Carolee Carmello
Birth Place: Albany, NY, USA
Latest News on Carolee Carmello:
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe (Sep 1, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have West Coast Debut At San Diego Civic Theatre (Aug 20, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2024 (Aug 14, 2024)
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe (Sep 1, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have West Coast Debut At San Diego Civic Theatre (Aug 20, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2024 (Aug 14, 2024)
BIO
A three-time Tony Award nominee, Ms. Carmello is thrilled to take on the iconic Stepmother in Bad Cinderella, her 16th Broadway show! Broadway audiences have seen her perform as John Dickinson in the Roundabout revival of 1776; as Mae Tuck in Tuck Everlasting; Mrs. du Maurier in Finding Neverland (Drama Desk nomination); Aimee Semple McPherson in Scandalous (Tony & Drama Desk nominations); Mother Superior in Sister Act; Alice Beineke in The Addams Family (Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations); Donna in Mamma Mia!; Gabrielle in Lestat (Tony & Drama Desk nominations); Ms. Pennywise in Urinetown; Kate in Kiss Me, Kate; Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel; Lucille Frank in Parade (Tony nomination & Drama Desk Award); Abigail Adams in 1776 (in the 1997 revival); Cordelia in Falsettos; and as Oolie in City of Angels.
Ms. Carmello’s Off-Broadway credits include John and Jen, Das Barbecü, I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Hello Again (Obie Award), A Class Act, The Vagina Monologues, Elegies, and Mrs. Lovett in the critically acclaimed Sweeney Todd at the Barrow Street Theatre. Her screen credits include “Dopesick,” “Evil,” “The Deuce,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Good Fight,” “Madam Secretary,” “Smash,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Frasier,” “Ed,” “Indoor Boys” (Indie Series Award), and “Remember W.E.N.N.” (SAG Award nomination). She recently toured the U.S. as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!, and her concert appearances have taken her across America and Europe, including engagements at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, and Carnegie Hall.
Photos
(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director/ Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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Karen Ziemba, Dana Moore, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Michael Berresse, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Ruth Gottschall, Michele Pawk, Thom Sesma, Santino Fontana, Michael Berresse, Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Ryan McCartan, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus, Norm Lewis, Marc Kudisch, Adriane Lenox, Isabel Keating, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Adriane Lenox, Klea Blackhurst, JoAnne M Hunter, Barbara Walsh, Ruth Gottschall, Margo Sappington, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Karen Ziemba, Beth Leavel, Michele Pawk, Harolyn Blackwell, Alexandra Billings, Bobbie Rhine, Kate Baldwin, Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dana Moore, Isabel Keating, Christine Ebersole, Christian Mark Gibbs
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings (in background by Billings: Julie Benko & Ryan McCartan)
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings (in background by Billings: Julie Benko & Ryan McCartan)
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Mrs. Lovett [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Madame du Maurier [Replacement]
Madame du Maurier
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]
Donna Sheridan [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Marguerite St. Just [Replacement]
Marguerite St. Just [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1994
Gutrune
Gutrune/Freia/et al
Freia
Ensemble
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Margaret
Stand-In
Donna [Replacement]
Oolie [Replacement]
Alaura Kingsley (Understudy)
Bobbi (Understudy)
Carla Haywood (Understudy)
Gabby (Understudy)
Movies
I Will Avenge You, Iago!
[ 2005 ] Amy
[ 2005 ] Amy
Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
[ 2020 ] Marla Havisham
[ 2020 ] Marla Havisham
TV Shows
Indoor Boys
Ellen
Ellen
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Brendan's Birth Mother, Sylvia Price
Brendan's Birth Mother, Sylvia Price
Remember WENN
Maple LaMarsh
Maple LaMarsh
The Good Fight
Judge Eve Sebald
Judge Eve Sebald
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, Finding Neverland
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, Scandalous
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, Scandalous
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, The Addams Family
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, The Addams Family
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, Lestat
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Carolee Carmello, Parade
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Carolee Carmello, Parade
winner
Obie Awards - 1994 - Performance
Carolee Carmello, Hello Again
Videos
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jul 29, 2024
Video: BAD CINDERELLA Performs 'It Has to Be Her' & the Title Song on TODAY
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2023
VIDEO: Crystal Lucas-Perry Releases 'With A Me' Inspired by Her Journey as John Adams in 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
VIDEO: See Highlights From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2021
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Starring Carolee Carmello, Roman Banks & More at Paper Mill
by Alan Henry - Oct 13, 2021
Exclusive: See Betsy Wolfe, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, and More in an All New Trailer For ESTELLA SCROOGE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Betsy Wolfe, Danny Burstein & More in Trailer for ESTELLA SCROOGE; Tickets Available Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Carolee Carmello Makes a Joyful Noise in SCANDALOUS in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2020
VIDEO: Jason Robert Brown and Carolee Carmello Revisit PARADE In Honor of Hal Prince
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019
News
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
Watch Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil sing 'Now' during the Kimberly Akimbo North American Tour sitzprobe in the video here!
Watch Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil sing 'Now' during the Kimberly Akimbo North American Tour sitzprobe in the video here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have West Coast Debut At San Diego Civic Theatre
The acclaimed musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO makes its West Coast debut in San Diego. Discover the story of a teenager with a rare condition navigating high school and family challenges.
The acclaimed musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO makes its West Coast debut in San Diego. Discover the story of a teenager with a rare condition navigating high school and family challenges.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Emily Koch Sings 'Better' from KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
It was announced this morning, Emily Koch will be taking on the role of Debra in the Kimberly Akimbo national tour. Yesterday, she performed her big number 'Better' at Broadway in Chicago's summer concert. Watch the complete performance!
It was announced this morning, Emily Koch will be taking on the role of Debra in the Kimberly Akimbo national tour. Yesterday, she performed her big number 'Better' at Broadway in Chicago's summer concert. Watch the complete performance!
Full Cast Set For Carolee Carmello-Led KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
As previously announced, Carolee Carmello will lead the cast of the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, which kicks off next month. Learn more about the full cast here!
As previously announced, Carolee Carmello will lead the cast of the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, which kicks off next month. Learn more about the full cast here!
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
See all new video of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award®–winning musical Nine, directed and choreographed Andy Blankenbuehler. Watch the company perform 'My Husband Makes Movies,' 'Be Italian,' and more.
See all new video of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award®–winning musical Nine, directed and choreographed Andy Blankenbuehler. Watch the company perform 'My Husband Makes Movies,' 'Be Italian,' and more.
Review: NINE at Kennedy Center
It’s been 40 years since the national tour of the 1982 Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston Tony Award winning Broadway musical Nine played at the Kennedy Center. It is currently the latest entry into the Broadway Center Stage series and boasts an all-star cast, a large orchestra and an “interesting” concept by director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.
It’s been 40 years since the national tour of the 1982 Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston Tony Award winning Broadway musical Nine played at the Kennedy Center. It is currently the latest entry into the Broadway Center Stage series and boasts an all-star cast, a large orchestra and an “interesting” concept by director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.
Review Roundup: NINE Opens at the Kennedy Center
See what the critics are saying about Nine at the Kennedy Center. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
See what the critics are saying about Nine at the Kennedy Center. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Photos: Steven Pasquale and More in NINE at The Kennedy Center
Check out production photos from Nine at The Kennedy Center, starring Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley, Carolee Carmello, and more here!
Check out production photos from Nine at The Kennedy Center, starring Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley, Carolee Carmello, and more here!
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL & More Lead Washington, DC's August 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August 2024 include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and more.
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August 2024 include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
Hear from Steven Pasquale and more from the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center in this new video from BroadwayWorld! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Hear from Steven Pasquale and more from the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center in this new video from BroadwayWorld! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
See photos of the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center meeting the press! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
See photos of the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center meeting the press! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus to Present SHOWER SONGS at 54 Below
54 BELOW will present Members of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus in Shower Songs in August. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present Members of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus in Shower Songs in August. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Carolee Carmello Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the National Tour of the musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Learn more about the tour here!
Three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the National Tour of the musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Learn more about the tour here!
Full Cast Set For NINE at the Kennedy Center, Starring Steven Pasquale
The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s musical Nine at the Kennedy Center! Learn more about who is joining the company, led by Steven Pasquale.
The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s musical Nine at the Kennedy Center! Learn more about who is joining the company, led by Steven Pasquale.
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
Lillias White to Perform at TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project Year End Ceremony
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Carolee Carmello been in?
Carolee Carmello has appeared on Broadway in 18 shows.
How many West End shows has Carolee Carmello been in?
Carolee Carmello has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Carolee Carmello been nominated for?
Carolee Carmello has received several nominations for her outstanding performances. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Finding Neverland. Additionally, she received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Scandalous, where she was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Carmello was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Addams Family. She earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Lestat. Furthermore, she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Parade, and she received a nomination for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Parade as well. Lastly, she was nominated for a Performance award at the Obie Awards for Hello Again.
What awards has Carolee Carmello won?
Carolee Carmello has won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Parade and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Hello Again.
Videos