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Kristin Olness is happy make her return in the role of Helga, which she played in the '98 award winning revival of Cabaret. In addition to her Broadway endeavors, she has enjoyed a successful career performing as a singer, dancer and aerialist across the country and around the world. She was a featured aerialist in the Westchester Broadway revival of Barnum, and has toured the U.S. and abroad as a principal aerialist with Cirque Le Masque, Cirque on Ice, Circus Nexus, Day Glo Blu and ImaginAerial. She has choreographed many local productions in such NYC venues as La Mama and Theater for The New City, as well as productions in Maine, Philadelphia, and China. She co-founded and performs with Suspended Cirque, an innovative NYC based theatrical aerial company (suspendedcirque.com), and is also a co-founder and aerial teacher at the circus arts school Aerial Arts NYC (aerialartsnyc.com). To learn more about Kristin visit www.kristinolness.com.

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[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Helga

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Helga (Kit Kat Girl)

Helga


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THE MIDNIGHT EXPERIENCE Premieres at The Cutting Room in NYC on May 7th �" Now in Previews


'The Midnight Experience' will premiere at The Cutting Room in Midtown on May 7th. The wild rock 'n roll experience featuring aerialists and burlesque performers is now in previews at the Cutting Room on Saturday nights.

Photo Flash: Jacob Langfelder Rings in 2016 with Tori Scott, Broadway Stars and More


Producer Jacob Langfelder along with Diego Kolankowsky (Spring Awakening), AltaNeve wines and Marie Assante hosted a New Year's to remember at a luxe, two-story loft overlooking the Central Park fireworks. Guests were entertained to the early morning by performances from Tori Scott (Time Out Top 10 Cabaret Performers), Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad and Australian recording artist Brendan Maclean (Universal Music Group, Baz Luhrman's GREAT GATSBY, and VELVET). Scroll down for photos!

BWW Flashback: Closing Time at the Kit Kat Klub- CABARET Concludes Broadway Run Today


Below, BroadwayWorld salutes the show with a flashback of it's road back to Broadway!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 21-27


Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, the cast of LES MISERABLES celebrating one year on Broadway, a performance preview of THE VISIT, and more!

VIDEO: Alan Cumming Talks End of CABARET: 'It's Like the End of An Era for Me'


Alan Cumming stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to talk about starring in Broadway's CABARET, which ends its run this Sunday.

TV Exclusive: Michael McElroy & Broadway Inspirational Voices Perform 'Sunday' at Starry Sondheim Celebration!


On Sunday March 22nd, an all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of INTO THE WOODS and Sondheim from stage to screen. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive look at stage veteran Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices' performance of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE's hit number 'Sunday' - check it out below!

TV: Go INTO THE WOODS to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday!


On Monday night, March 22nd, an all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of Woods and Sondheim from stage to screen. Performances included music from Into the Woods as well as other Sondheim classics sung by feature film and Broadway talent including Lilla Crawford, Tituss Burgess, Lance Horne, Norm Lewis, Michael McElroy & Broadway Inspirational Voices, Abby Mueller, Andrew Nielson, Kristin Olness, Molly Pope, Christopher Sieber, Brian Sills,Catherine Walker, Trevor Vaughn, Michael-Leon Wooley, Karen Ziemba, Chip Zien and more. BroadwayWorld brings you interviews with all of the red carpet guests below!

TV: Watch Highlights from INTO THE WOODS Tribute to Stephen Sondheim


Film talent in attendance included actors Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford and MacKenzie Mauzy. BroadwayWorld brings highlights from the big event below!

Photo Flash: Broadway Salutes a Legend- Inside the INTO THE WOODS Tribute to Stephen Sondheim!


Just last night, an all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of Woods and Sondheim from stage to screen. Film talent in attendance included actors Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford and MacKenzie Mauzy. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the big event below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM


An all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of Woods and Sondheim from stage to screen. Film talent in attendance included actors Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford and MacKenzie Mauzy. Performances included music from Into the Woods as well as other Sondheim classics sung by feature film and Broadway talent including Lilla Crawford, Tituss Burgess, Lance Horne, Norm Lewis, Michael McElroy & Broadway Inspirational Voices, Abby Mueller, Andrew Nielson, Kristin Olness, Molly Pope, Christopher Sieber, Brian Sills, Catherine Walker, Trevor Vaughn, Michael-Leon Wooley, Karen Ziemba, Chip Zien and more.

CABARET Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway


Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony-winning musical production of Cabaret starring Alan Cumming and Sienna Miller, will conclude its acclaimed run on March 29, 2015. Directed by Sam Mendes and co-directed/choreographed by Rob Marshall.

INTO THE WOODS Cast, Broadway Vets Set for Tribute Concert to Mark Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday


In celebration of the March 24th in-home debut of 'INTO THE WOODS,' an all-star line-up of Broadway performers (presented by Jacob Langfelder) are uniting to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim, on the occasion of his 85th birthday on March 22 at 42 West, 514 W. 42 St. (between 10th/11th Ave.), New York, NY at 8 PM.

BWW Previews: John Arthur Greene in FREEDOM at 42 West in NYC, 3/30


Jacob Langfelder presents 'Freedom' an immersive concert celebrating the music of George Michael and WHAM! on Monday, March 30th at 8:00 pm at 42West in New York City.

Broadway Stars to Celebrate George Michael & WHAM! in 'FREEDOM' at 42West, 3/30


Jacob Langfelder presents Broadway the Hardway's 'FREEDOM -- An Immersive Concert Celebrating the Music of George Michael and WHAM!' on Monday, March 30th at 8pm at 42West (514 West 42nd Street).

VIDEO: CABARET's Alan Cumming Talks 50th Birthday Celebration & More on CBS


CABARET's Alan Cumming stopped by last night's THE LATE LATE SHOW, hosted by Whitney Cummings.

Photo: CABARET's Emma Stone & Alan Cumming Treat Cast to a Night on the Town!


CABARET stars Emma Stone and Alan Cumming treated their fellow cast mates to a late-night production of 'Queen of the Night' at the Paramount Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.

Breaking News: Sienna Miller Will Come to the CABARET; Set to Join Cast as 'Sally Bowles' This February


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) just announced that Sienna Miller ("American Sniper", After Miss Julie) will join the cast of CABARET starring opposite Alan Cumming beginning February 17, 2015. Miller will take over for current star Emma Stone, whose final performance is February 15, and play "Sally Bowles" for the final six weeks of the limited engagement through March 29, 2015.

Breaking CABARET News! Emma Stone Extends Thru Mid-February & Revival Sets March Closing; New Sally to Come


Roundabout has just announced that Emma Stone has extended her acclaimed run as "Sally Bowles" opposite her fellow 2015 Golden Globe nominee Alan Cumming as "Emcee" until February 15, 2015. Cumming will star in the show for the final 12 weeks of the limited engagement. CABARET opened on Broadway on April 24, 2014 and the engagement has been extended twice through March 29, 2015. Casting for a new "Sally Bowles" will be announced shortly.

Photo Flash: CABARET's Emma Stone Spotted Undercover in NYC's West Village


Actress Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are seen on December 29, 2014 in New York City.

Kristin Olness FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kristin Olness been in?

Kristin Olness has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Kristin Olness been in?

Kristin Olness has not appeared in the West End.

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