Christine Ebersole

Birth Place: Winnetka, IL, USA

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Christine Ebersole received virtually every Off-Broadway award and her second Tony for her dual 'role of a lifetime' in Grey Gardens. Other Broadway credits include Warpaint (Tony nomination) 42nd Street (Tony Award), Steel Magnolias, On the Twentieth Century, Camelot, Oklahoma!, Dinner at Eight (Tony nomination), The Best Man, and Blithe Spirit.
Ms. Ebersole has appeared in many feature films including Steven Universe: The Movie, Driveways, The Wolf of Wall Street, Amadeus, Tootsie, Richie Rich, Black Sheep, Dead Again, Folks!, Ghost dad, True Crime, My Girl 2 and The Big Wedding, which features an original composition she wrote and performed for the end credits.
Her extensive television credits include Woody Allen's "Crisis in Six Scenes," "Search Party," " Steven Universe Future," "Steven Universe," "Sullivan and Son," "Royal Pains," "Madam Secretary," "American Horror Story," "Ugly Betty," "Law and Order: SVU," "Pose, "Blue Bloods," "Boston Legal" and "Will and Grace." She appeared as Tesse Tura in "Gypsy" starring Bette Midler and was a series regular on the 1981-82 season of "Saturday Night Live."
Ms. Ebersole has appeared in numerous concert halls throughout the country including The Kennedy Center, Boston's Symphony Hal, and Carnegie Hall. She has performed her many critically acclaimed cabaret acts at the Cafe Carlyle and venues around the country.
CDs include In Your Dreams, Sunday in New York, Christine Ebersole Sings Noel Coward and Strings Attached.

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Christine Ebersole STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Elizabeth Arden

[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Elizabeth Arden

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Elvira

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Margo Channing

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
Edith Bouvier Beale

"Little" Edie Beale

'Little'' Edie Beale / Edith Bouvier Beale

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
"Little" Edie Beale/Edith Bouvier Beale

[New York]
Reading, 2005
"Little" Edie

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Paula Abagnale

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
M'Lynn

[New York]
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation, 2004
The Drowsy Chaperone

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Muriel/Jolene

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Mme. Ernestine von Liebedich

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Aimee Semple McPherson

[Off-Broadway]
2003
(Irene Ruddock) A Lady of Letters

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Millicent Jordan

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dorothy Brock

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Mabel Cantwell

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1999
Mame Dennis

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Roles originated by Eve Arden

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Dossie Lustig

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Liza Elliott

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Emily West

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Gerta Granville

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Natasha

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Skye Bullene [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1980
Guenevere

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Guenevere

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Ado Annie Carnes

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Agnes [Replacement]

Lily Garland (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Dana

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1975
Nancy [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 1983
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 2008
Edith Bouvier Beale/"Little" Edie Beale


Christine Ebersole Movies

[1982]Tootsie Linda

[1984]Thief of Hearts Janie Pointer

[1984]Amadeus Katerina Cavalieri

[1988]Mac and Me Janet Cruise

[1990]Ghost Dad Carol

[1991]The Lounge People Cynthia Lewis

[1991]Dead Again Lydia Larson

[1992]Folks! Arlene Aldrich

[1994]My Girl 2 Rose Zsigmond

[1994]Richie Rich Mrs. Rich

[1995]Pie in the Sky Mom Dunlap

[1996]Black Sheep Governor Tracy

[1997]'Til There Was You Beebee Moss

[1999]Pros & Cons Kathy Stanford

[1999]My Favorite Martian Mrs. Brown

[1999]True Crime Bridget Rossiter

[2006]Love Comes to the Executioner Miriam Prigusivac

[2009]Confessions of a Shopaholic TV Show Host

[2010]The Drawn Together Movie! Singer

[2013]The Wolf of Wall Street Leah Belfort

[2013]The Big Wedding Muffin

[2014]Emoticon ;) Julia

[2019]Driveways Linda

[2019]Steven Universe: The Movie White Diamond

[2021]Licorice Pizza Lucy Doolittle


Christine Ebersole TV Shows

Blue Bloods Lena Janko

Ink Belinda Carhardt

Madam Secretary Lydia Dalton

Related Renee

Royal Pains Ms. Newberg

Ryan's Hope Lily Darnell, Pearl Miller

Saturday Night Live SNL Newsbreak Anchor

Search Party Mariel, Mariel Davenport

Steven Universe White Diamond, White Pearl

The Cavanaughs Kit Cavanaugh

Christine Ebersole Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2006 - Performance

Christine Ebersole, Grey Gardens

Obie Awards - 2003 - Performance

Christine Ebersole, Talking Heads

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Listen: Julie Garnyé & Stephen Schwartz's 'Forgiveness' Embrace' Out Now

The new single from vocalist Julie Garnyé and the Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has been released. Listen here!

Photos: The York Theatre Company Gala Honors Patti LuPone and Jamie DeRoy

All new photos have been released from Monday evening’s YORK THEATRE COMPANY Gala. Patti LuPone received the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award For Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Jamie DeRoy was honored with The York Theatre Founders’ Award.

Birdland to Present 14th Annual A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.

Photos/Video: Inside NOVEMBER 1918: THE GREAT WAR & THE GREAT GATSBY at Carnegie Hall

Last night at Carnegie Hall, November 1918: The Great War & The Great Gatsby played to a sold-out audience ahead of Veterans Day on November 11, 2023. Check out photos and video footage from the performance here!

Stephanie J. Block's Debut Holiday Album MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING Out Now

Celebrate the holiday season with Stephanie J. Block's debut album 'Merry Christmas, Darling.' Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your holiday music collection.

Kerry Butler, Christine Ebersole, and More Set For CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY Holiday Concert in Columbus Circle

The Church of St. Paul the Apostle will present New York's newest holiday tradition, Christmas Time in the City, a holiday concert celebrating the magic that lights up the city at Christmas. 

Jeremy Jordan Adds Third Show at Steppenwolf Theatre; Tickets on Sale Now

Steppenwolf Theatre has announced that Broadway star Jeremy Jordan has added a third performance to his much-anticipated Chicago debut this winter. Get all the details here!

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Will Play Hackensack Performing Arts Center on October 28th

Billy and Jim are prepping to make a trip up the road to the much-handier Hackensack, NJ, where Cast Party will make its debut at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 PM. 

Listen: Stephanie J. Block Will Release Holiday Album; First Track Available Now!

Christmas is coming, and so is a special treat for fans of Stephanie J. Block this holiday season! The Tony Award-winning Broadway star will release her debut holiday album, Merry Christmas, Darling, on November 3 on CD and in digital and streaming platforms. Listen to the first track now!

Cast & Creative Team Set for THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME World Premiere at The York Theatre Company

Discover the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Get a sneak peek into the talented individuals bringing this exciting new play to life and find out what to expect from this captivating production.

Donna Murphy & Victoria Clark to Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala Honoring V and Mary Beth Peil

Two-time Tony Award winners Donna Murphy and Victoria Clark will join the performers honoring Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala.

Stephanie J. Block to Release Debut Holiday Album MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING

Stephanie J. Block's debut holiday album will feature both secular and sacred seasonal classics, including a new song written for her by Club44 co-founder Wayne Haun and Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel – will be released on November 3, 2023.

Bay Area Cabaret Reveals 2023-24 Season Lineup

Bay Area Cabaret has announced the 2023-24 season starring five exceptional and critically acclaimed cabaret, jazz and Broadway artists, all to be presented at the famed Venetian Room, Fairmont San Francisco, beginning Sunday, October 29 through Sunday, April 14. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

New Works Provincetown Commissions Projects From Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons & More

Learn about the exciting collaborations and commissions announced by New Works Provincetown, featuring talented artists like Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons, and more. Find out what projects they will be working on and when you can catch these innovative performances.

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below in December

54 BELOW will welcome back War Paint star Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in I’ll be Home For Christmas on December 12-17 at 7pm. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

Bonnie Milligan, Jeannette Bayardelle, Carolee Carmello, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has  announced the performers joining the celebration to honor Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!

Nick Cearley, Max Von Essen & More to Star in GOLDEN RAINBOW at The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Natalie Douglas Partners With Club44 Records

New recordings to come for Douglas and Club44.

Jeremy Jordan to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre This Winter

Get all the details about Jeremy Jordan's upcoming winter performance at Steppenwolf Theatre, including dates and how to secure your tickets. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to see the talented performer live on stage.

Michelle Williams and Rosario Dawson Will Honor V and Mary Beth Peil in Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the performers honoring Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!

Christine Ebersole FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Christine Ebersole has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

Christine Ebersole has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Christine Ebersole's first West End show was Grey Gardens which opened in

Christine Ebersole has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. Some of her notable nominations include Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "War Paint". She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "War Paint". Ebersole received nominations for Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Grey Gardens". She was also nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Performance at the Obie Awards for "Grey Gardens". Additionally, she received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. For her performance in "Talking Heads", Ebersole received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Performance at the Obie Awards. She was also nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dinner at Eight" and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same show. Furthermore, Ebersole received nominations for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "42nd Street". She also earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "42nd Street".

Christine Ebersole has won several awards throughout her career. She won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Tony Awards, and the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Grey Gardens." She also received the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama League Awards, a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and a Performance award from the Obie Awards for her performance in "Grey Gardens." In addition, Ebersole won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards and another Performance award from the Obie Awards for her role in "Talking Heads." She also received the Outstanding Actress - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "42nd Street." Lastly, she won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards for her role in "42nd Street."

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