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BIO

Broadway credits include Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Spring Awakening, The Green Bird, Jackie, and The Iceman Cometh (1986). Off-Broadway credits include A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur; Taylor Mac's Hir; How I Spent Last Summer; Omnium Gatherum; Our Leading Lady; The Killer; Dog Opera (Obie Award); and Christopher Durang'fs Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them; Miss Witherspoon; and Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie). Nielsen has worked regionally all over the country, including at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Guthrie Theater, The Old Globe, Goodman Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theater, Folger Theatre (D.C.), and most recently at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton in Durang's Turning Off the Morning News. Television: "Happyish," "Elementary," "Political Animals," NBC's "The Sound of Music Live," Amazon's "Z: The Beginning of Everything." Film: Trouble, Morning Glory, The Savages, Small Time Crooks. Nielsen is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Yale School of Drama.

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STAGE CREDITS

Archduke
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Sladjana
Smash Smash
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Susan ()
Infinite Life Infinite Life
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Ginnie
Regretfully, So the Birds Are Regretfully, So the Birds Are
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Elinore
The Young Man From Atlanta The Young Man From Atlanta
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Lily Dale
Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Janice
A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur
[Off-Broadway]
La Femme Productions Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer
The Way of the World The Way of the World
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Folger Theatre Production, 2018
Rene
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Puck
Present Laughter Present Laughter
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Monica Reed
The Way of the World The Way of the World
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer
Hir Hir
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Paige
You Can't Take It with You You Can't Take It with You
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Penelope Sycamore
The Sound of Music Live! The Sound of Music Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Frau Schmidt
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
The Storyteller
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
To Be or Not To Be To Be or Not To Be
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Anna
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Madame de Volanges
Die Mommie Die!
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Bootsie Carp
Die Mommie Die!
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Die Mommie Die!
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Die Mommie Die!
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Crazy Mary
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mary
Our Leading Lady
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Verbena Morris
Spring Awakening Spring Awakening
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
The Adult Women [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Based on a Totally True Story
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Mary Ellen
Miss Witherspoon
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Veronica
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Eunice Hubbell
Omnium Gatherum
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Suzie
The Underpants
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Wonder of the World
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Lois Coleman
Comic Potential
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Carla Pepperbloom
The Green Bird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ninetta
Space
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Joan Bailey
Betty's Summer Vacation
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Mrs. Siezmagraff
Jackie
[Broadway]
1997
Sander Vanocer
Rose Kennedy
Martha Bartlett
Marilyn Monroe
Sander Vanocer
Marilyn Monroe
Martha Bartlett
Rose Kennedy
As Bees in Honey Drown
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Alexa Vere de Vere [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Second-Hand Smoke
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer
Henry V
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Alice
The Green Bird
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Ninetta
Measure for Measure
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Francisca/Mariana
Dog Opera
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Madeline Newell
Loose Knit
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Gina
The Holy Terror
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Gladys Powers
Love and Anger
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Eleanor Downey
Machinal
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Telephone Girl/Neighbor/Court Stenographer
Maids of Honor
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Pat Weinhardt
Neddy
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Elizabeth
Ubu
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Queen Rosamund
The Palace of Amateurs
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Kitty O'Rourke
The Merchant of Venice
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Nerissa
The Iceman Cometh
[Broadway]
1985
Pearl
Henry V
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Hostess Quickly/Queen of France

Movies

Advice from a Caterpillar
[ 1999 ] Barbara
Small Time Crooks
[ 2000 ] Emily Bailey
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Nurse
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Fan
That's What She Said
[ 2012 ] Judith
Son
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Naegle

TV Shows

Z: The Beginning of Everything
Minnie Sayre
The Gilded Age
[ 2022-2025 ] Mrs. Bauer
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
[ 2025-2025 ] Marion Gacy

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kristine Nielsen, Hir


winner
- 2013 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree

Kristine Nielsen

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Why Torture is Wrong

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, the People Who Love Them

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Betty's Summer Vacation


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Kristine Nielsen, Dog Opera

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News


Video: Patrick Page and More in ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Theatre Company Photo
Video: Patrick Page and More in ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

You can now get a first look at Roundabout Theatre Company's Off-Broadway production of Archduke, starring Patrick Page and more. The production is playing at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.
Review Roundup: Rajiv Joseph’s ARCHDUKE Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Rajiv Joseph’s ARCHDUKE Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Now playing at Roundabout Theatre Compny is Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke, directed by Darko Tresnjak. The new play just opened  at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. See what the critics are saying.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of ARCHDUKE Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of ARCHDUKE
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 13, 2025

Now playing at Roundabout Theatre Compny is Rajiv Joseph’s Archduke, directed by Darko Tresnjak. The new play just opened  at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Check out photos here!
Photos: Patrick Page and More in ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Theatre Company Photo
Photos: Patrick Page and More in ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Roundabout Theatre Company's Archduke, starring Tony Award-nominee Patrick Page as “Dragutin ‘Apis’ Dimitrijevic” and more.
Spotlight on Plays: October 2025 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: October 2025
by Team BWW - Oct 8, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in October 2025.
Photos: Patrick Page and More in Rehearsals for ARCHDUKE Photo
Photos: Patrick Page and More in Rehearsals for ARCHDUKE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos of Archduke at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Rajiv Joseph's ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of Rajiv Joseph's ARCHDUKE at Roundabout
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 30, 2025

Next up at Roundabout Theatre Company is the New York premiere of Archduke by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Tony and Obie Award-winner Darko Tresnjak. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos here!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Complete Cast Set for Rajiv Joseph's ARCHDUKE at Roundabout Photo
Complete Cast Set for Rajiv Joseph's ARCHDUKE at Roundabout
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of Archduke by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Tony and Obie Award-winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn more!
Listen: SMASH Star Bella Coppola Drops New Single 'One Night Stand' Photo
Listen: SMASH Star Bella Coppola Drops New Single 'One Night Stand'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 29, 2025

Bella Coppola, most recently seen on Broadway as Chloe Zervoulian in Smash, has released a new original single, 'One Night Stand.' Her latest single release follows 2020's 'Forbidden Fruit' and her 2019 EP, 'I Regret Nothing.' Listen to it here.
Charles Busch, Richard Kind, Celia Keenan-Bolger, To Star In DIE MOMMIE DIE! Benefit Photo
Charles Busch, Richard Kind, Celia Keenan-Bolger, To Star In DIE MOMMIE DIE! Benefit Reading At Sharon Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2025

The Sharon Playhouse will present a special one-night-only staged reading of Charles Busch’s cult camp classic Die Mommie Die! on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in The Bobbie Olsen Theater.
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Revival Opens on Broadway Photo
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Revival Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025

Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Finale Draws Record-Breaking 5 Million Viewers Photo
THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Finale Draws Record-Breaking 5 Million Viewers
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

Season 3 of The Gilded Age went out with a bang, as the finale episode of the HBO costume drama attracted 5.0 million viewers in its first three days of release in the U.S.
Listen: THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Soundtrack Now Streaming Photo
Listen: THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Soundtrack Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

WaterTower Music has released the official soundtrack for Season 3 of The Gilded Age, featuring original music by acclaimed composers Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams. Listen to it now!
THE GILDED AGE Hits New Viewership High with 4.6 Million Viewers for Penultimate Epis Photo
THE GILDED AGE Hits New Viewership High with 4.6 Million Viewers for Penultimate Episode of Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

As viewers prepare for the Season 3 finale, The Gilded Age continues to remain on top. According to new reports, the penultimate seventh episode of the HBO costume drama brought in 4.6 million viewers during its first three days.
Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek Photo
Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Ahead of the season finale airing of The Gilded Age, HBO Max has shared a new preview of the episode, which sees the Russell family navigate the aftermath of the shocking ending. Watch it now!
Exclusive: Ben Ahlers on Jack’s Big Break in THE GILDED AGE, Musical Theater Hopes, Photo
Exclusive: Ben Ahlers on Jack’s Big Break in THE GILDED AGE, Musical Theater Hopes, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

We caught up with actor Ben Ahlers, who shed light on portraying Jack's latest arc in The Gilded Age, unpacked what might be next in store for the character, and discussed both the current and past complications of living in New York City. 
THE GILDED AGE Sets Another Viewership Record as Season 3 Continues to Climb the Char Photo
THE GILDED AGE Sets Another Viewership Record as Season 3 Continues to Climb the Charts
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 31, 2025

According to new reports, the recent sixth episode of HBO's The Gilded Age has reached a new ratings high, with 4.5 million viewers tuning in during its first three days. 
Video: Morgan Spector Recalls Breakout Role in Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Photo
Video: Morgan Spector Recalls Breakout Role in Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 31, 2025

To celebrate the success of the ongoing third season of The Gilded Age, Broadway alum Morgan Spector visited The Tonight Show to chat with Jimmy Fallon about the series and looked back on his Broadway debut in A View From the Bridge. Check out the interview!
HBO Renews Broadway-Filled THE GILDED AGE For A Fourth Season Photo
HBO Renews Broadway-Filled THE GILDED AGE For A Fourth Season
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025

HBO's The Gilded Age has been renewed for a fourth season. From creator Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”), HBO’s The Gilded Age has achieved praise for its star-studded ensemble cast of Broadway talent, costume design, and production design.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kristine Nielsen been in?

Kristine Nielsen has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Kristine Nielsen been in?

Kristine Nielsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kristine Nielsen been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hir, Legend of Off Broadway Honoree () for , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Why Torture is Wrong, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for the People Who Love Them, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Betty's Summer Vacation and Performance (Obie Awards) for Dog Opera.

What awards has Kristine Nielsen won?

Kristine Nielsen is a Legend of Off Broadway Honoree and has won an Obie Award for Performance for Dog Opera.

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