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Broadway: A Chorus Line, Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Flower Drum Song, Miss Saigon. Film/TV: "30 Rock," "Rescue Me," "Royal Pains." J. Elaine can be seen in the comedy Morning Glory with Rachel McAdams playing the role of Lisa Bartlett. (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation, 2018
Val
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble
  [Washington, DC (Regional)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Torrey
  [Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2016
Connie Wong
  [Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre Production, 2015
Nuan
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Lily St. Regis
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Cynthia
  [Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Cynthia
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2006
Beatrice
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Connie [Replacement]
Connie [Replacement]
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Imposter
Ensemble
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Ensemble [Replacement]
Daddy's All-Girl Rhythm Choir [Replacement]
  [Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer
Ensemble
  [Regional (US)]
Old Globe Production, 2004
Mildred Mallard/Daphne Duck/Pig #3/Stylist/Verblinka/Darlene
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Greenwich Villager [Replacement]
  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Ensemble
  [Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Yvonne [Replacement]

J. Elaine Marcos Biography

Broadway: A Chorus Line, Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Flower Drum Song, Miss Saigon. Film/TV: "30 Rock," "Rescue Me," "Royal Pains." J. Elaine can be seen in the comedy Morning Glory with Rachel McAdams playing the role of Lisa Bartlett.





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Photos: Carly Hughes, Gabrielle Ruiz & More Help Raise $50,000 For The Homeless In LA Photo Photos: Carly Hughes, Gabrielle Ruiz & More Help Raise $50,000 For The Homeless In LA at Broadway To The Rescue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

See photos from BROADWAY TO THE RESCUE, which raised $50,000 on Friday, Dec 2nd for HOPE OF THE VALLEY a mission that does extraordinary work for the homeless.

Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober & More to Star in THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW at the El P Photo Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober & More to Star in THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW at the El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022

Broadway to the Rescue's THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW has announced the cast for this year's December 2nd, holiday fundraising extravaganza, at the El Portal Theatre! The list of Broadway performers this year include Carly Hughes, Jason Michael Snow, Clent Bowers, Rhett George, Greg Poland, Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober, and more.

Review: DRAG THE MUSICAL at The Bourbon Room Photo Review: DRAG THE MUSICAL at The Bourbon Room
by Andrew Child - Oct 9, 2022

Especially thanks to Spencer Liff’s inventive staging and punchy choreography, the show is either a riotous musical bursting out of the seams of the intimate Bourbon Room or a drag revue elevated with a solid narrative, pristinely-timed punchlines, and innovative novelty routines.

Additional Casting Announced For (mostly)musicals' 42nd Edition: ANY QUESTIONS This W Photo Additional Casting Announced For (mostly)musicals' 42nd Edition: ANY QUESTIONS This Week at Vitello's
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022

For the 42nd edition of (mostly)musicals, join music director Gregory Nabours and an out-of-this-world lineup of talent from LA and Broadway on Thursday, September 15th, as they take on important musical questions like: How DO you solve a problem like Maria? Shall we dance? What's love got to do with it? Did a prince really kiss me? How do you measure a year? And where IS that boy with the bugle?

Question Everything at (mostly)musicals' 42nd Show: ANY QUESTIONS at Feinstein's at V Photo Question Everything at (mostly)musicals' 42nd Show: ANY QUESTIONS at Feinstein's at Vitello's
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022

For the 42nd edition of (mostly)musicals, join music director Gregory Nabours and an out-of-this-world lineup of talent from LA and Broadway as they ask important musical theatre questions like: How DO you solve a problem like Maria? Shall we dance? What do you do with a BA in English? How do you measure a year? And where IS that boy with the bugle?

THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS to Stream Tonight Photo THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS to Stream Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2022

Distinguished artists from across the nation's entertainment industry came together at The Bourbon Room in Hollywood for The 24 Hour Musicals, the intensive theatrical endeavor where stars from Broadway, film and TV write, compose, rehearse and perform four original musicals within 24 hours. Now, the show premieres tonight on Stellar at 5:30 PT/8:30 ET and will be available through June.

Lisa Loeb, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kether Donohue, and More Took Part in THE 24 HOUR MUS Photo Lisa Loeb, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kether Donohue, and More Took Part in THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

On May 23, 2022, distinguished artists from across the nation's entertainment industry came together in Los Angeles for The 24 Hour Musicals, the intensive theatrical endeavor where stars from Broadway, film and TV come together to write, compose, rehearse and perform four original musicals within 24 hours at the Bourbon Room. 

Ahrens & Flaherty, Joe Iconis & More Join Feinstein's/54 Below 10th Anniversary Celeb Photo Ahrens & Flaherty, Joe Iconis & More Join Feinstein's/54 Below 10th Anniversary Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

From reviving the jewels of the canon to concerts celebrating Broadway’s theatres, Feinstein’s/54 Below audiences have taken countless trips down a magical memory lane. Now, to celebrate their tenth year in operation, Feinstein’s/54 Below will be celebrating these wonderful musical moments that appeared on their stage.

BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond Photo BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.

Charleston Playhouse Season Tickets Available Now Photo Charleston Playhouse Season Tickets Available Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021

Charleston Playhouse has announced that Season Tickets for their Broadway Cabaret Series are on sale now through Sunday, November 14.

J. Elaine Marcos Videos

Broadway Rewind: The Sun Comes Out on Broadway for ANNIE in 2012 Videoplay
Broadway Rewind: The Sun Comes Out on Broadway for ANNIE in 2012

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 2, 2020

Today we rewind to 2012, when the second Broadway revival of Annie opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 487 performances. Annie features a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, with all three authors receiving 1977 Tony Awards for their work.

Broadway Rewind: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Reaches Its Final Destination on Broad Videoplay
Broadway Rewind: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Reaches Its Final Destination on Broadway in 2011!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 15, 2020

Today we rewind to 2011 for opening night of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The musical, directed by Simon Phillips, played for 526 performances at the Palace Theatre.

Must Watch: A CHORUS LINE Revival Cast Reunites In Quarantine! Videoplay
Must Watch: A CHORUS LINE Revival Cast Reunites In Quarantine!

by Stage Tube - Apr 16, 2020

What started out as a fun project during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic quarantine on our private Facebook group evolved into something emotional, nostalgic, and uniquely unifying amidst a very dark and isolated period in humanity. Now, more than a decade after their closing night, 44 cast members of the Broadway revival of 'A Chorus Line' share what brought them all together 'again'. It was... 5, 6, 7, 8.

BWW TV: Costume Designer Angela Wendt on Creating the Look of FOX's RENT! Videoplay
BWW TV: Costume Designer Angela Wendt on Creating the Look of FOX's RENT!

by TV - Press Previews - Jan 20, 2019

When it comes to creating an iconic look, costume designer Angela Wendt knows what she's doing. Over two decades after giving Rent its legendary Broadway look, she returns to give the characters equally memorable costumes for Rent on Fox. Below, watch as she gives us a sneak peek of one of her costume trailers on set!

BWW TV: Production Designer Jason Sherwood Sets the Scene for FOX's RENT! Videoplay
BWW TV: Production Designer Jason Sherwood Sets the Scene for FOX's RENT!

by TV - Press Previews - Jan 17, 2019

How do you capture the essence of one of the most iconic musicals in Broadway history and make it work for live television? Production Designer extraordinaire Jason Sherwood is making magic happen in LA as FOX's Rent enters its final week of rehearsals. Below, he tells us all about how they will bring the East Village to life in a massive way, and even gives us a sneak peek of the set!

BWW TV: Everything Is RENT! Meet the Bohemians of FOX's Next Live Musical Videoplay
BWW TV: Everything Is RENT! Meet the Bohemians of FOX's Next Live Musical

by TV - Press Previews - Jan 14, 2019

There's no day but January 27 when it comes to FOX's Rent, and the cast and creative team are over the moon about it. BroadwayWorld is taking you straight to the Fox lot, where the whole gang is busy rehearsing for the big night. Watch below as they chat about what will make this version special, how they got their roles, and so much more!

BWW TV: Get Back in the Line with Highlights from New York City Center's A CHORUS LIN Videoplay
BWW TV: Get Back in the Line with Highlights from New York City Center's A CHORUS LINE!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 14, 2018

New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie), Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).

VIDEO: Watch Robyn Hurder Get Ready to Take on Cassie for A CHORUS LINE! Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch Robyn Hurder Get Ready to Take on Cassie for A CHORUS LINE!

by Stage Tube - Nov 13, 2018

New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie), Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).

VIDEO: On This Day, November 8 - A New Tomorrow Begins With the Broadway Revival of A Videoplay
VIDEO: On This Day, November 8 - A New Tomorrow Begins With the Broadway Revival of ANNIE

by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018

A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, Annie opened on this day in 2012 at the Palace Theatre!

BWW TV: Watch the Cast of A CHORUS LINE Dance It Out in Rehearsals for City Center Ga Videoplay
BWW TV: Watch the Cast of A CHORUS LINE Dance It Out in Rehearsals for City Center Gala!

by TV - Press Previews - Oct 31, 2018

New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie), Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).


J. Elaine Marcos Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has J. Elaine Marcos been in?
J. Elaine Marcos has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has J. Elaine Marcos been in?
J. Elaine Marcos has not appeared in the West End


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