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Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Maria Friedman STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022

[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Golde [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Marian Halcombe

Marian Halcombe

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Marian Holcombe

[West End]
London Revival, 2003
Mother

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Sukie

[West End]
London Concert, 1997
Fosca

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1997
Liza Elliott

[West End]
London Revival, 1996
Fosca

[Regional (UK)]
Regional Production, 1992
Mary

[West End]
London Revival, 1990
Marie (Act Two)

Dot (Act One)

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1987
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1987
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1980
Doris

Maria Friedman Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
DIRECTOR
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2012]
Director

Maria Friedman Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Maria FriedmanMerrily We Roll Along


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance

Maria Friedman, The Woman in White

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, The Woman In White


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Ragtime

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Chicago

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark


winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Passion


winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Entertainment

Maria Friedman

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George

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Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Video: Jonathan Groff Discusses MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Tony Nominations

Jonathan Groff, who is currently playing the role of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, visited Live With Kelly and Mark on Tuesday. On the show, he talked about the Tony nominations that the musical received, including one for each of the leading cast members. Watch the video!
Broadway Buying Guide: May 28, 2024- HADESTOWN Is Back on Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 28, 2024.
Photos: Inside 2024 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. Check out photos from inside the ceremony!
Jonathan Groff Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY & MARK Next Week

Tune in to Live with Kelly & Mark next week to see Jonathan Groff on the show! Groff, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, will visit the morning talk show on Tuesday, May 28. The program airs at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST on ABC and ABC Affiliates across the US.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 24, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Patrick Wilson Sing 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' from Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert

In December of 2023, Broadway luminaries gathered together to celebrate the historic partnership and songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, 80 years after the premiere of their first musical, Oklahoma! Ahead of the PBS premiere on May 31, check out a clip from the concert of Patrick Wilson performing the classic Oklahoma! opening number Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin.'
Photos: Maria Friedman and More Honored At the Women on Broadway Dinner

Creative Artists Agency recently hosted its inaugural Women on Broadway dinner in New York. The dinner celebrated the record-breaking contributions of the women who made the 2023-2024 Broadway season a success. See photos from the event.
Photos: Jonathan Groff and Friends Celebrate New Sardi's Caricature

2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster.
Video: Learn About the History of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Learn about the history of Merrily We Roll Along! Learn more about the show, currently playing on Broadway, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' on THE LATE SHOW

Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe performed 'Old Friends' from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. Check out the video here!
MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Air on Sky Arts in the UK

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 6 p.m.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Trio to Perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight

Tune in tonight to see Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe perform from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show! On Monday, May 20, the Tony-nominated performers will be singing from the musical on Stephen Colbert's late-night show. The program airs at 11:35/10:35c on CBS and Paramount+.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 20, 2024- Broadway Classics Top the Week

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Sarah Paulson, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Win 2024 Drama League Awards - See the Full List

The best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 90th Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld we be bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who takes home the top prizes!
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals

The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Sing 'Growing Up' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Merrily We Roll Along is one of the most celebrated shows of the season, and its star Jonathan Groff is one of the reasons. Watch as he sings 'Growing Up' in this new music video!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 13, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr. in His Debut

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Exclusive: Watch the Cast of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY Sing 'Edelweiss'

In December of 2023, Broadway luminaries gathered together to celebrate the historic partnership and songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Ahead of the PBS premiere on May 31, check out an exclusive clip from the concert, featuring Aaron Tveit, Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, and more singing Edelweiss from The Sound of Music. Watch the video here!

Maria Friedman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maria Friedman been in?

Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Maria Friedman been in?

Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.

What was Maria Friedman's first West End show?

Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980

What awards has Maria Friedman been nominated for?

Maria Friedman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards and Drama Desk Awards for "Merrily We Roll Along," Best Director at the Olivier Awards for the same production, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "The Woman in White," Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The Woman In White," "Ragtime," "Chicago," "Lady In The Dark," and "Passion," Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards, and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Sunday In The Park With George."

What awards has Maria Friedman won?

Maria Friedman has won several awards for her performances, including a Theatre World Award for "The Woman in White," Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for "Ragtime" and "Passion," and a Best Entertainment Olivier Award.

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