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Gayle Rankin recently completed production on the second season of the record-breaking “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” (HBO). She was recently seen leading Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’ series “Kindred” (FX), directed by Janicza Bravo. Rankin is perhaps best known for her performance as ‘Sheila the She-Wolf’ in Netflix’s hit comedy series “Glow,” for which she was nominated for two SAG ensemble awards in 2018 and 2019. She also appeared opposite Matthew Rhys in Season 1 of HBO’s reboot of “Perry Mason.” In May 2019, Rankin received critical acclaim for her performance in Mike Covino and Kyle Martin’s film The Climb, which first premiered at Cannes and was later released by Sony Pictures Classics. Other notable film credits include Amazon’s Blow The Mand Down, Her Smell opposite Elizabeth Moss, Noah Baumbach’s Meyerowitz Stories, Irreplaceable You opposite Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alex Garland’s Men, and Stewart Thorndike’s Bad Things, which recently premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.

On stage, Rankin garnered rave reviews for her performance as ‘Ophelia’ opposite Oscar Isaac in Sam Gold’s production of Hamlet for the Public Theater. Other theater credits include Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female production of The Taming of the Shrew, Tony Kushner’s The Illusion, and Sam Gold’s The Mystery of Love & Sex opposite Diane Lane. In 2014, Rankin made her Broadway debut in Cabaret for director Sam Mendes.

Rankin is a graduate of New York City’s the Juilliard School.

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Gayle Rankin STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Sally Bowles

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival at The Public Theater, 2017
Ophelia

Second Gravedigger

[Off-Broadway]
2016 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2015
Charlotte

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Fraulein Kost

[Off-Broadway]
North American Premiere, 2012
Ruth


Gayle Rankin Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Gayle Rankin, Cabaret

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Photos: CABARET Cast Serves Double the Red Carpet Looks on Opening Weekend


Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret celebrated not one, but two opening nights at the August Wilson Theatre and you can check out photos of all of the best fashions from both nights here.

Video: Bebe Neuwirth Talks Returning to Broadway with CABARET on CBS MORNINGS


Bebe Neuwirth, who is currently playing the role of Fraulein Schneider in the Broadway revival of Cabaret, visited CBS Mornings on Tuesday. She discussed her return to Broadway after ten years away, and what she loves about the show and this production in particular. Watch the interview here!

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin to Talk CABARET on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA This Friday


Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this week! On Friday April 26, the Cabaret stars will be on TODAY to talk the new production, which is currently running at the August Wilson Theatre. The program airs 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT on NBC.

Video: Willkommen to Opening Night of CABARET on Broadway


Willkommen back to the Kit Kat Club on Broadway! Cabaret just celebrated an epic two-day opening weekend and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with the cast and creative team. In this video, watch as they hit the red carpet!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway


Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!

Video: Watch Highlights from CABARET on Broadway


Watch highlights from Cabaret on Broadway here!

Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Bebe Neuwirth, and more discuss starring in the immersive production of Cabaret to Broadway in the video here!

CABARET Star Eddie Redmayne to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week


Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on Good Morning America next week! On Thursday April 25, the Cabaret star will be on GMA to talk the new production, which is currently in previews. In Cabaret, he plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. At this time, it is unknown if he will be performing a number from the show.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Photos: First Look at Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin & More in CABARET


Get a first look at photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and more in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 15, 2024- Last Chance to See DOUBT on Broadway


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 15, 2024.

Photos: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Celebrates Joel Grey's 92nd Birthday!


Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre. See photos of the show's Academy and Tony-winning star with the production's stars, Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin. 

Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy


Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club wilkommened some very special guests to their immersive nightclub home! Eddie Redmayne currently in previews as the ‘Emcee’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre.

The Broadway 2023/24 Season by Olivier Award Winners


This Sunday, London's biggest theatre stars come together to celebrate the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. While it might take some time for this season's nominees to make it across the pond (NOTE: Sunset Boulevard, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, and Stranger Things: First Shadow have already announced plans to transfer next season), you can catch past Olivier-winning productions on Broadway now.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 8, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 1, 2024- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 1, 2024.

Video: First Look at Cara Delevingne and More in CABARET in London


We have your first look at Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club in London! Check out the all new clips in the video here!

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Will Offer $25 Digital Lottery For Broadway Run


Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club will offer a $25 digital lottery ticket policy, which has been announced ahead of the musical's first preview on Monday, April 1 at the August Wilson Theatre. Find out how to enter the Cabaret lottery here!

Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!

Gayle Rankin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gayle Rankin been in?

Gayle Rankin has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Gayle Rankin been in?

Gayle Rankin has not appeared in the West End.

What is Gayle Rankin next theatre project?

Gayle Rankin's next show will be Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club which opens on 4/21/2024 on Broadway.

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