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BIO

Alysha Umphress has been seen on Broadway in On the Town (as Hildy), American Idiot, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Bring it On!. Her other recent credits include: the Off-Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe, for which she received a Lucille Lortel Nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and whose cast won the Chita Rivera Award for Best Ensemble of a Musical; On the Town (again as Hildy) with the San Francisco Symphony under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas; and Wonderful Town (as Ruth Sherwood) with the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, which was recorded on the LSO label and available on iTunes.


Ms. Umphress’ regional credits include the world premiere of Beaches (the musical) as Cee Cee Bloom at Signature Theatre (earning a Helen Hayes nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical), Hood at Dallas Theatre Center (as Meg) and Pump Boys and Dinettes (as Rhetta Cupp) at Papermill Playhouse. Her television credits include Law and Order SVU, Nurse Jackie and Royal Pains.
Alysha Umphress starred as “Misty” on the The Climb for Amazon, and can be seen as “Murphy” on the Netflix series, Bonding.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Jessie

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere at Dallas Theater Center, 2017
Meg

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Hildy

[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Cee Cee

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Catherine Martin

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Paula

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Performer (Understudy)



TV Shows

Bonding
Murphy
The Battery's Down
Kuntrina

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production

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News


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Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, André De Shields To Lead TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Benefit

A benefit concert of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA featuring Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, and André De Shields will take place on December 16th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.
Alysha Umphress Will Kick Off Overture’s Cabaret Series Photo
Alysha Umphress Will Kick Off Overture’s Cabaret Series

Overture Center’s popular Cabaret Series gives patrons a front row seat to enjoy a performance by a Broadway star while enjoying a gourmet dinner from Catering a Fresco. The 2024/25 series will kick off with Alysha Umphress.
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Eden Espinosa, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Will Lead CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY Concert

Returning for its second year after a sold-out debut, the Broadway holiday concert, Christmas Time in the City, will once again return to the historic Church of St. Paul the Apostle.
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Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More

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Exclusive Video: Alysha Umphress in Rehearsal for SEASON OF THE WITCH at Joe's Pub

Watch Alysha Umphress in sound check for her Joe's Pub show Season of the Witch, beginning performances tomorrow, Sunday, October 27th in the video here!
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Interview: Macon Prickett Is MACON: HIS OWN WAY! at 54 Below

Macon Prickett is thrilled to premiere his solo cabaret debut in MACON: His Own Way! at 54 Below on Friday November 11th at 9:30 pm. This cabaret-star-in-the-making promises an evening of show tunes, standards, eleven o’clock numbers, and a little bit of diva worship on the side. Read a conversation with Macon about the show.
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Kate Baldwin, Nikki M. James & Alysha Umphress Join BROADWAY MELODY at 54 Below

Join Jack Viertel, former artistic director of City Centers’ Encores!, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the musicals that are featured in his new novel, Broadway Melody. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alysha Umphress been in?

Alysha Umphress has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Alysha Umphress been in?

Alysha Umphress has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alysha Umphress been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Beaches.

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