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BIO

Broadway: How I Learned to Drive, The Nap, Sweat (Tony nomination), You Can’t Take It With You, August: Osage County, Lombardi, Proof (Tony nomination). Theatre: Floyd’s (Guthrie), Peace for Mary Francis (New Group), Peter and Jerry (Second Stage—Drama Desk nomination) Appropriate (Signature—Obie Award, The Lilly Award), Poor Behavior (Mark Taper), Realistic Joneses (Yale), Choice (Huntington), The Rainmaker (Arena Stage—Helen Hayes Award), How I Learned to Drive (original cast, Vineyard). Television: “Madam Secretary” (5 years recurring), “For Life,” “New Amsterdam,” “The Blacklist,” “Escape at Dannemora,” “The Knick,” “The Americans,” “Masters of Sex,” “Alpha House,” “Royal Pains.” Film: What is Life Worth, The Post, Great Gilley Hopkins, How Far She Went, The Breatharian.

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STAGE CREDITS

Call Me Izzy
[Broadway]
2025
Ms. Smart (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Pen Pals A New Play Pen Pals A New Play
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Mags ()
How I Learned to Drive How I Learned to Drive
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere, 2022
Female Greek Chorus
The Nap The Nap
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2018
Stella Spokes
Peace for Mary Frances Peace for Mary Frances
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premeire, 2018
Franny
Sweat Sweat
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tracey
Sweat Sweat
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at the Public Theater, 2016
You Can't Take It with You You Can't Take It with You
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Mrs. Kirby
Appropriate Appropriate
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2014
Performer
Middletown Middletown
[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2010
Intercom
Female Doctor
Aunt
Intercom
Female Doctor
Oliver Parker! Oliver Parker!
[Off-Broadway]
StageFARM Production, 2010
Performer
Almost an Evening
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Woman with Pram (Four Benches) / Lady Friend (Debate)
Peter and Jerry
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Ann
Satellites
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Kit
Bliss
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Helen
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Io
Proof
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Claire
Proof
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Once in a Lifetime
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
How I Learned to Drive
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Female Greek Chorus
Blue Window
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Emily
3 Postcards
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Big Jane

Movies

Unbreakable
[ 2000 ] Saleswoman
True Story
[ 2015 ] Beth Tickler
The Great Gilly Hopkins
[ 2015 ] Principal Maynard
Train Baby
[ 2015 ] The Nurse
The Post
[ 2017 ] Ann Buchwald
Save Yourselves!
[ 2020 ] Judy
Worth
[ 2020 ] Ruth

TV Shows

For Life
Andrea Kayser
Judging Amy
Susie McCarty Lowe, Susie McCarty
Law & Order
Judge Nancy Roth
Madam Secretary
Admiral Ellen Hill
The Knick
Eunice Showalter
Pickleball Is Life: Dill with It!
Tinsley

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Special Achievement Awards

Johanna Day, How I Learned to Drive

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Johanna Day, Sweat

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Johanna DayGood People


winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance

Johanna Day, Appropriate

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Johanna Day, Peter and Jerry


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Johanna DayThe Rainmaker

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Johanna Day, Proof

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Johanna Day, Proof

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Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE Photo
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025

Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party Photo
Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of Julia Lester, Marin Ireland, Anna Chlumsky and more at the opening night curtain call and after party!
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of the company on the red carpet.
Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company Photo
Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company will present a workshop for CODE RED, a new play that illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system.
Video: Watch Jean Smart Take Her Final Bow in CALL ME IZZY Photo
Video: Watch Jean Smart Take Her Final Bow in CALL ME IZZY
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

Jean Smart took her final bow in Call Me Izzy on Sunday, commenting that the Broadway production was an 'unbelievable experience' for her. Watch a video from the closing performance!
CALL ME IZZY Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
CALL ME IZZY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2025

Call Me Izzy, starring Tony Award Nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart, says goodbye to Broadway after 18 preview and 80 regular performances at Studio 54. The venue will soon be home to Oedipus, which begins previews on October 30.
Johanna Day Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Hanover Theatre Repertory Photo
Johanna Day Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Hanover Theatre Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

Broadway actor Johanna Day will star in Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley at The Hanover Theatre Repertory. The production is directed by THT Rep’s Artistic Director Livy Scanlon.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2025: MOULIN ROUGE! and More Welcome New Stars Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2025: MOULIN ROUGE! and More Welcome New Stars
by - Jul 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jean Smart Returns to CALL ME IZZY After Injury: 'People Told Me to Break a Le Photo
Video: Jean Smart Returns to CALL ME IZZY After Injury: 'People Told Me to Break a Leg'
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025

Jean Smart has returned to Call Me Izzy on Broadway following a brief leave of absence after a knee injury. After Johanna Day filled in during her absence, the Emmy winner thanks the audience for coming to the show in a new video.
Jean Smart Extends in CALL ME IZZY and Reveals Return Following Injury Photo
Jean Smart Extends in CALL ME IZZY and Reveals Return Following Injury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Tony Award Nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart will extend her run in Call Me Izzy on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY For Additional Performances Photo
Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY For Additional Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

Jean Smart will be out of additional performances of Call Me Izzy on Broadway due to a knee injury. Learn more about Call Me Izzy and see how to purchase tickets.
Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY on Broadway Due to Knee Injury Photo
Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY on Broadway Due to Knee Injury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

Jean Smart, who is currently starring in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy on Broadway, will be out of the show due to a knee injury. Learn more here.
Video: Writer Jamie Wax Discusses the Genesis of CALL MY IZZY on CBS MORNINGS Photo
Video: Writer Jamie Wax Discusses the Genesis of CALL MY IZZY on CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Writer Jamie Wax is making his Broadway debut with Call Me Izzy, the new one-woman play starring Jean Smart. With the show now running at Studio 54, Wax stopped by CBS News to chat about the production, which has been in various stages of development for over 30 years.
Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2025

Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart took her first Broadway bows in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy. Go inside curtain call in new photos of the star on stage!
Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night Photo
Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2025

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Check out photos of the show's iconic star on her Broadway opening night!
Review Roundup: CALL ME IZZY is Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: CALL ME IZZY is Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Read the reviews here!
Photos: Emmy-Winner Jean Smart Stars In CALL ME IZZY On Broadway Photo
Photos: Emmy-Winner Jean Smart Stars In CALL ME IZZY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

Check out first look photos of the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart (“Hacks”, The Man Who Came To Dinner).
CALL ME IZZY Announces Johanna Day As Standby; Rush Policy Launched Photo
CALL ME IZZY Announces Johanna Day As Standby; Rush Policy Launched
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

Two-time Tony Award nominee, Johanna Day has joined the upcoming Broadway production of Call Me Izzy,  production as Standby for starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart
Photos: Stars Honor James Earl Jones at Memorial Event Photo
Photos: Stars Honor James Earl Jones at Memorial Event
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

On April 7, 2025, stars of the stage and screen gathered to honor the life of the late James Earl Jones at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos here!
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Johanna Day been in?

Johanna Day has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Johanna Day been in?

Johanna Day has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Johanna Day been nominated for?

Special Achievement Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for How I Learned to Drive, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Sweat, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sweat, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Good People, Performance (Obie Awards) for Appropriate, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and Jerry, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Rainmaker , Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Proof and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Proof.

What awards has Johanna Day won?

Johanna Day has won several notable awards, including the Special Achievement Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for How I Learned to Drive. She also received the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for Appropriate. Additionally, she earned the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Play Award from the Helen Hayes Awards for her role in The Rainmaker.

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