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Christine Ebersole

Birth Place: Winnetka, IL, USA

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Christine Ebersole received virtually every Off-Broadway award and her second Tony for her dual 'role of a lifetime' in Grey Gardens. Other Broadway credits include Warpaint (Tony nomination) 42nd Street (Tony Award), Steel Magnolias, On the Twentieth Century, Camelot, Oklahoma!, Dinner at Eight (Tony nomination), The Best Man, and Blithe Spirit.
Ms. Ebersole has appeared in many feature films including Steven Universe: The Movie, Driveways, The Wolf of Wall Street, Amadeus, Tootsie, Richie Rich, Black Sheep, Dead Again, Folks!, Ghost dad, True Crime, My Girl 2 and The Big Wedding, which features an original composition she wrote and performed for the end credits.
Her extensive television credits include Woody Allen's "Crisis in Six Scenes," "Search Party," " Steven Universe Future," "Steven Universe," "Sullivan and Son," "Royal Pains," "Madam Secretary," "American Horror Story," "Ugly Betty," "Law and Order: SVU," "Pose, "Blue Bloods," "Boston Legal" and "Will and Grace." She appeared as Tesse Tura in "Gypsy" starring Bette Midler and was a series regular on the 1981-82 season of "Saturday Night Live."
Ms. Ebersole has appeared in numerous concert halls throughout the country including The Kennedy Center, Boston's Symphony Hal, and Carnegie Hall. She has performed her many critically acclaimed cabaret acts at the Cafe Carlyle and venues around the country.
CDs include In Your Dreams, Sunday in New York, Christine Ebersole Sings Noel Coward and Strings Attached.

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Christine Ebersole STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Elizabeth Arden

[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Elizabeth Arden

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Elvira

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Margo Channing

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
Edith Bouvier Beale

"Little" Edie Beale

'Little'' Edie Beale / Edith Bouvier Beale

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
"Little" Edie Beale/Edith Bouvier Beale

[New York]
Reading, 2005
"Little" Edie

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Paula Abagnale

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
M'Lynn

[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
The Drowsy Chaperone

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Muriel/Jolene

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Mme. Ernestine von Liebedich

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Aimee Semple McPherson

[Off-Broadway]
2003
(Irene Ruddock) A Lady of Letters

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Millicent Jordan

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Mabel Cantwell

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1999
Mame Dennis

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Roles originated by Eve Arden

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Dossie Lustig

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Liza Elliott

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Emily West

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Gerta Granville

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Natasha

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Skye Bullene [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1980
Guenevere

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Guenevere

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Ado Annie Carnes

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Agnes [Replacement]

Lily Garland (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Dana

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1975
Nancy [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 1983
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 2008
Edith Bouvier Beale/"Little" Edie Beale


Christine Ebersole Movies

Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Linda
Thief of Hearts
[ 1984 ] Janie Pointer
Amadeus
[ 1984 ] Katerina Cavalieri
Mac and Me
[ 1988 ] Janet Cruise
Ghost Dad
[ 1990 ] Carol
The Lounge People
[ 1991 ] Cynthia Lewis
Dead Again
[ 1991 ] Lydia Larson
Folks!
[ 1992 ] Arlene Aldrich
My Girl 2
[ 1994 ] Rose Zsigmond
Richie Rich
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Rich
Pie in the Sky
[ 1995 ] Mom Dunlap
Black Sheep
[ 1996 ] Governor Tracy
'Til There Was You
[ 1997 ] Beebee Moss
Pros & Cons
[ 1999 ] Kathy Stanford
My Favorite Martian
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Brown
True Crime
[ 1999 ] Bridget Rossiter
Love Comes to the Executioner
[ 2006 ] Miriam Prigusivac
Confessions of a Shopaholic
[ 2009 ] TV Show Host
The Drawn Together Movie!
[ 2010 ] Singer
The Wolf of Wall Street
[ 2013 ] Leah Belfort
The Big Wedding
[ 2013 ] Muffin
Emoticon ;)
[ 2014 ] Julia
Driveways
[ 2019 ] Linda
Steven Universe: The Movie
[ 2019 ] White Diamond
Licorice Pizza
[ 2021 ] Lucy Doolittle

Christine Ebersole TV Shows

Blue Bloods
Lena Janko
Ink
Belinda Carhardt
Madam Secretary
Lydia Dalton
Related
Renee
Royal Pains
Ms. Newberg
Ryan's Hope
Lily Darnell, Pearl Miller
Saturday Night Live
SNL Newsbreak Anchor
Search Party
Mariel, Mariel Davenport
Steven Universe
White Diamond, White Pearl
The Cavanaughs
Kit Cavanaugh

Christine Ebersole Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Christine Ebersole, War Paint

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

Christine Ebersole, War Paint

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christine Ebersole, War Paint


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Christine Ebersole , Grey Gardens


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christine Ebersole, Grey Gardens


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Christine Ebersole, Grey Gardens


winner
Drama League Awards - 2006 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christine Ebersole, Grey Gardens


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Special Citation

Christine Ebersole, Grey Gardens


winner
Obie Awards - 2006 - Performance

Christine Ebersole, Grey Gardens


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Christine Ebersole , Grey Gardens


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Christine Ebersole, Talking Heads


winner
Obie Awards - 2003 - Performance

Christine Ebersole, Talking Heads

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Christine Ebersole, Dinner at Eight

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Christine Ebersole, Dinner at Eight


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Christine Ebersole , 42nd Street


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Christine Ebersole, 42nd Street


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christine Ebersole, 42nd Street

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Christine Ebersole News


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CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall


Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

How Christine Ebersole Learned a Starring Broadway Role in Three Days


Christine Ebersole credits her stunning career of blockbuster films, Broadway smashes and hit TV shows to “perseverance and pluck” – and she has just the story to prove it.

Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May


Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Performers Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch Return To Bemelmans Bar At The Carlyle


Catch the latest performances by Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar.

Celebrated Singer/Songwriter Susan Werner Returns to Lincoln 


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Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Nathan Gunn, Bryonha Marie & More to Star in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall


MasterVoices will close its 2023-24 season on April 17 at Carnegie Hall with a revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Michael Korie based on the epic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck.

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Linda Purl Brings THIS COULD BE THE START to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael Next Month


Linda Purl has captivated millions of fans with her Broadway performances, her iconic television roles, as well as made for TV movies. Now she is coming to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael for one night only of incredible music with her show This Could be the Start.

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Performers Jim Caruso & Matt Baker Return To The Legendary Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel


PERFORMERS JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER return to Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel on Sundays from 9pm - Midnight starting Sunday, February 11, 2024. Join them for an evening of swinging standards and special guest performances. Don't miss this legendary show!

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Photos: Billy Stritch Plays Cafe Centro


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Photos: First Look at Big Noise Theatre's GREY GARDENS, Now Playing Through Late January


Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!

GREY GARDENS to Open at Big Noise Theatre Next Week


Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!

Christine Ebersole FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christine Ebersole been in?

Christine Ebersole has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Christine Ebersole been in?

Christine Ebersole has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Christine Ebersole's first West End show?

Christine Ebersole's first West End show was Grey Gardens which opened in

What awards has Christine Ebersole been nominated for?

Christine Ebersole has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "War Paint." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Ebersole received nominations for Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and another Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her role in "Grey Gardens." She also received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, a Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for her performance in "Grey Gardens." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and another Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Talking Heads." Ebersole received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Dinner at Eight." She was also nominated for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "42nd Street." Ebersole was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "42nd Street."

What awards has Christine Ebersole won?

Christine Ebersole has won several awards for her performances in various Broadway productions. These include Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Performance at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, all for her role in "Grey Gardens." She also won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Play and Performance awards at the Drama Desk and Obie Awards respectively for her performance in "Talking Heads," as well as Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "42nd Street." Additionally, she won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "42nd Street."

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