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Amy Sedaris

Birth Place: Endicott, NY

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Amy is an American actress, comedian and writer known for playing Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central television series Strangers with Candy. She collaborates often with her brother David, a comedian and author. Since 2014, Sedaris has voiced the character Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman. She also portrayed the role of Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She has appeared in films such as Maid in Manhattan (2002), School of Rock (2003), Elf (2003), Bewitched (2005), Chicken Little (2005), Shrek the Third (2007), Jennifer's Body (2009), Puss in Boots (2011), Chef (2014), Ghost Team (2016), Handsome (2017), and The Lion King (2019). Most recently, she appeared in The Mandalorian as Peli Motto.

Amy Sedaris Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Amy Sedaris, Wonder of the World

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Peter Grosz from GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Joins Hyprov Tonight!

Joining HYPROV tonight! Peter Grosz, known for his work in 'The Two Guys' Sonic commercials, will be part of the star-studded lineup of improv comedians. Don't miss this hilarious blend of hypnosis and improvisation!

Exclusive: Watch THEATER CAMP Parody ANNIE In Deleted Musical Scene

Theater Camp is coming to digital retailers with all-new exclusive bonus features! BroadwayWorld has debuted an exclusive clip from a deleted scene in Theater Camp, in which the campers perform in Joan, Still, the final musical of their season, joined by Noah Galvin's character playing Joan. Watch the video!

La MaMa & PALISSIMO Company to Present World Premiere of HEBEL This Fall

Be part of the world premiere of HEBEL at La MaMa. Get all the details about the show's dates, venue, and how to secure your tickets. Don't miss this exciting new production!

THEATER CAMP Sets Hulu & Digital Release Date

Tony Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) and Molly Gordon (Booksmart) star in the original comedy Theater Camp as Amos and Rebecca-Diane – lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. The cast also features Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri, Owen Thiele, Amy Sedaris, and more.

La MaMa to Present HELEN. by Caitlin George

Discover the captivating production of Helen, presented by La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts. Immerse yourself in this innovative blend of art and theater that will leave you spellbound. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

La MaMa Announces 62nd Season And Expansion Of RADICAL ACCESS INITIATIVE

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces its 62nd Season and its RADICAL ACCESS INITITATIVE (RAI), an expansion of La MaMa's local and global network that increases outreach to new artists and audiences beyond the four walls of La MaMa's three theatres and new Community Arts Space.

Chicago Magic Lounge to Debut AN HONEST LIVING by Justin Purcell, Directed by Mick Napier

Get ready to be amazed as the Chicago Magic Lounge presents 'An Honest Living,' a captivating new show by Justin Purcell, directed by Mick Napier. Find out when and where you can catch this mesmerizing magic performance at the Chicago Magic Lounge.

James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Lead SPAMALOT; Ethan Slater & Christopher Fitzgerald Join Cast

The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Blu-ray SteelBook

Starring the incomparable Jack Black, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Dazed and Confused), and written by Mike White (“The White Lotus”), SCHOOL OF ROCK arrived in U.S. theaters on October 3, 2003 and remained the #1 film in the country for 10 weeks straight. 

THEATER CAMP Box Office Stays Strong During BARBENHEIMER Opening Weekend

This weekend Theater Camp expanded to 10 markets/51 theaters, up from six locations in New York and LA opening weekend, taking in an estimated $266,000 for a per-screen average of $5.2k, according to Deadline.

Jane Krakowski To Host A TECTONIC CABARET On October 2, 2023

Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski is set to host Tectonic Theater Project's (Moisés Kaufman, Founding Artistic Director; Matt Joslyn, Executive Director) annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, Monday, October 2, 2023 with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM and performances at 7:30 PM at Sony Hall (235 W 46th Street).

THEATER CAMP Gets Searchlight's Highest Grossing Limited Opening Weekend Since 2019

Theater Camp had the highest grossing limited opening weekend for a Searchlight Pictures film since 2019 over the weekend. Theater Camp had the second-highest grossing weekend at AMC Lincoln Square and Alamo Brooklyn, following Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. It stars Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, and more.

Video: THEATER CAMP Director Nick Lieberman on Creating the Film With Ben Platt, Molly Gordon & More

Nick Lieberman had 19 days to turn Theater Camp, a short film he created with his friends Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, and Noah Galvin, in a full-length feature film. BroadwayWorld sat down with Lieberman to discuss the making of the film, his theater camp memories, what it was like on the set of the film, and more. Watch the new video now!

Photos: Inside the NYC Premiere of THEATER CAMP

Pack your bags and get ready to live your best theater kid life, because beginning later this week (July 14), Theater Camp, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon, arrives in select movie theatres. Check out photos from inside the NYC premiere!

Interview: THEATER CAMP Stars Jimmy Tatro & Owen Thiele Look Back on Their Camp Experiences

Theater Camp stars Jimmy Tatro and Owen Thiele are looking back on their camp days ahead of the upcoming film. The film was directed by Nick Lieberman and Molly Gordon, who co-created the film with Gordon's co-stars Noah Galvin and Ben Platt. Watch the interview video now!

THEATER CAMP's Luke Islam Takes Over Our Instagram Story Today!

Tune in to our Instagram Story today as Luke Islam takes you behind-the-scenes at the New York premiere of Theater Camp.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to Present Eleventh Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival This Summer

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the eleventh annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, which will take place this summer from July 26-29, 2023 at venues in Tahoe City and Truckee, CA.

Dylan's Candy Bar to Offer THEATER CAMP Bundle Ahead of Film's Premiere

In celebration of the upcoming film, Dylan’s Candy Bar has created a LTO Theater Camp bundle that includes a limited-edition nametag, a sweet assortment of goodies and stylish Dylan’s Candy Bar striped tote – to ensure you’re ready for any camp activities and have treat handy while watching Theater Camp in theaters.

La MaMa's COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #172: If These Walls Could Talk to Take Place This Week

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #172: If These Walls Could Talk, an examination and celebration of rich and extensive history of La MaMa’s 74A East 4th Street.

Photo: See the THEATER CAMP Official Movie Poster

Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in THEATER CAMP as Amos and Rebecca-Diane – lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. When clueless tech-bro Troy (Jimmy Tatro) arrives to run the property (into the ground), they must save their beloved institution. Check out the photo of the poster now!

Amy Sedaris FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Wonder of the World and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Country Club .

Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Country Club.

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