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Jane Lynch, most recently onstage playing Mrs. Rosie Brice in Funny Girl opposite Beanie Feldstein is a five-time Emmy, two-time SAG Award, and Golden Globe Winner.

She currently co-stars on the award-winning comedy series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” as well as hosting NBC’s hit game show “The Weakest Link.” She is well known for her Emmy-winning role as host of “Hollywood Game Night,” as well as her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Sue Sylvester on “Glee.”

Additional television credits include portraying Janet Reno in “Manifesto,” “Space Force,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Criminal Minds,” “The Good Fight,” “Portlandia,” “Angel From Hell,” “Party Down,” “Lovespring International,” “Two and a Half Men” and “The L Word.”


Lynch’s film credits include Wreck It Ralph I and II, The Three Stooges, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, Role Models, Julie & Julia, A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, For Your Consideration, and Ivy + Bean for Netflix.


She made her Broadway debut in the 2013 production of Annie. Her additional theater work includes Oh Sister, My Sister at the Tamarind Theatre and Love, Loss and What I Wore at the Off-Broadway Westside Theatre.

Lynch is currently touring with Kate Flannery and the Tony Guerrero Quintet in their live cabaret show, Two Lost Souls. Their Billboard top 10 holiday album, “A Swingin' Little Christmas,” is available from iTunes, Amazon and other outlets.


Lynch was raised near Chicago and cut her theatrical teeth at the Second City and Steppenwolf Theatre. Her memoir, “Happy Accidents,” topped several national bestsellers lists, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

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Jane Lynch STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mrs. Rosie Brice

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Miss Hannigan [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]


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NBC Sets Returns For PASSWORD, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT & More This Summer

NBC is the summer home for both the Paris Olympic Games and high-stakes competition with a robust lineup of returning powerhouse favorites, including “America's Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.” With all-new programming alongside the Summer Games, check out the premiere schedule!

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of THE GREAT NORTH on FOX - Sunday, March 17, 2024

Get all the scoop on THE GREAT NORTH, airing on FOX on Sunday, March 17, 2024! Rounding out the family are Judy’s older brother, WOLF (Will Forte), and his wife, Honeybee (Dulcé Sloan), middle brother Ham (Paul Rust) and 10-year-old-going-on-50 little brother Moon (Aparna Nancherla). Watch a video now!

Videos: Dylan Mulvaney and Chris Colfer Join the 'Roses Turn' TikTok Trend

Social media star Dylan Mulvaney is jumping on the Rose's Turn TikTok viral bandwagon, with a cameo from the trendsetter himself, GLEE star, Chris Colfer. Watch the video!

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of THE GREAT NORTH on FOX - Sunday, March 3, 2024

Get all the scoop on THE GREAT NORTH, airing on FOX on Sunday, March 3, 2024! Honeybee wins interim Lone Moose mayor over WOLF who, although upset, starts overstepping during Honeybee’s one day term. The rest of the Tobins start capitalizing on their new family member’s political power in the new “Ready Mayor Won Adventure” episode. Watch a video!

Videos: Chris Colfer's GLEE Version of 'Roses Turn' from GYPSY Sparks Viral TikTok Trend

TikTokkers are getting creative in the wake of UMG's catalog removal from the platform. Catch up on the global video trend featuring Chris Colfer's rendition of 'Rose's Turn' from GYPSY.

Alan Cumming & Jane Lynch Join Hulu's THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Animated Series

Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch have joined the voice cast of Hulu's The Bravest Knight animated series. The two Broadway alums will join T.R. Knight, Christine Baranski, Storm Reid, and Bobby Moynihan for the second season. The series broke boundaries by featuring a household with two dads.

Photos: First Look at DOLLY PARTON'S PET GALA on CBS With Jane Lynch, Iain Armitage & More

Musical performances include Dolly Parton and Carly Pearce singing “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton and Lainey Wilson singing  “I Will Always Love You,” Dolly and Carly anchoring “Jolene” which turned into a show-stopping group performance as well as country hitmaker Chris Janson performing “Hound Dog” with his beloved hound dog Willie. Check out the photos!

Interview: Stefanie Londino talks playing Miss Hannigan in ANNIE

By telephone recently from a tour stop in her hometown of New Brunswick, N.J., Londino talked about Miss Hannigan and more.

Jane Lynch Returns to WEAKEST LINK on NBC This Spring

Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, NBC’s “Weakest Link” returns in April. The games begin with a “Days of our Lives” special featuring cast members Lindsay Arnold, Bryan Dattilo, Galen Gering, Tina Huang, Victoria Konefal, Martha Madison, Eric Martsolf and Zach Tinker competing to earn money for charity. 

Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris & More Join Dolly Parton's PET GALA Musical Variety Special

Dolly Parton will be joined on the pink carpet by co-host Jane Lynch, along with appearances by Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Kristen Bell, Iain Armitage, Drew Barrymore, Margaret Cho, Carson Kressley, Jim Nantz and Jessica Simpson, among others.

HOT WHITE HEIST Podcast Starring Bowen Yang, Cynthia Nixon, Jane Lynch & More to Return for Season 2

Audible, Inc.'s hit queer action-comedy Hot White Heist will return for season two on March 7 with six half-hour episodes available exclusively on Audible.

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

Comedian George Lopez Adds Second Show At Paramount Theatre

Comedy Works Entertainment and AEG Presents welcome GEORGE LOPEZ to Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00pm.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

Review: JANE LYNCH & KATE FLANNERY Bring the Glee to Their Office Christmas Party In A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS at Joe's Pub

SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS, should get a bit of an airing out and that gifted improvisers like Jane and Kate should spit out some of the over-chewed gum that has lost its flavor.

Listen: Hear GLEE Stars Reunite to Honor Naya Rivera With Unreleased Single

The stars of Glee reunited to honor Naya Rivera with a previously unreleased single this year. “Prayer for the Broken,” which was initially recorded by Rivera in 2012, will now include background vocals from Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink.

Interview: Jane Lynch Heads to Boston for A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS!

Jane Lynch says she’s been a fan of Christmas music since her very earliest days. So it’s not surprising that the actor, singer, and comedian has made holiday music a regular part of her performing life.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

Video: Watch AMERICAN DAD Parody CATS In New Clip As Roger Tries to Fulfill His West End Dreams

TBS' hit comedy American Dad parodied Cats in a recent episode. Watch a video clip from the episode now, which features Roger as he fulfills his dream of starring in Cats as the fifth understudy for Rumpleteazer and sixteenth for Grizabella.

City Winery Bosoton Celebrates The Holidays With Music, Comedy, Wine, And A NUTCRACKER

City Winery Boston celebrates the holiday season with music, comedy, wine, and even a Nutcracker. Check out the lineup of holiday shows in December.

Jane Lynch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jane Lynch's next show will be Funny Girl which opens on 4/24/2022 on Broadway.

Jane Lynch has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Jane Lynch has not appeared in the West End.

Jane Lynch has been nominated for Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for her role in Funny Girl.

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