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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

Almost Famous Almost Famous
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Elaine Miller
Almost Famous Almost Famous
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Cynthia Weil
Unbroken Circle Unbroken Circle
[Off-Broadway]
2013
Performer
Closer Than Ever Closer Than Ever
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2012
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Disaster Disaster
[Off-Broadway]
2012
Avenue Q Avenue Q
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2009
Kate Monster
Lucy the Slut
Other Characters
Kate Monster
Lucy the Slut
Other Characters
Shafrika, The White Girl
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer
Xanadu Xanadu
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Thetis
Euterpe
'40s Singer
Siren
Euterpe
Siren
'40s Singer
Thetis
Aphrodite (Understudy)
Melpomene (Understudy)
Clio/Kira (Understudy)
Calliope (Understudy)
Medusa (Understudy)
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Melpomene (Unknown)
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Calliope (Unknown)
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Aphrodite (Unknown)
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Calliope (Unknown)
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Aphrodite (Unknown)
Clio/Kira (Unknown)
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How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer
Godspell
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Miracle Brothers
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Juan
Miracle Brothers
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Miracle Brothers
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Miracle Brothers
[Off-Broadway]
2005
All Shook Up All Shook Up
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Miss Sandra (Understudy)
Natalie Heller (Understudy)
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Miss Sandra (Unknown)
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Natalie Heller (Unknown)
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Miss Sandra (Unknown)
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Natalie Heller (Unknown)
Tarzan
[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Ensemble
Miracle Brothers
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer
Chess
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Ensemble
Avenue Q Avenue Q
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Other Characters [Replacement]
Lucy The Slut [Replacement]
Kate Monster [Replacement]
Lucy The Slut [Replacement]
Other Characters [Replacement]
Kate Monster [Replacement]
Zanna, Don't!
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2003
Roberta
Zanna, Don't!
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Performer
Miracle Brothers
[New York]
Reading, 2004

Writing

Shafrika, The White Girl
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


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

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Anika Larsen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Anika Larsen, Zanna, Don't!

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Photos: Elizabeth Stanley, Jack Wolfe and More Join Tom Kitt At Birdland Jazz Photo
Photos: Elizabeth Stanley, Jack Wolfe and More Join Tom Kitt At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt returned to Birdland on Monday, December 1 for a curated concert featuring guest appearances by Elizabeth Gillies, Lauren Patten, Amanda Reid, Elizabeth Stanley, Talia Suskauer, and Jack Wolfe. Check out photos of the show.
Beth Leavel, Marilyn Maye, Christine Ebersole With Billy Stritch, And More Come To 54 Photo
Beth Leavel, Marilyn Maye, Christine Ebersole With Billy Stritch, And More Come To 54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

54 Below has announced its performance schedule for the week of November 24–30, featuring concerts by Christine Pedi, Beth Leavel, Marilyn Maye, and Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch. 
Review: ALMOST FAMOUS at A.C.T. Of CT Photo
Review: ALMOST FAMOUS at A.C.T. Of CT
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 27, 2025

A.C.T. of CT opened its 2025-2026 season with Almost Famous: The Musical in a masterful production. Long-time patrons of A.C.T. know they will get total professionalism from the cast and creative crew, but this production of Almost Famous has something extra. A.C.T.’s artistic director and director of this production, Daniel C. Levine, worked with Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitts on the revised book and score, which will be the new licensed version of Almost Famous going forward.
Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council Photo
Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.
FINDING DOROTHY PARKER Returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
FINDING DOROTHY PARKER Returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

After a sold-out run, Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of celebrated NY writer Dorothy Parker, will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.
Michael Fabisch Will Lead Reimagined ALMOST FAMOUS at A.C.T. of CT Photo
Michael Fabisch Will Lead Reimagined ALMOST FAMOUS at A.C.T. of CT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2025

A.C.T. of CT will open its 2025–2026 season with a newly reimagined production of Almost Famous: The Musical. This will mark the first professional regional staging of the show since its Broadway debut in 2022.
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman Photo
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Broadway favorite Daniel Reichard is bringing nostalgic joy to the newly remodeled Laurie Beechman Theatre in Hello, Neighbor: Songs We Grew Up To for a Grown-Up World.
Halston, Harada, Hoffman and Larsen to Star in FINDING DOROTHY PARKER at The Laurie B Photo
Halston, Harada, Hoffman and Larsen to Star in FINDING DOROTHY PARKER at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, will play three performances at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
New Works by Douglas Carter Beane Come to The Beechman Photo
New Works by Douglas Carter Beane Come to The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

This summer, Tony-nominated playwright and screenwriter Douglas Carter Beane will bring his signature wit and theatrical brilliance to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with two new public developmental readings
The Music Conservatory of Westchester Annual Gala Set For June Photo
The Music Conservatory of Westchester Annual Gala Set For June
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a not-for-profit community music school located in White Plains, NY, is set to celebrate acclaimed Broadway and figures luminaries and stars from both film and the classical music world at its annual fundraiser.
Andrew Rannells, Anika Larsen and More Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square Photo
Andrew Rannells, Anika Larsen and More Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance have just announced updates for the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert. We have the full lineup here!
Anika Larsen, Kerry Butler, Andre Ward, Telly Leung and More To Appear At NYC Childre Photo
Anika Larsen, Kerry Butler, Andre Ward, Telly Leung and More To Appear At NYC Children's Theater Spring Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

New York City Children's Theater has announced its 2025 Spring Benefit at the iconic four-story Museum of Broadway—a unique venue showcasing the history and future of Broadway. 
Videos You Missed This Week: FLOYD COLLINS, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: FLOYD COLLINS, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 14, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 14, 2025 with videos from Oh, Mary!, Floyd Collins, and more!
Anika Larsen and More to Star in THIS IS NOT A DRILL Industry Presentation Photo
Anika Larsen and More to Star in THIS IS NOT A DRILL Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

THIS IS NOT A DRILL, Holly Doubet's new musical will have a special industry presentation at Theatre Four of Theatre Row. Learn more about the upcoming reading!
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES an Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 7, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 7, 2025 with videos from Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Real Women Have Curves, and more!
Video: Anika Larsen is Advocating for a Better Tomorrow with THE POCKET PARK KIDS Photo
Video: Anika Larsen is Advocating for a Better Tomorrow with THE POCKET PARK KIDS
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 7, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater is now presenting the world premiere of The Pocket Park Kids, the story of neighborhood kids coming together to save a neglected city park. With original music, puppetry, and an inspiring message about sustainability, the play highlights how 'small people can get big things done.' Watch the full interview in this video.
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE POCKET PARK KIDSNew York City Children's Theater Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE POCKET PARK KIDSNew York City Children's Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Pocket Park Kids, the story of neighborhood kids coming together to save a neglected city park.
PHOTOS: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justici Photo
PHOTOS: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justicia
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 21, 2025

Dirigido y coreografiado en Nueva York por Luis Salgado, el evento destacó el talento y la representación latina en apoyo a causas sociales
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America Photo
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & Mor Photo
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anika Larsen been in?

Anika Larsen has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Anika Larsen been in?

Anika Larsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Anika Larsen been nominated for?

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!.

What awards has Anika Larsen won?

Anika Larsen won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

How many shows has Anika Larsen written?

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

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