Geneva Carr
Birth Place: Jackson, Mississippi
Latest News on Geneva Carr:
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit (Nov 3, 2025)
Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3 (Oct 31, 2025)
Jeremy Shamos, Geneva Carr Will Lead THE COVER UP Reading (Oct 27, 2025)
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit (Nov 3, 2025)
Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3 (Oct 31, 2025)
Jeremy Shamos, Geneva Carr Will Lead THE COVER UP Reading (Oct 27, 2025)
BIO
Geneva Carr: New York Theater: Hand to God (EST), Trevor (Lesser America), Just Sex (StageFarm), I Wanna Destroy You (At Hand Theater Company), Finding Claire (Theater for a New City), Rose’s Dilemma (MTC), Clash by Night (Naked Angels), Betty’s Summer Vacation (Playwrights Horizons), Boise (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater). Regional Theatre: North American Tour of The Vagina Monologues, Rabbit Hole (Huntington Theater), How the Other Half Loves, Time of My Life, Relatively Speaking (Westport Country Playhouse). TV: “Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell”, “Elementary”, “Blue Bloods”, “Royal Pains”, “The Onion News Network”, “The Good Wife”, “Rescue Me”, “Person of Interest”, “Hope & Faith”, “Law & Order”, “Sex and The City”. Film: Creative Control, Completely Normal, It’s Complicated, Love and Other Drugs, College Road Trip, Company Retreat, Then She Found Me, One Last Thing, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead, Alter Egos, Darkroom, High Maintenance.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Benefit Reading, 2017
Dot Diamond
Faye Kettering
Dot Diamond
Faye Kettering
Awards and Nominations
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2015 - Theatre World Award
Geneva Carr, Hand to God
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Geneva Carr, Hand to God
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Watch Teasers and Trailers for CBS' Fall 2016 Pickups - STAR TREK, TRAINING DAY & More!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-05-18 17:39:28
TV: Meet the Company of MTC's INCOGNITO - Charlie Cox, Geneva Carr, and More!
by Louisa Brady - 2016-04-09 19:02:42
STAGE TUBE: Meet London's Next Big Star - HAND TO GOD's Tyrone!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-01-19 12:15:00
VIDEO: HAND TO GOD's Bob Saget Gives A Comedian's Perspective On Donald Trump's Campaign
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-16 15:57:15
VIDEO: Playwright Robert Askins and Cast Talk About HAND TO GOD's Amazing Journey To Broadway
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-10 16:31:01
VIDEO: HAND TO GOD's Playwright Robert Askins Talks of His Own Spirituality and of Emotional Healing on Just Faith
by Michael Dale - 2015-11-16 19:53:00
TV: Saget's Back! HAND TO GOD Gets Ready to Welcome a New Pastor Greg
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-22 09:23:18
TV: Broadway Welcomes New Talent at the 71st Annual Theatre World Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-03 13:32:33
TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- HAND TO GOD's Geneva Carr- 'I'll Never Be the Same!'
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-01 09:21:13
TV: Chatting with the Company of HAND TO GOD on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2015-04-08 13:30:10
News
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.
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.
Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
The Cover Up, a new play by Jon Marans, will receive an invitational reading at The Barrow Group Theatre on Monday, November 3, at 2:15 p.m. (note updated time).
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
The Cover Up, a new play by Jon Marans, will receive an invitational reading at The Barrow Group Theatre on Monday, November 3, at 2:15 p.m. (note updated time).
Jeremy Shamos, Geneva Carr Will Lead THE COVER UP Reading
by Gillian Blum - Oct 27, 2025
THE COVER UP, a new play by Jon Marans about Watergate directed by Nina Goodheart, will have an invite-only reading at the Barrow Group theater on Monday, November 3 at 2 p.m.
by Gillian Blum - Oct 27, 2025
THE COVER UP, a new play by Jon Marans about Watergate directed by Nina Goodheart, will have an invite-only reading at the Barrow Group theater on Monday, November 3 at 2 p.m.
Photos: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Celebrates Gala Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 8, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern just made its New York premiere at NY City Center, Stage I. Check out photos from inside the opening night gala celebration below!
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 8, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern just made its New York premiere at NY City Center, Stage I. Check out photos from inside the opening night gala celebration below!
Photos: Opening Night Of Crystal Skillman's OPEN At WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
On Saturday, July 12th Midnight Theatricals in association with The Tank and The Flying Carpet Theatre Company premiered Crystal Skillman's Open at WP Theater. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
On Saturday, July 12th Midnight Theatricals in association with The Tank and The Flying Carpet Theatre Company premiered Crystal Skillman's Open at WP Theater. See photos here!
Jhett Tolentino's ASIAN PERSUASION Sets North American Theatrical Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
Scatena & Rosner Films has announced the North American release of the romantic comedy ASIAN PERSUASION, directed by Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jhett Tolentino.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
Scatena & Rosner Films has announced the North American release of the romantic comedy ASIAN PERSUASION, directed by Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jhett Tolentino.
Companion Exhibition, Quaker Affinity Night, and Creative Team Talkback Set For THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
The award-winning London production of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY is coming to the Sheen Center. Following the Sunday, March 16 matinee performance, the show will host a talkback with the full creative team entitled, “Performing Resistance.”
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
The award-winning London production of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY is coming to the Sheen Center. Following the Sunday, March 16 matinee performance, the show will host a talkback with the full creative team entitled, “Performing Resistance.”
Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 23, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie. The production stars Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser. The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 23, 2025
Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie. The production stars Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser. The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event.
Photos: OUR TOWN's Julie Halston Performs at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
Julie Halston delivered a standout stand-up performance on Monday night, bringing her sardonic wit and high energy to the historic Birdland stage. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
Julie Halston delivered a standout stand-up performance on Monday night, bringing her sardonic wit and high energy to the historic Birdland stage. See photos here!
Geneva Carr, Kate Rockwell, Gabrielle McClinton, and More Will Lead Livestream of YOURS, TRULY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
Streaming Musicals is producing a filmed presentation of the new play Yours, Truly which will be livestreamed on their platform this week. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
Streaming Musicals is producing a filmed presentation of the new play Yours, Truly which will be livestreamed on their platform this week. Learn more here!
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 12, 2024
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 12, 2024
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Photos: Angelina Jolie, Alan Cumming, & More Attend MARIA New York Film Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2024
On September 29, the cast and crew of Netflix's Maria attended a Tastemaker screening at New York's Whitby Hotel. In attendance was Angelia Jolie, who plays the legendary opera singer in the film, as well as director Pablo Larraín, guests Alan Cumming, Carla Gugino, Questlove, and more. Take a look at photos from the screening here!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2024
On September 29, the cast and crew of Netflix's Maria attended a Tastemaker screening at New York's Whitby Hotel. In attendance was Angelia Jolie, who plays the legendary opera singer in the film, as well as director Pablo Larraín, guests Alan Cumming, Carla Gugino, Questlove, and more. Take a look at photos from the screening here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE ROOMMATE
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 20, 2024
Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 20, 2024
Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 29, 2024
Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 29, 2024
Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Tony-Nominee Geneva Carr To Celebrate The Release Of New Novel THERE'S NO MURDER LIKE SHOW MURDER At The Drama Book Shop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024
Geneva Carr and playwright Matthew Greene will discuss their theater-themed murder mystery novel, There's No Murder Like Show Murder, at The Drama Book Shop on July 30, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024
Geneva Carr and playwright Matthew Greene will discuss their theater-themed murder mystery novel, There's No Murder Like Show Murder, at The Drama Book Shop on July 30, 2024.
Words From the Wings: Tala Ashe of BREAKING THE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Tala Ashe who is currently appearing in Breaking the Story off-Broadway. Tala told us all about her backstage must-haves, favorite moments, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Tala Ashe who is currently appearing in Breaking the Story off-Broadway. Tala told us all about her backstage must-haves, favorite moments, and more!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Second Stage's BREAKING THE STORY
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 5, 2024
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 5, 2024
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review Roundup: Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2024
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2024
Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.
Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Siegel, Callum Blue, and More to Star in Industry Presentation of Ashley Griffin's TRIAL, Directed By Lori Petty
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024
Full all star cast announced for industry presentation of Ashley Griffin's Trial directed by Lori Petty. The cast includes Kate Siegel, Callum Blue, Jennifer Bareilles, Steven Hauck, and more.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024
Full all star cast announced for industry presentation of Ashley Griffin's Trial directed by Lori Petty. The cast includes Kate Siegel, Callum Blue, Jennifer Bareilles, Steven Hauck, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Geneva Carr been in?
Geneva Carr has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Geneva Carr been in?
Geneva Carr has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Geneva Carr been nominated for?
Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Hand to God and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Hand to God.
What awards has Geneva Carr won?
Geneva Carr won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Hand to God.
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