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Daphne Rubin-Vega

Birth Place: Panama City, PANAMA

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BIO

Daphne Rubin-Vega is best known for the roles she originated, including Mimi (RENT) and Conchita (Anna in the Tropics), both of which earned her Tony Award nominations. Other originated roles include Dolores in Empanada Loca, Rahmi in Gum, Sofia in Nilo Cruz' Two Sisters and a Piano, Canary Mary in Suzan-Lori Parks' F-ing A, and Lucy in Jack Goes Boating at The Public. She appeared in the Broadway revivals of A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta) and Les Miserables (Fantine).



Her film credits include detective Gloria Perez in Wild Things, Flawless, opposite Robert De Niro, and reprising the role of Lucy in the film version of Jack Goes Boatingrs.

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STAGE CREDITS

Twelfth Night Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2025
Maria
Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Maxine Faulk
My Broken Language My Broken Language
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theater World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
In the Heights In the Heights
[Motion Picture]
2020 Motion Picture, 2020
Daniela
Miss You Like Hell Miss You Like Hell
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Beatriz
Super Shaw Women
[New York]
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw Production, 2017
Performer
Daphne's Dive Daphne's Dive
[New York]
Signature Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Inez
Los Monologos de la Vagina Los Monologos de la Vagina
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Spanish-language Revival, 2014
Performer [Replacement]
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Nurse
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Stella Kowalski
Blood From a Stone Blood From a Stone
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2011
Yvette
Jack Goes Boating
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lucy
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine
Everythings Turning Into Beautiful
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Brenda
Rent Reunion Concert
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Mimi Marquez
Bernarda Alba
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Martirio
Between Us
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Grace
Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer
Anna in the Tropics Anna in the Tropics
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Conchita
F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Canary Mary
Free to Be... You and Me
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Usherette
Magenta
Two Sisters and a Piano
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Sophia
Gum
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Mimi Marquez
Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Bernarda Alba
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Miss You Like Hell

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Daphne Rubin-VegaEmpanada Loca

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Daphne Rubin-VegaEmpanada Loca

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Daphne Rubin-Vega, A Streetcar Named Desire

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Anna in the Topics

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Fucking A

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent


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Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent

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Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Photo
Exclusive: Hear 'My Sister, Naomi' from CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
Photos: The New Group Hosts TEASE Event To Announce Move To The Theater At St. Clemen Photo
Photos: The New Group Hosts TEASE Event To Announce Move To The Theater At St. Clement’s
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

The New Group hosted its “Tease” event on Monday, offering a preview of the company’s upcoming season. The evening also marked the announcement of the company’s move to The Theater at St. Clement’s. See photos from the event.
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit Photo
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Award-winning actor and advocate Paul Rudd will return to host the 12th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit, supporting SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young.
Video: Christian Borle Sings Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Songs Photo
Video: Christian Borle Sings Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025

Enjoy the new villain song from Hazbin Hotel Season 2! Christian Borle performs 'Once We Get Up There!'—stream it now on Prime Video.
Photos: Inside HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert at the Majestic Theater Photo
Photos: Inside HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert at the Majestic Theater
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 21, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the first-ever concert event celebrating the hit adult animated musical series, was held on October 20. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos featuring the show's cast and guests
Labyrinth Theater Company Reveals 33rd Season And New Co-Artistic Directors Photo
Labyrinth Theater Company Reveals 33rd Season And New Co-Artistic Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

Labyrinth Theater Company (LAB) has announced its 33rd season of new work, marking the first under new Co-Artistic Directors Neil Tyrone Pritchard and Dina Janis.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Returning to Wharton Center in November Photo
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Returning to Wharton Center in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will return to Wharton Center in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24 Photo
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers Photo
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

It's time to return to Hell in the new trailer for Hazbin Hotel, the hit adult animated musical series. The new season features the voices of numerous Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Alex Brightman, Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Vosk, and more. Check out the new trailer!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daphne Rubin-Vega been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Miss You Like Hell, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Empanada Loca, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Empanada Loca, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna in the Topics, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Fucking A, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rent, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rent and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.

What awards has Daphne Rubin-Vega won?

Daphne Rubin-Vega won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Rent.

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