Carmen Cusack
Latest News on Carmen Cusack:
PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway (Nov 20, 2025)
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema (Nov 15, 2025)
Spotlight: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS at Saban Theatre (Nov 12, 2025)
PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway (Nov 20, 2025)
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema (Nov 15, 2025)
Spotlight: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS at Saban Theatre (Nov 12, 2025)
BIO
Lincoln Center Theatre: Flying Over Sunset, South Pacific (1st National Tour). Broadway: Bright Star (Theater World Award; Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League nominations). Off-Broadway includes Call Me Madam (City Center Encores!) and Carrie (MCC). Regional includes Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Annie McDougan in First Wives Club (Chicago), Dot in Sunday in the Park with George(Chicago Shakespeare Theater) and Elphaba in Wicked (1st National Tour; also Melbourne, Australia). West End includes Fantine in Les Misérables, Rose in The Secret Garden (Royal Shakespeare Company), Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (The Venue) and Kim in Personals (Apollo Theatre). UK tour includes Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and Eva Cassidy in Over the Rainbow. Film: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. TV: “Sorry For Your Loss” (Facebook series).
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Clare Boothe Luce
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Carmen Cusack, Flying Over Sunset
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carmen Cusack, Flying Over Sunset
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Carmen Cusack, Bright Star
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award
Carmen Cusack, Bright Star
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Carmen Cusack, Bright Star
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carmen Cusack, Bright Star
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Carmen CusackSouth Pacific
Videos
Video: Carmen Cusack Sing 'The Damnedest Season' in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-10-03 16:47:28
Video: Carmen Cusack Sings 'The Church of Baseball' in Rehearsals for BULL DURHAM
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-09-19 15:56:41
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-16 17:06:22
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-17 13:36:41
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-12 10:17:22
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-03 10:12:05
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2025-01-29 16:55:04
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal For The Muny's SWEENEY TODD Starring Ben Davis and Carmen Cusack
by Alan Henry - 2022-07-15 09:43:11
VIDEO: See Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Tony Yazbeck & More in FLYING OVER SUNSET
by Show Highlights - 2021-12-10 13:34:57
VIDEO: FLYING OVER SUNSET Begins Rehearsals; Check Out All New Clips From the Show!
by Show Highlights - 2021-10-20 09:00:44
VIDEO: First Look at Alice Ripley, Raul Esparza, and More in Berkeley Rep's THE WAVES IN QUARANTINE
by Stephi Wild - 2021-04-24 10:08:07
VIDEO: Carmen Cusack Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2020-12-06 18:01:00
Broadway Rewind: CARRIE Raises Her Blood-Curdling Voice Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-15 17:01:00
TV: What Is FLYING OVER SUNSET All About? The Broadway Cast Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-14 14:08:09
VIDEO: Listen to a Song from FLYING OVER SUNSET in New TV Spot
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-07 13:20:06
VIDEO: Paul Alexander Nolan and Carmen Cusack Perform 'Whoa Mama' From BRIGHT STAR
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-04 10:25:59
News
PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Pen Pals will present its fourth and final extension, along with an expanded roster of performers. The Off-Broadway play will now continue its run at the DR2 Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Pen Pals will present its fourth and final extension, along with an expanded roster of performers. The Off-Broadway play will now continue its run at the DR2 Theatre.
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025
Claybourne Elder and Sara Jean Ford will perform a selection of traditional and Broadway holiday songs and share some wonderful seasonal stories and laughter through four performances of Broadway's Home for the Holidays in the Cape Cinema.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025
Claybourne Elder and Sara Jean Ford will perform a selection of traditional and Broadway holiday songs and share some wonderful seasonal stories and laughter through four performances of Broadway's Home for the Holidays in the Cape Cinema.
Spotlight: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS at Saban Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 12, 2025
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS - ARTCO Celebrity Gala Celebration. 'BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS' is a song and dance celebration and the second annual benefit gala for ARTCO (All Roads Theatre Company) - LA's brand-new Equity theatre company!
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 12, 2025
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS - ARTCO Celebrity Gala Celebration. 'BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS' is a song and dance celebration and the second annual benefit gala for ARTCO (All Roads Theatre Company) - LA's brand-new Equity theatre company!
Review Roundup: BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
Performances are now underway for the new musical Bull Durham now in previews at Paper Mill Playhouse! Read the reviews for Bull Durham and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
Performances are now underway for the new musical Bull Durham now in previews at Paper Mill Playhouse! Read the reviews for Bull Durham and learn more about the show here!
Review: BULL DURHAM THE MUSICAL at Paper Mill Playhouse is Totally Engaging
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 15, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse opens their 2025-2026 Season with the exuberant musical, Bull Durham being performed through Sunday, November 2.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 15, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse opens their 2025-2026 Season with the exuberant musical, Bull Durham being performed through Sunday, November 2.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Oct 9, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 9, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker and More in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Now running at Papermill Playhouse is Bull Durham, which will celebrate opening night this Sunday, October 12. The run continues through Sunday, November 2. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Now running at Papermill Playhouse is Bull Durham, which will celebrate opening night this Sunday, October 12. The run continues through Sunday, November 2. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 7, 2025- Go Inside WAITING FOR GODOT Opening Night and More
by - Oct 7, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 7, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
You can now get a first look at “The Damnedest Season” (sung by Carmen Cusack) and “I Believe” (sung by Nik Walker), from the new musical Bull Durham. See footage here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
You can now get a first look at “The Damnedest Season” (sung by Carmen Cusack) and “I Believe” (sung by Nik Walker), from the new musical Bull Durham. See footage here!
Video: Carmen Cusack Sing 'The Damnedest Season' in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2025
A new video has been released of Carmen Cusack performing 'The Damnedest Season' as Annie Savoy in Bull Durham! The new musical brings the classic 1988 film to the stage.
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2025
A new video has been released of Carmen Cusack performing 'The Damnedest Season' as Annie Savoy in Bull Durham! The new musical brings the classic 1988 film to the stage.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 3, 2025- In the Rehearsal Room with CHESS and More
by - Oct 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker and More in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse is kicking off its 2025-2026 season tonight as the new musical Bull Durham begins preview performances. Get a first look at production photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse is kicking off its 2025-2026 season tonight as the new musical Bull Durham begins preview performances. Get a first look at production photos here!
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS Gala Benefit For All Roads Theatre Company Set For November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
All Roads Theatre Company has announced its second annual benefit gala, Broadway Showstoppers, starring Michael Feinstein, Joely Fisher, Dermot Mulroney, and John Stamos.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
All Roads Theatre Company has announced its second annual benefit gala, Broadway Showstoppers, starring Michael Feinstein, Joely Fisher, Dermot Mulroney, and John Stamos.
Video: Nik Walker Performs 'Winning' in Rehearsals for BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025
Bull Duhram is coming to the stage! Watch in this video as Nik Walker (Crash Davis) and the cast of Bull Durham perform 'Winning,' ahead of opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025
Bull Duhram is coming to the stage! Watch in this video as Nik Walker (Crash Davis) and the cast of Bull Durham perform 'Winning,' ahead of opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Interview: Will Savarese in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 22, 2025
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Will Savarese who plays the starring role of Nuke in Bull Durham.
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 22, 2025
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Will Savarese who plays the starring role of Nuke in Bull Durham.
Video: Carmen Cusack Sings 'The Church of Baseball' in Rehearsals for BULL DURHAM
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2025
Bull Duhram is coming to the stage! Watch in this video as Carmen Cusack (Annie Savoy) and the cast of Bull Durham perform 'The Church of Baseball' ahead of opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2025
Bull Duhram is coming to the stage! Watch in this video as Carmen Cusack (Annie Savoy) and the cast of Bull Durham perform 'The Church of Baseball' ahead of opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, 'What We Leave Behind', playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, 'What We Leave Behind', playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley.
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
Photos: BULL DURHAM in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse kicked off rehearsals this week for Bull Durham, the first production of its 2025-2026 season. Check out rehearsal photos from the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse kicked off rehearsals this week for Bull Durham, the first production of its 2025-2026 season. Check out rehearsal photos from the production here!
New Musical WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Comes to Theatre Raleigh
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Carmen Cusack been in?
Carmen Cusack has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Carmen Cusack been in?
Carmen Cusack has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Carmen Cusack's first West End show?
Carmen Cusack's first West End show was The Secret Garden which opened in 2001
What awards has Carmen Cusack been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for South Pacific.
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