Daisy Eagan Headshot

Daisy Eagan

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

Get Daisy Eagan Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Daisy Eagan BIO

Daisy Eagan is a talented actress known for her work on stage, television, and film. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1979, Eagan began her career in acting at a young age. She made her Broadway debut at the age of 11, playing Mary Lennox in the musical adaptation of The Secret Garden. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, making her the youngest actress to ever win the award.
Following her success in The Secret Garden, Eagan continued to work in theater. She appeared in the Broadway productions of Les Miserables, James Joyce's The Dead, and the Off-Broadway production of The Wild Party. In addition to her work on stage, Eagan has also appeared on television. She has had recurring roles on shows such as The Unit, Without a Trace, and Girls.
Eagan has also worked in film, appearing in movies such as Ripe, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, and The Night Before. In addition to her acting work, Eagan is also a writer and has written for publications such as The New York Times and The Huffington Post.

Daisy Eagan Photos

Daisy Eagan STAGE CREDITS

[Los Angeles]
Knot Free Productions Production, 2020
Petra

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Brigid Blake

[Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre Revival, 2017
Martha

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Martha

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 2005
Sally

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2000
Rita

Young Julia Morkan

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Young Julia Morkan

Rita

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Rita

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Mary Lennox

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Young Cosette (Alternate) [Replacement]

Young Eponine (Alternate) [Replacement]

Gavroche (Understudy) [Replacement]


Daisy Eagan Movies

Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Hannah Lewin
Ripe
[ 1996 ] Rosie
Tony & Tina's Wedding
[ 2004 ] Donna Marsala

Daisy Eagan TV Shows

Good Trouble
Joey Riverton

Daisy Eagan Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actress - Musical

Daisy Eagan, The Secret Garden


winner
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Daisy Eagan , The Secret Garden

Daisy Eagan Videos

Daisy Eagan News


Photos: Inside Opening Night of SCISSORHANDS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE; Plus Extension Announced!


SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute has announced an extension of its limited run at The Bourbon Room, now playing through Sunday, January 14. Check out photos from opening night here!

THE SECRET GARDEN, THE MUSICAL Returns To The Chance By Popular Demand This Holiday Season


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced an encore presentation of “The Secret Garden, The Musical,” presented as part of Chance Theater's Holiday Literature Series. Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simon.

The Green Room 42 to Present I THINK NOT! LIVE, An On-Stage Performance of the Hit True Crime Podcast, in October


Join Ellyn Marsh and Joey Taranto for a live on-stage performance of the hit true crime and comedy podcast 'I THINK NOT! LIVE' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on October 10.

Review: Toasting The Tony Awards, BACKSTAGE BABBLE Gives 54 Below An Award-Worthy Night


It's never too late to put the spotlight on the Tony Awards and people nominated for them. Read all about it at BroadwayWorld.com in the NYC cabaret section.

Feature: More About Man About Town, Charles Kirsch, Broadway's BFF - Part Two


The saga of the seemingly ubiquitous Charles Kirsch continues: He's everywhere: hosting shows on stage, all over YouTube, in the air or on the air with over 150 podcasts of 'Backstage Babble' with his interviews of show people, and maybe sitting next to you at a cabaret or Broadway theatre or just dashing around New York City.

Feature: Meet Charles Kirsch: Broadway's BFF With A Mission... And With Shows - Part One


Presenter of variety shows with Broadway stars and podcast 'Backstage Babble' interviewER becomes our interviewEE as we learn about his early start, the current agenda of activities, and look forward to a future celebrating theatre's past (his favorite pastime---and job).

Pendelton, Fuller, Morrison, and More Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE CELEBRATES THE TONY AWARDS This Month at 54 Below


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present a very special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating all things Tony Awards on August 28th at 7pm

Samuel Vincent Aubuchon's LOVE REVOLUTION! to Celebrate Broadway's SONGS ABOUT SEX in September


In his NYC solo cabaret debut, Samuel Vincent Aubuchon's LOVE REVOLUTION! is an hour of raucous comedy and a celebration of the sexiest songs from the Broadway and musical theater canon.

Diversionary Theatre Announces 2023/2024 Season


Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2023/2024 season: the San Diego premiere of Dragon Mama (September/October 2023) by Sara Porkalob and directed by Andrew Russell; the legacy revival of The Glass Menagerie (November/December 2023) by Tennessee Williams and directed by Lisa Berger with Shana Wride taking on the iconic role of Amanda Wingfield; the West Coast premiere of Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members (May/June, 2024) a co-production with Moxie Theatre by Mara Vélez Meléndez and a director to be announced; the world-premiere musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix (May/June, 2024) by EllaRose Chary and Brandon Gwinn, directed by Sherri Eden Barber.

Music Theater Heritage Presents the Kansas City Professional Premiere of THE SECRET GARDEN


Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its upcoming production of The Secret Garden. Based on the classic novel, The Secret Garden is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal, with haunting melodies and a glorious score.

Tony-Winner Daisy Eagan To Bring Live Podcast Tour To NYC and More In April


Extending its reach beyond your podcast players and headphones, the hit podcast 'Strange and Unexplained with Daisy Eagan' is launching a limited live show tour to play three cities in April 2023.

Exclusive: New Photos of Aaron Lazar, Sierra Boggess, Julia Lester, John-Michael Lyles & More in THE SECRET GARDEN


See all new exclusive photos of The Secret Garden currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023!

Video: Julia Lester Performs 'Hold On' In Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN At Center Theatre Group


Check out brand-new video from the Broadway-aimed production of 'The Secret Garden' currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023! In the clip the production's 'Martha', Julia Lester, performs the inspiring anthem 'Hold On'. See the video!

Video: First Look At Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN At Center Theatre Group


See first look video of the Broadway-aimed production of 'The Secret Garden' currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023! 

Review Roundup: Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opens In Los Angeles


The reviews are starting to roll in for The Secret Garden, currently playing at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023!

Video: Go Inside Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opening Night In Los Angeles


Hit the red carpet for opening night of the Broadway-aimed production of 'The Secret Garden' currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023! See video of the big night as BroadwayWorld takes you inside the opening night festivities with the show's star-studded cast as they take their opening night bows!

Photos: First Look At THE SECRET GARDEN Starring Sierra Boggess, Ali Ewoldt, and More At Center Theatre Group


See first look photos of 'The Secret Garden' currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023!

Julia Lester, Aaron Lazar, John-Michael Lyles & More Complete the Cast of Sierra Boggess Led THE SECRET GARDEN


The complete cast has been announced for “The Secret Garden” at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. See who will star in the show, performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

Sadie Reynolds Joins Sierra Boggess Led THE SECRET GARDEN at at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre


Sadie Reynolds, an 11-year-old Los Angeles resident has been cast as Mary Lennox, the adventurous 10-year-old lead in “The Secret Garden'. Sadie has been added to the previously announced Drama Desk and Drama League nominee Sierra Boggess, with more casting to be announced at a later date.

Daisy Eagan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daisy Eagan been in?

Daisy Eagan has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Daisy Eagan been in?

Daisy Eagan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daisy Eagan been nominated for?

Daisy Eagan has been nominated for Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Secret Garden.

What awards has Daisy Eagan won?

Daisy Eagan won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her role in The Secret Garden.

Get Daisy Eagan Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos