several awards, including the Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in "Queen of the Mist," the Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "First Lady Suite," and Performance awards at the Obie Awards for "On the Town" and "From Above."

Mary Testa's next show will be The Gardens of Anuncia which opens on 11/20/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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