Robyn Payne

Birth Place: Indianapolis

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Robyn Payne is a singer, actor, and producer who loves to facilitate powerful experiences for her audiences.

She studied Opera at Indiana University's prestigious School of Music, where her love for performing began to shift. She decided that it might be good for to learn to act and dance a bit. So she made the transition from the School of Music to the Department of Theatre and Drama.

"There is something that I can't quite describe about how it feels to have a powerful affect on audiences. The role that seemed to affect people the most deeply was when I played Kala in Disney's Tarzan. I was nominated for an IRNE award for Best Supporting Actress in a musical for playing Tarzan's adopted ape mother. But what I find amazing is how many people come up to tell me what singing "You'll Be In My Heart," did for them. Some people told me that it made them think of their mother who had just passed. Others said that it reminded them of the way they felt when they first held their adopted their children. A woman even threw a bouquet of flowers to me onstage during the curtain call. (That is not something that I would have EVER imagined would happen to me, in real life.)"

After performing on Broadway and in regional theatres, as well as on numerous Television Shows, she still felt an itch for something more. She produced a concert by raising over $5000 on IndieGoGo.com, in 2013, with a band of 7 (including trumpet and violin) and 3 back-up singers.

Please visit www.RobynPayne.com to learn more.

Robyn Payne STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Gloria [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2005
Madeleine

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Ensemble [Replacement]

Sarabi [Replacement]


Robyn Payne News


Full Casting Announced For LIFE BOAT by Lloyd Khaner

Complete casting has been announced for the world premiere of Lloyd Khaner's LIFE BOAT which will be performed March 22-24, 2019 at Theater 54 at Shetler Studios and Theaters as part of The Riant Theater's Strawberry Theatre Festival. The play is directed by Benjamin Viertel (Bedaggered).

BWW Review: Murder, Mystery, Romance in Noir Comedy at Portland Stage

Portland Stage's current production of Michael Hollinger's 2000 noir comedy set in the Cold War era skillfully weaves a tapestry of three love stories and one murder against the backdrop of McCarthyism, nuclear bombs, 50s pop culture, and zany shenanigans - all of which makes for a delightful, fast-paced evening of nostalgic wit.

Hangar Theatre Brings a Classic Musical Comedy to the Finger Lakes Tonight

The Hangar Theatre will present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as this season's musical from June 29 until July 15, 2017. The musical combines the classical Broadway fare, the comedy of ancient Rome, and a healthy shake of vaudeville.

BWW Review: DISGRACED at Portland Stage Company

Strong work at Portland Stage.

Photo Flash: First Look at Reagle Music Theatre's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring the bright lights of 1920's New York City to the stage with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE from tonight, July 7, through July 17, 2016. Millie will run for eight performances at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston to Present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Casting Announced!

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring the bright lights of 1920's New York City to the stage with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Thoroughly Modern Mille from July 7-17, 2016.  Millie will run for eight performances at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452).  Directed by Broadway veteran Cynthia Thole (Me and My Girl), Millie will star Gabrielle Carrubba (American Idol Season 11, Spring Awakening) as Millie Dillmount, a small-town girl who arrives in New York City to lead a thoroughly modern life. Millie will also feature Maryann Zschau (Nunsense National Tour) reprising her IRNE Award-winning role as Mrs. Meers (Reagle Music Theater 2006) and IRNE nominee Mark Linehan (Shrek The Musical, South Pacific) as Trevor Graydon.  This lavish musical is filled with fabulous flappers, eccentric New Yorkers and soaring musical numbers including "Forget About the Boy" and "Only In New York."  

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO, MAMMA MIA!, FINDING NEVERLAND & More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park!

Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of Mamma Mia!, CHICAGO, Finding Neverland, SISTAS and the help of 39 STEPS. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special event below!

Brandy Norwood, Laura Michelle Kelly & More Will Perform at This Week's Broadway in Bryant Park

Later this week, 106.7 LITE FM will continue its 15th annual lunchtime theatre summer series, '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park.' The 2015 program will present the best of Broadway, FREE to the public, on six consecutive Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on the Bryant Park Stage. Thursday's line-up will include performances from the casts of CHICAGO (Brandy Norwood, Donna Marie Asbury, NaTasha Yvette Williams, David Bushman, Andrew Fitch, Kelcy Ann Griffin, Denny Paschall, Angel Reda, Michael Scirrotto, Tonya Wathen, Lara Seibert Young), Finding Neverland (Laura Michelle Kelly, Casey Butler, Jackson Demott Hill, Alex Dreier, Eli Tokash), SISTAS: The Musical (Emilie Battle, Tanesha Gary, Jennifer Fouche, Amy Goldberger, Robyn Payne), MAMMA MIA!, and 39 Steps (Arnie Burton, Billy Carter, Robert Petkoff, Brittany Vicars). 

SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Celebrates Third Year Off-Broadway

SISTAS: The Musical, the joyful Off-Broadway production recently celebrated its three year anniversary at St. Luke's Theatre. The cast, crew, and creative team gathered after the November 8 performance to celebrate with audience members and to kick off the show's fourth season.

MITF Awards to Honor Best of 2014 Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival, 10/27

The 2014 Midtown International Theater Festival culminates its 15th anniversary celebration with the MITF Awards recognizing the best of this summer's MITF and the February 2014 Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival.

Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, et al. Nominated for IRNE Awards!

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards recognize the extraordinary wealth of talent in the Boston theatre community, and this year's nominations have just been announced. IRNE Reviewers include among others David Brooks Andrews, Sheila Barth, Jules Becker, Kay Bourne, Beverly Creasey, Shirley Esthimer, Richard Fahey, Guy Giampapa, Norm Gross, Nancy Grossman, Bryce Lambert, Beatrice Lee, Kilian Melloy and Larry Stark.

Revamped 'Tarzan' Still a Jungle of Contradictions

David Henry Hwang's revised 'Tarzan: The Stage Musical,' getting its world premiere at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Mass., needs more time on the vine

Photo Coverage: TARZAN Premieres at North Shore Music Theatre

Press photos have just been released from North Shore Music Theatre's new regional production of TARZAN playing through July 24, 2011. For tickets and information, visit www.nsmt.org or (978)232-7200

TARZAN Opens at NSMT

From the masters of family entertainment, who brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will present a World Premiere production of the Disney musical, TARZAN, playing from July 12 - 24.

TARZAN Swings into North Shore Music Theatre Today, July 12

From the masters of family entertainment, who brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) are presenting Disney's musical, TARZAN, playing from July 12 - 24. Press night is scheduled for tomorrow, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

TARZAN Comes To NSMT July 13

From the masters of family entertainment, who brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will present a World Premiere production of the Disney musical, TARZAN, playing from July 12 - 24. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: Irish Rep Present CAMELOT in Concert Benefit!

Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre presented its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT yesterday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre. Charlotte Moore, who directed last year's acclaimed concert staging of BRIGADOON on Broadway and helms the Irish Repertory's current production of Dion Boucicault's THE SHAUGHRAUN, adapted and directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Irons, Barbour & Errico Star in CAMELOT at Irish Rep, 6/6

Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan. Charlotte Moore, who directed last year's acclaimed concert staging of BRIGADOON on Broadway and helms the Irish Repertory's current production of Dion Boucicault's THE SHAUGHRAUN, directs a cast of Broadway stars.

Melissa Errico, James Barbour Join Jeremy Irons In Irish Rep's CAMELOT; Full Cast Announced

Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan.

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