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Anika has performed on Broadway in Avenue Q; Xanadu; All Shook Up; and Rent. Off-Broadway, she's been in Zanna, Don't!; Myths and Hymns; and Closer Than Ever. Anika wrote and performed in a musical called Shafrika, The White Girl about her childhood growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 9 brothers and sisters from different races and countries. She majored in theater at Yale University and is a proud member of Actor's Equity.
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Anika Larsen STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Elaine Miller

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
Elaine Miller

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Cynthia Weil

[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2009
Other Characters

Lucy the Slut

Kate Monster

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Thetis

Euterpe

'40s Singer

Siren

Melpomene (Understudy)

Medusa (Understudy)

Clio/Kira (Understudy)

Calliope (Understudy)

Aphrodite (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Juan

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Juan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

Miss Sandra (Understudy)

Natalie Heller (Understudy)

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Ensemble

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Other Characters [Replacement]

Lucy The Slut [Replacement]

Kate Monster [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2003
Roberta

Roberta

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

Writing

Bookwriter
Lyricist
Playwright

Anika Larsen Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

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Anika Larsen News

The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week

“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.

Listen: ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The Almost Famous – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available! Listen to the full album here!

Photos: Go Inside Tom Kitt's Sardi's Caricature Celebration

See photos from Tom Kitt's Sardi's caricature celebration!

Interview: Broadway Green Alliance's Molly Braverman Talks Earth Day and How Broadway Has Gone More Green

We chatted with Molly Braverman, the director of Broadway Green Alliance, about the event, what else the organization is working on, and how she thinks Broadway has improved, or may still need improvement, in terms of being more 'green'!

Broadway Stage Managers Beverly Jenkins and Andrea Saraffian to Join NYCCT Meet the Parent Discussion

New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) - will host their third live stream of the MEET THE PARENT discussion series for their 26th season, hosted by Broadway actress ANIKA LARSEN with guests BEVERLY JENKINS and ANDREA SARAFFIAN.

STARS IN THE HOUSE to Host Game Night With ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Members

Stars in the House will be hosting a game night featuring cast members of Almost Famous! See who will be taking part and learn how to tune in!

Tony Nominee Anika Larsen Partners On Earth Month Series With Broadway Podcast Network

Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen will partner with the “Broadway Gives Back” podcast, hosted by Jan Friedlander Svendsen, for an exclusive podcast and vlog series with Broadway's biggest stars to discuss what can be done – on and off stage — to save the planet. 

Cameron Crowe to Honor Tom Kitt And More At New York City Children's Theater's Annual Gala 

New York City Children's Theater's Annual Gala welcomes Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe to honor Tom Kitt, Sidley Austin LLP, and Alexa Fairchild.

Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley to Host STARS IN THE HOUSE 3rd Anniversary Show at the Drama Book Shop

Stars in the House will celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Thursday March 16th at 7:30 PM ET with a special show from the Drama Book Shop celebrating theater books!

SETH RUDETSKY AND FRIENDS Will Return To Café Carlyle March 13 & April 3

The ever-popular Seth Rudetsky will play two completely different shows this month and next.

Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Almost Famous will be released April 21, 2023. Learn how to preorder and presave the album here! The new track “1973” has also been released today, performed by Casey Likes, Emily Schultheis, Anika Larsen, and the company.

Broadway Streaming Guide: March 2023 - How to Watch UP HERE & More New Releases

This March, Broadway fans will be keeping themselves busy with several new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. From the new musical series Up Here to Some Like It Hot and Almost Famous cast recordings, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Drew Gehling and Jacques C. Smith Join Anika Larsen For NYCCT’s MEET THE PARENT Discussion Series

New York City Children's Theater  will host their second live stream of the MEET THE PARENT discussion series for their 26th season, hosted by Broadway actress ANIKA LARSEN with guests DREW GEHLING and JACQUES C. SMITH.

Streaming Play SMITHTOWN Starring Michael Urie, Ann Harada & More Returns to StudioWorks

THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST has announced the continuation of StudioWorks, a streaming theater series that brings innovative productions to at-home audiences. The final show of the season, Smithtown, is available now.

Listen: Theatre Podcast BREAKING THE CURTAIN Launches Fourth Season

Listen to the first episode of the fourth season of the theatre podcast, Breaking the Curtain.

Jessie Mueller Joins STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR CLIMATE ACTION Concert

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley bring their hit series to The Green Room 42 for a special one-night-only Stars in the House for Climate Action to benefit the Broadway Green Alliance. Tony winner Jessie Mueller has just joined the lineup!

Photos: Original Film Star Billy Crudup Visits ALMOST FAMOUS

Billy Crudup, who played Russell Hammond in the original Almost Famous film, visited the cast of Almost Famous on Broadway this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment. Check out the photos here!

StudioWorks to Stream REPAIR Starring Leon Addison Brown and Julio Trinidad

THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST will continue StudioWorks, a streaming theater series that brings innovative productions to at-home audiences. The third show, Repair, will be available on Friday, January 13.

Photos: Original Movie Cast Member Jimmy Fallon Attends ALMOST FAMOUS Performance

Check out photos of Almost Famous film cast member Jimmy Fallon (Dennis Hope) attending a performance of Broadway’s Almost Famous!

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS

While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

Anika Larsen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Anika Larsen has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

Anika Larsen has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Zanna, Don't! .

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Anika Larsen has written 1 shows including Shafrika, The White Girl (Bookwriter).

Anika Larsen's next show will be Almost Famous which opens on 11/3/2022 on Broadway.

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