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Jackie Hoffman

Birth Place: New York, NY

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BIO

Best known for her Emmy nominated role of 'Mamacita' from FX's "Feud: Betty and Joan," Jackie Hoffman was most recently seen onstage in the critically acclaimed Yiddish production of "Fiddler on the Roof" Off-Broadway. She can also be seen in Ryan Murphy's latest Netflix series "The Politician," and TruTV's "At Home With Amy Sedaris." On Broadway, Hoffman has co-starred in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "On The Town," "The Addams Family," "Xanadu" and "Hairspray," for which she won a Theatre World Award.


Off-Broadway, Hoffman starred as 'Princess Winifred' in the Transport Group's "Once Upon A Mattress," and received a Drama League Award Nomination for her performance. Her additional theater credits include "A Chanukah Charol," "The Gingerbread House," "Straightjacket," "Incident at Cobbler's Knob" (Lincoln Center Theatre Festival) and "One Woman Shoe."
Hoffman has performed in regional theatre, as well in Chicago at The MUNY and The Sisters Rosensweig at The Globe Theatre. She starred in six revues at The Second City Theatre in Chicago, where she won the Jeff Award for Best Actress. Her solo shows at Joe's Pub have received critical acclaim. They include "The Kvetching Continues," "Jackie Five-Oh!," "Chanukah at Joe's Pub" (Bistro Award), "Scraping the Bottom" and "Jackie with a Z." In 2009, Hoffman received the Mac Award for Best Female Stand Up. Her show "Jackie Hoffman: Live from Joe's Pub" is available on disc.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble ()

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
() [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
NYTF Off-Broadway Production at Stage 42, 2019
Yente


[Off-Broadway]
National Yiddish Theatre Production, 2018


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Teavee


[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Princess Winnifred


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Madame Dilly


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Grandma


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Aphrodite [Replacement]

Calliope [Replacement]

Aphrodite [Replacement]

Calliope [Replacement]


Aphrodite

Calliope

Aphrodite

Calliope [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Aphrodite [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Myra Kesselman


[New York]
Reading, 2006
Euterpe


[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer


[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004

Other Roles

Performer

Other Roles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Denizen of Baltimore

Matron

Prudy Pingleton

Gym Teacher


Prudy Pingleton

Denizen of Baltimore

Matron

Velma Von Tussle (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Jerry


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jackie Hoffman, Once Upon a Mattress


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2003 - Performance

Jackie Hoffman, Hairspray

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News


Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Provincetown Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Joy Behar's MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND to Return to The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

Joy Behar’s new comedy My First Ex-Husband will return The Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion. Behar will return to the stage again in her featured role, along with a cast of stars from theatre, television, and film.
Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and Anika Larsen to Star in FINDING DOROTHY PARKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, will play a week-long return engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.
Feature: Berkshires to Off-Broadway by Way of Atlanta
by Marc Savitt - Dec 16, 2025

The show is proving to be hugely popular with those that lu-huv’ed those summer nights as well as those fond of pointing out its inconsistencies and continuity challenges. A large group of Berkshire County residents traveled down to see VAPE together recently. You too can enjoy “Green Lightning”, “Hopelessly Gaslighted by You”, “Look at Me in Agony”, and more in VAPE: The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 in New York City where it continues with performances through January 4. Visit: https://vapethemusical.com for tickets and more information.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Rachel Matz Hunter Returns To Don't Tell Mama With TAKE TWO In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Rachel Matz Hunter will return to Don’t Tell Mama on December 7 at 1 p.m. with an encore performance of Take Two, her solo show directed by Faith Prince with musical direction by Bobby Peaco.
Sara Gettelfinger to Join Performance of SHITZPROBE! Improvised Musical Comedy Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Sara Gettelfinger will join Shitzprobe, NYC's premiere improvised musical comedy show, onstage at The Laurie Beechman Theatre for an upcoming performance.
Cabaret Roundup: November 3-9- Hannah Berner, Jackie Hoffman, Shoshana Bean & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 3, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Great American Songbook standards, the first show of Lyrics and Lyricist's 2025-26 season, Wicked and Hell's Kitchen star Shoshana Bean making her Carnegie Hall solo debut and more.
SHITZPROBE to Welcome SLAM FRANK's Olivia Bernabe For One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

Shitzprobe, NYC's premiere improvised musical comedy show, has revealed that Olivia Bernabe will be their special guest star for their upcoming show. Learn more!
FINDING DOROTHY PARKER Returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

After a sold-out run, Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of celebrated NY writer Dorothy Parker, will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.
Interview: Joy Behar Talks Finding the Humor in Divorce in MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND at The Huntington
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 18, 2025

On ABC-TV’s top-rated daytime talk show “The View,” Joy Behar has a well-earned reputation as an insightful interviewer with a keen sense of humor.
Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025

“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Tony Yazbeck to Perform at Bay Street Theater in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025

Broadway's electrifying leading man, Tony Yazbeck, is taking the stage at Bay Street Theater, for a singular Music Monday performance that promises an evening of pure entertainment, artistry, and intimate connection. Learn more.
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jackie Hoffman been in?

Jackie Hoffman has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jackie Hoffman been in?

Jackie Hoffman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jackie Hoffman been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Once Upon a Mattress and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Hairspray.

What awards has Jackie Hoffman won?

Jackie Hoffman won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Hairspray.

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