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Erika Henningsen BIO

Erika is best known for her role as Cady in Mean Girls on Broadway.

She also appeared as Fantine in the recent Broadway revival of Les Miserables, Kim Ravenal in PBS' Live from Lincoln Center: Show Boat; Beth in Signature Theatre's world premiere of Kathleen Marshall/Sheryl Crow' musical, Diner; featured opposite Tyne Daly in York Theatre Company's staging of Jerry Herman's Dear World. Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Sophie in Mamma Mia! at PCLO.

She is a recipient of Alan Eisenberg Actors' Equity Award and graduate of University of Michigan BFA Musical Theater.

Erika can be seen in the Peacock original series Girls5Eva.

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Erika Henningsen STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Ann/Judith

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Cady Heron

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Nina

[Regional (US)]
Delaware Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2015
Beth

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Fantine [Replacement]



Erika Henningsen TV Shows

Girls5eva
Young Gloria

Erika Henningsen Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Erika Henningsen, Mean Girls

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Photos: THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Takes The Stage In LA With Rachel Bloom, Sasheer Zamata, And More!


THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. The event featured distinguished artists from the Los Angeles entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays. See photos from the show!

Lindsey Kraft, Mark Feuerstein & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES


THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles, which will return on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. Learn more bout The 24 Hour Plays!

Erika Henningsen To Teach “A Song Is A Scene” Class At Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio


Join Broadway actress Erika Henningsen's new class, A SONG IS A SCENE, at the Los Angeles Musical Theatre Studio. Learn to transform your approach to musical numbers, focusing on narrative depth and emotional authenticity. Suitable for both aspiring and seasoned performers.

Rachel Bloom, Mark Wilding & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES


THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS at Discovering Broadway


Discovering Broadway has selected a feminist comedy musical called The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends as their sixth show. Learn about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Erika Henningsen, Gillian Jacobs & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES at The Hudson Theatres


The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles will return on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theatres. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

HAZBIN HOTEL disponible en Prime Video


Ya está disponible en Prime Video la serie musical HAZBIN HOTEL: EL HOTEL DE LAS VIEJAS GLORIAS, una sitcom de animación para adultos creada por Vivienne Medrano y con música de Sam Haft, Andrew Underberg, Evan Alderete, Gooseworx, Thomas Ryan y Parry Gripp.

Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL


Watch a video of Keith David and Blake Roman discussing going from stage to the recording booth in Hazbin Hotel. BroadwayWorld sat down with David and Roman to discuss what to expect from the series, the potential differences between performing on Broadway and in the recording booth for the animated series, and more. 

Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast


Watch a video of Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano discussing their voice cast of Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Vosk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Keith David, Blake Roman, Christian Borle, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Krystina Alabado,Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and more.

HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation


Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano wants to bring the show to Broadway. Since the series features a stacked lineup of Broadway stars, the creator, director, and executive producer of the adult animated musical series says she would be interested in seeing the series make it to the stage.

Interview: Jessica Vosk & Daphne Rubin-Vega on What to Expect From HAZBIN HOTEL


Watch a video of Jessica Vosk and Daphne Rubin-Vega teasing what to expect from Hazbin Hotel, the new adult animated musical series on Prime Video. We sit down with them to discuss what they enjoyed about their first time doing voice work for animation, what to expect from the new series, and more.

MEAN GIRLS Broadway Album Streams Increase After Movie Musical Release


Since the release of the Mean Girls movie musical, the original Broadway cast recording has seen a streaming increase on Spotify. The film verison cuts nine of the songs that were performed in the Broadway production, leading fans to re-visit the cast recording after seeing the new film. Find out how Spotify streams increased on the cast recording!

Listen: Christian Borle, Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen & More Sing on HAZBIN HOTEL Soundtrack


A24 Music and Prime Video shared part one of the Hazbin Hotel Original Soundtrack. Get a first listen to Christian Borle, Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman, Daphne Rubin-Vega, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and Keith David in the soundtrack from the first episodes of the musical series.

Interview: Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn & Amir Talai on Their HAZBIN HOTEL Characters


Watch a video of Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn and Amir Talai reveal their characters on Hazbin Hotel. The trio discusses who they play in the animated series, what they enjoy about voicing characters after their stage experience, and more. 

Interview: Watch Erika Henningsen & Stephanie Beatriz Talk HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series


Erika Henningsen and Stephanie Beatriz discuss their roles on the new adult musical animated series, Hazbin Hotel. Watch a video of them revealing what drew them to the series, combining musical numbers with animation, the differences between voice work and stage acting, and more.

Photos: Erika Henningsen, Patina Miller & More Walk the HAZBIN HOTEL Premiere Red Carpet


Check out photos from the Hazbin Hotel premiere red carpet with Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman, Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, Amir Talai, Jeremy Jordan, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jessica Vosk, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Brandon Rogers, Krystina Alabado, Shoba Narayan, and composers Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg.

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Krystina Alabado & More Join HAZBIN HOTEL Voice Cast


Hazbin Hotel has added new Broadway stars to its voice cast, including Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, and more joining Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Brightman, Kimiko Glenn, Christian Borle, Joel Perez, Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Patina Miller, and Jessica Vosk.

Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2024 - Where to Watch HAZBIN HOTEL & More


Although it may be a new year, a few classics are returning to streaming services, giving Broadway fans the perfect throwback binge list. A new month also wouldn't be complete without some theatre faces popping up in new streaming releases, including the new Mean Girls soundtrack and a star-studded animated series.

Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDING


Check out the trailer for Moment To Moment: The Making of The Violet Hour Studio Cast recording!

Movie Documenting the Making of THE VIOLET HOUR Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now


A new movie taking audiences behind the scenes of the process of creating the cast recording of The Violet Hour is available to stream now! The musical features Tony Award-winners Santino Fontana (Tootsie) and Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt), Tony and Grammy Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Mean Girls star Erika Henningsen and Hadestown star Solea Pfeiffer.

Erika Henningsen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Erika Henningsen been in?

Erika Henningsen has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Erika Henningsen been in?

Erika Henningsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Erika Henningsen been nominated for?

Erika Henningsen has been nominated for the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Mean Girls.

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