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Date Of Birth:
October 13, 1945 (77)
Birth Place:
New York, NY, USA

Latest News on Karen Akers:

Karen Akers Debuts Bob Levy and Alex Rybeck Composition MY SISTER AND BROTHER AND I
(Jan 30, 2023)
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
(Dec 27, 2022)
Photos: DON'T LET CHRISTMAS PASS YOU BY Benefiting BENJAMIN HOUSE Plays Chelsea Table + Stage
(Dec 20, 2022)
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Karen Akers Headshot
Date of Birth: October 13, 1945 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Brian Kaltner, Carole J. Bufford, Karen Akers Photo

Brian Kaltner, Carole J. Bufford, Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Carole J. Bufford Celebrates Halloween at Birdland
Date:
11/02/2022

Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, Karen Akers Photo

Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch Celebrate Ella and Mel at Birdland
Date:
09/21/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Alex Rybeck, Karen Akers Photo

Alex Rybeck, Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Alex Rybeck, Karen Akers, Tom Hubbard Photo

Alex Rybeck, Karen Akers, Tom Hubbard

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
09/20/2022

Lorna Dallas, Karen Akers, Karen Mason Photo

Lorna Dallas, Karen Akers, Karen Mason

From:  Photos: Karen Mason Celebrates Thirty Year Musical Collaboration In Concert At Birdland
Date:
08/11/2022

Karen Akers, Karen Mason Photo

Karen Akers, Karen Mason

From:  Photos: Karen Mason Celebrates Thirty Year Musical Collaboration In Concert At Birdland
Date:
08/11/2022

Carolyn Montgomery, Ann Kittredge and Karen Akers Photo

Carolyn Montgomery, Ann Kittredge and Karen Akers

From:  Photos: See Liz Callaway, Tovah Feldshuh & More on the Red Carpet of the American Songbook Association Gala
Date:
05/10/2022

Wendy Sheri, Carolyn Montgomery, Ann Kittredge and Karen Akers Photo

Wendy Sheri, Carolyn Montgomery, Ann Kittredge and Karen Akers

From:  Photos: See Liz Callaway, Tovah Feldshuh & More on the Red Carpet of the American Songbook Association Gala
Date:
05/10/2022

Karen Akers & Lee Roy Reams Photo

Karen Akers & Lee Roy Reams

From:  Photo Coverage: Alec Baldwin Visits Ken Page at Feinstein's/54 Below
Date:
05/05/2022

Ken Page & Karen Akers Photo

Ken Page & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Alec Baldwin Visits Ken Page at Feinstein's/54 Below
Date:
05/05/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers, Karen Oberlin Photo

Karen Akers, Karen Oberlin

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers, Lee Roy Reams Photo

Karen Akers, Lee Roy Reams

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Jeff Harnar, Karen Akers Photo

Jeff Harnar, Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers, Jeremy Akers Photo

Karen Akers, Jeremy Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Tom Hubbard, Karen Akers, Alex Rybeck Photo

Tom Hubbard, Karen Akers, Alex Rybeck

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Jim Caruso, Karen Akers Photo

Jim Caruso, Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Karen Akers Makes Birdland Debut With New Concert WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Date:
04/27/2022

Karen Akers, Brian Kaltner, Lee Roy Reams, Marilyn Maye Photo

Karen Akers, Brian Kaltner, Lee Roy Reams, Marilyn Maye

From:  Photos: Marilyn Maye: 94, Of Course There's More! at Feinstein's/54 Below
Date:
04/21/2022

Karen Akers, Karen Mason, Karen Ziemba Photo

Karen Akers, Karen Mason, Karen Ziemba

From:  Photos: Karen Mason Razzle Dazzles At Birdland
Date:
03/30/2022

Karen Akers, Paulo Szot, Lee Roy Reams Photo

Karen Akers, Paulo Szot, Lee Roy Reams

From:  Photo Coverage: Paulo Szot Plays Feinstein's/54 Below
Date:
11/25/2021

Karen Akers and Brian Kaltner Photo

Karen Akers and Brian Kaltner

From:  Photos: CLYDE'S Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
Date:
11/24/2021

Karen Akers, Jeff Calhoun, Wendy Waring Photo

Karen Akers, Jeff Calhoun, Wendy Waring

From:  Photos: Inside Dancers Over 40's CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE At Actor's Temple
Date:
11/17/2021

Brain Kaltner, Marilyn Maye, Karen Akers Photo

Brain Kaltner, Marilyn Maye, Karen Akers

From:  Photos: Marilyn Maye Autumn at Feinstein's 54 Below
Date:
11/07/2021

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Cabaret Convention Continues With Jeff Harnar & Andrea Marcovvicci Hosting
Date:
10/30/2019

Karen Akers & Lisa Viggiano Photo

Karen Akers & Lisa Viggiano

From:  Photo Coverage: Cabaret Convention Continues With Jeff Harnar & Andrea Marcovvicci Hosting
Date:
10/30/2019

Klea Blackhurst, Karen Akers Photo

Klea Blackhurst, Karen Akers

From:  Photo Flash: Klea Blackhurst Celebrates Jerry Herman At Birdland
Date:
08/28/2019

Karen Akers, George Ball, and Amanda McBroom Photo

Karen Akers, George Ball, and Amanda McBroom

From:  Photo Flash: Amanda McBroom Comes to Broadway at Birdlands
Date:
09/19/2018

Steve Ross, Karen Akers Photo

Steve Ross, Karen Akers

From:  Photo Flash: Steve Ross Brings New Show to Broadway at Birdland
Date:
01/26/2018

Chita Rivera, Karen Akers, Jane Krakowski, William Ivey Long, Melissa Errico Photo

Chita Rivera, Karen Akers, Jane Krakowski, William Ivey Long, Melissa Errico

From:  Photo Flash: 2017 Urban Stages' Lifetime Achievement Awards
Date:
06/08/2017

Karen Akers, April Gow, Frances Hill, Tony Walton, Lynn San Andres Photo

Karen Akers, April Gow, Frances Hill, Tony Walton, Lynn San Andres

From:  Photo Flash: 2017 Urban Stages' Lifetime Achievement Awards
Date:
06/08/2017

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara, Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey & More Strut THE LITTLE FOXES Red Carpet
Date:
04/20/2017

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara, Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey & More Strut THE LITTLE FOXES Red Carpet
Date:
04/20/2017

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jeff Harnar & Andrea Marcovicci Host Day Two Of The 27th New York Cabaret Convention
Date:
10/20/2016

Jill Paice, Lisa Howard, Marilyn Maye and Karen Akers Photo

Jill Paice, Lisa Howard, Marilyn Maye and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Jill Paice, Lisa Howard, Marilyn Maye and Karen Akers Photo

Jill Paice, Lisa Howard, Marilyn Maye and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers and Marilyn Maye Photo

Karen Akers and Marilyn Maye

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers and Marilyn Maye Photo

Karen Akers and Marilyn Maye

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Marilyn Maye, Jim Brochu and Karen Akers Photo

Marilyn Maye, Jim Brochu and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Marilyn Maye, Jim Brochu and Karen Akers Photo

Marilyn Maye, Jim Brochu and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Sean Harkness and Karen Akers Photo

Sean Harkness and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Sean Harkness and Karen Akers Photo

Sean Harkness and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Sean Harkness, Jill Paice, Lisa Howard, Douglas Ladnier, Scott Siegel, Marilyn Maye, Photo

Sean Harkness, Jill Paice, Lisa Howard, Douglas Ladnier, Scott Siegel, Marilyn Maye, Karen Akers and Jim Brochu

From:  Photo Coverage: Backstage at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS with Lisa Howard, Jill Paice & More!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jill Paice, Josh Grisetti & More Sing the Musicals of the 1950s at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jill Paice, Josh Grisetti & More Sing the Musicals of the 1950s at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jill Paice, Josh Grisetti & More Sing the Musicals of the 1950s at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jill Paice, Josh Grisetti & More Sing the Musicals of the 1950s at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS!
Date:
03/29/2016

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jill Paice, Josh Grisetti & More Sing the Musicals of the 1950s at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS!
Date:
03/29/2016

Sean Harkness and Karen Akers Photo

Sean Harkness and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jill Paice, Josh Grisetti & More Sing the Musicals of the 1950s at BROADWAY BY THE YEARS!
Date:
03/29/2016

Ian Herman & Karen Akers Photo

Ian Herman & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside Liliane Montevecchi's Opening Night at Feinstein's/54 Below
Date:
02/12/2016

Liliane Montevecchi & Karen Akers Photo

Liliane Montevecchi & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside Liliane Montevecchi's Opening Night at Feinstein's/54 Below
Date:
02/12/2016

Steve Ross and Karen Akers Photo

Steve Ross and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Flash: Steve Ross Salutes Long Career and Legendary Songwriters at Birdland
Date:
05/26/2015

Karen Akers, Jefferson Mays and J. Smith Cameron Photo

Karen Akers, Jefferson Mays and J. Smith Cameron

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside Gingold Theatrical Group's VILLAGE WOOING Reading
Date:
09/29/2014

Terry Teachout, Karen Akers, Jefferson Mays and J. Smith Cameron Photo

Terry Teachout, Karen Akers, Jefferson Mays and J. Smith Cameron

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside Gingold Theatrical Group's VILLAGE WOOING Reading
Date:
09/29/2014

Karen Akers,Jamie deRoy, Ron Abel Photo

Karen Akers,Jamie deRoy, Ron Abel

From:  Photo Coverage: Patrick Page Brings IT'S GOOD TO BE BAD to 54 Below
Date:
08/27/2014

Britney Coleman, Constantine Germanacos, Karen Akers, Darius de Haas, Laurie Wells, a Photo

Britney Coleman, Constantine Germanacos, Karen Akers, Darius de Haas, Laurie Wells, and Stephen DeRosa

From:  Photo Flash: First Look at SING FOR YOUR SHAKESPEARE at Westport Country Playhouse
Date:
06/05/2014

Britney Coleman, Karen Akers, Stephen DeRosa (foreground), Constantine Germanacos, Da Photo

Britney Coleman, Karen Akers, Stephen DeRosa (foreground), Constantine Germanacos, Darius de Haas, and Laurie Wells

From:  Photo Flash: First Look at SING FOR YOUR SHAKESPEARE at Westport Country Playhouse
Date:
06/05/2014

Karen Akers and Darius de Haas Photo

Karen Akers and Darius de Haas

From:  Photo Flash: First Look at SING FOR YOUR SHAKESPEARE at Westport Country Playhouse
Date:
06/05/2014

Laurie Wells, Karen Akers, and Britney Coleman Photo

Laurie Wells, Karen Akers, and Britney Coleman

From:  Photo Flash: First Look at SING FOR YOUR SHAKESPEARE at Westport Country Playhouse
Date:
06/05/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT Plays The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Now Until 3/17
Date:
03/15/2014

Karen Akers & Terese Genecco Photo

Karen Akers & Terese Genecco

From:  Photo Coverage: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT Plays The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Now Until 3/17
Date:
03/15/2014

KT Sullivan, Erin Wegner Brooks, Karen Akers, Eva Kantor, Mandy Gonzalez, Melanie Vau Photo

KT Sullivan, Erin Wegner Brooks, Karen Akers, Eva Kantor, Mandy Gonzalez, Melanie Vaughan, Alison Grace Bradbury, Terese Genecco, Leah Jennings, Carolyn Montgomary-Forant, Lauren Stanford, Aisha DeHaas

From:  Photo Coverage: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT Plays The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Now Until 3/17
Date:
03/15/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stephanie J. Block, Emily Skinner, Joshua Henry & More Sing Musicals of 1915-39 at Town Hall
Date:
02/25/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stephanie J. Block, Emily Skinner, Joshua Henry & More Sing Musicals of 1915-39 at Town Hall
Date:
02/25/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Karen Akers, Charles Busch & More Perform at Nightlife Benefit Concert
Date:
01/27/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Karen Akers, Charles Busch & More Perform at Nightlife Benefit Concert
Date:
01/27/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Karen Akers, Charles Busch & More Perform at Nightlife Benefit Concert
Date:
01/27/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Karen Akers, Charles Busch & More Perform at Nightlife Benefit Concert
Date:
01/27/2014

Maxine Linehan, William Michals and Karen Akers Photo

Maxine Linehan, William Michals and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Karen Akers, Charles Busch & More Perform at Nightlife Benefit Concert
Date:
01/27/2014

William Michals and Karen Akers Photo

William Michals and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Karen Akers, Charles Busch & More Perform at Nightlife Benefit Concert
Date:
01/27/2014

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 92Y Tributes Mike Stoller for 80th Birthday
Date:
12/10/2013

Karen Akers & Derborah Grace Winer Photo

Karen Akers & Derborah Grace Winer

From:  Photo Coverage: 92Y Tributes Mike Stoller for 80th Birthday
Date:
12/10/2013

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the SIX BY SONDHEIM Premiere with Jeremy Jordan, Darren Criss & More!
Date:
11/19/2013

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the SIX BY SONDHEIM Premiere with Jeremy Jordan, Darren Criss & More!
Date:
11/19/2013

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside FALLING IN LOVE WITH LOVE at the 24th New York Cabaret Convention
Date:
10/10/2013

Karen Akers & Tommy Tune Photo

Karen Akers & Tommy Tune

From:  Photo Coverage: Tommy Tune Brings STEPS IN TIME to Town Hall
Date:
06/02/2013

Mark Nadler, Karen Akers, Charles Strouse Photo

Mark Nadler, Karen Akers, Charles Strouse

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF
Date:
05/03/2013

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: THE AMANDA MCBROOM Project at the Laurie Beechman
Date:
03/16/2013

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside the 23rd New York Cabaret Convention- Day 2
Date:
10/19/2012

Jeff Harnar & Karen Akers Photo

Jeff Harnar & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside the 23rd New York Cabaret Convention- Day 2
Date:
10/19/2012

KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Karen Akers Photo

KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Lauren Fox Brings CANYON FOLKIES to Metropolitan Room
Date:
10/12/2012

Andrea Marcovicci & Karen Akers Photo

Andrea Marcovicci & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Andrea Marcovicci Brings SMILE to Cafe Carlyle
Date:
10/03/2012

Maude Maggart, Andrea Marcovicci, Lauren Fox, Karen Akers Photo

Maude Maggart, Andrea Marcovicci, Lauren Fox, Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Andrea Marcovicci Brings SMILE to Cafe Carlyle
Date:
10/03/2012

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Christine Andreas, Marilyn Maye, et al. Remember Donald Smith
Date:
05/23/2012

Karen Akers pictured in New York City in 1984. Photo

Karen Akers pictured in New York City in 1984.

From:  Photo Blast From The Past: Karen Akers
Date:
02/25/2012

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Nightlife Awards at Town Hall!
Date:
01/31/2012

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Nightlife Awards at Town Hall!
Date:
01/31/2012

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jamie deRoy & Friends Play The Friar's Club
Date:
01/19/2012

Paulo Szot & Karen Akers Photo

Paulo Szot & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, et al. Attend Paulo Szot's Carlyle Concert
Date:
01/11/2012

Karen Akers and Andrea Marcovicci Photo

Karen Akers and Andrea Marcovicci

From:  Photo Flash: Andrea Marcovicci Plays the Oak Room
Date:
11/17/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: FOLLIES Starry Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
Date:
09/13/2011

Karen Akers attending the 2011 Theatre World Awards at the August Wilson Theatre in N Photo

Karen Akers attending the 2011 Theatre World Awards at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Arrivals
Date:
06/08/2011

Karen Akers attending the 2011 Theatre World Awards at the August Wilson Theatre in N Photo

Karen Akers attending the 2011 Theatre World Awards at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Arrivals
Date:
06/08/2011

Karen Akers attending the 2011 Theatre World Awards at the August Wilson Theatre in N Photo

Karen Akers attending the 2011 Theatre World Awards at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Arrivals
Date:
06/08/2011

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the Au Photo

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Presentation - Part Two
Date:
06/08/2011

Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Th Photo

Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Presentation - Part Two
Date:
06/08/2011

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the Au Photo

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Presentation - Part Two
Date:
06/08/2011

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the Au Photo

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Presentation - Part Two
Date:
06/08/2011

Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Th Photo

Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Presentation - Part Two
Date:
06/08/2011

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the Au Photo

John Willis & Karen Akers during the 2001 Theatre World Awards Presentation at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Theatre World Awards Presentation - Part Two
Date:
06/08/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1982
Date:
05/17/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1982
Date:
05/17/2011

Barbra Walsh, Karen Akers, Kerry O'Malley, Kenita Miller Photo

Barbra Walsh, Karen Akers, Kerry O'Malley, Kenita Miller

From:  Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1982
Date:
05/17/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1982
Date:
05/17/2011

Ron Abel & Karen Akers Photo

Ron Abel & Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Jamie deRoy & Friends at Feinstein's
Date:
04/18/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Nightlife Awards
Date:
02/01/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Nightlife Awards
Date:
02/01/2011

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2011 Nightlife Awards
Date:
02/01/2011

Karen Akers, Ron Raines and Julia Murney Photo

Karen Akers, Ron Raines and Julia Murney

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Karen Akers and Ron Raines Photo

Karen Akers and Ron Raines

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Karen Akers, Ron Raines and Julia Murney Photo

Karen Akers, Ron Raines and Julia Murney

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

The ladies of the cast-Helen Anker, Julia Murney, Margot De La Barre, Lorin Latarro, Photo

The ladies of the cast-Helen Anker, Julia Murney, Margot De La Barre, Lorin Latarro, Karen Akers, Erin Denman, Kristen Beth Williams, Jennifer Rias and Bethany Moore

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Finale-Jeffry Denman, Julia Murney, Ron Raines, Scott Siegel, Karen Akers, Noah Racey Photo

Finale-Jeffry Denman, Julia Murney, Ron Raines, Scott Siegel, Karen Akers, Noah Racey and Lorin Latarro

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Jeremy Benton, Dennis Stowe, Steve Schepsi, and Karen Akers Photo

Jeremy Benton, Dennis Stowe, Steve Schepsi, and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: All Singin,' All Dancin' at The Town Hall
Date:
07/27/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Karen Akers, Linda Lavin and Steve Bakunas Photo

Karen Akers, Linda Lavin and Steve Bakunas

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Linda Lavin, Barb Jungr, Karen Akers and Christine Pedi Photo

Linda Lavin, Barb Jungr, Karen Akers and Christine Pedi

From:  Photo Coverage: Stars Come out for 'Cabaret For Medicine'
Date:
04/13/2010

Karen Akers and John Standing Photo

Karen Akers and John Standing

From:  Photo Coverage: Fergie Joins John Standing for 'Performing Noel Coward' at The Carlyle Debut
Date:
02/24/2010

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Flash: The Play Company's CABARET GOURMET 2009
Date:
04/29/2009

Karen Akers and Daren Kelly Photo

Karen Akers and Daren Kelly

From:  Photo Coverage: Nightlife Awards: Backstage and After Party
Date:
01/27/2009

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert
Date:
01/27/2009

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert
Date:
01/27/2009

Nightlife Legend Honoree-Karen Akers Photo

Nightlife Legend Honoree-Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert
Date:
01/27/2009

Tommy Tune and Karen Akers Photo

Tommy Tune and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert
Date:
01/27/2009

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: PAL JOEY Celebration Arrivals
Date:
12/12/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: PAL JOEY Celebration Arrivals
Date:
12/12/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: PAL JOEY Celebration Arrivals
Date:
12/12/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2008 Theatre World Awards
Date:
06/11/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2008 Theatre World Awards
Date:
06/11/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2008 Theatre World Awards
Date:
06/11/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 2008 Theatre World Awards
Date:
06/11/2008

Karen Akers and Eric Michael Gillett Photo

Karen Akers and Eric Michael Gillett

From:  Photo Coverage: 2008 MAC Awards
Date:
05/08/2008

Songstress Karen Akers was there looking fabu. Photo

Songstress Karen Akers was there looking fabu.

From:  Harvey's Broadway Blog: First Day Of The Rest Of The Run!
Date:
04/21/2008

John Bucchino and Karen Akers Photo

John Bucchino and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Opening Night Arrivals
Date:
04/18/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Opening Night Arrivals
Date:
04/18/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Opening Night Arrivals
Date:
04/18/2008

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: After Party For 'A Catered Affair'
Date:
04/18/2008

Karen Akers and Phoebe Snow Photo

Karen Akers and Phoebe Snow

From:  Photo Coverage: Phoebe Snow at Birdland
Date:
10/25/2007

Karen Akers, Phoebe Snow and Lucie Arnaz Photo

Karen Akers, Phoebe Snow and Lucie Arnaz

From:  Photo Coverage: Phoebe Snow at Birdland
Date:
10/25/2007

Photo

From:  Akers, Molaskey, Etc. Part of Any Wednesday May Line-Up
Date:
04/30/2007

Photo

From:  Karen Akers to be Honored with Anselmo Award, May 7
Date:
04/26/2007

Karen Akers, Tovah Feldshuh, Keely Smith and Jamie DeRoy Photo

Karen Akers, Tovah Feldshuh, Keely Smith and Jamie DeRoy

From:  Photo Coverage: Keely Smith Opens at the Cafe Carlyle
Date:
04/04/2007

Karen Akers, Keely Smith and Phoebe Snow Photo

Karen Akers, Keely Smith and Phoebe Snow

From:  Photo Coverage: Keely Smith Opens at the Cafe Carlyle
Date:
04/04/2007

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Opening Night at Year of Magical Thinking
Date:
03/30/2007

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: Opening Night at Year of Magical Thinking
Date:
03/30/2007

Karen Akers Photo

Karen Akers

From:  Karen Akers to Return to the Oak Room for Styne Cabaret
Date:
03/14/2007

Jim Dale and Karen Akers Photo

Jim Dale and Karen Akers

From:  Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Spring Gala
Date:
04/11/2006

Stage Credits

Grand Hotel
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Raffaela
Nine
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Luisa Contini

Karen Akers Awards and Nominations

 
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical
Karen AkersSide by Side by Sondheim
 
Theatre World Awards - 1982 - Performance Gold Star
Karen Akers, Nine
 
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Karen Akers, Nine

Karen Akers News

Karen Akers Debuts Bob Levy and Alex Rybeck Composition MY SISTER AND BROTHER AND I Photo Karen Akers Debuts Bob Levy and Alex Rybeck Composition MY SISTER AND BROTHER AND I
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 30, 2023

Singer-songwriter and filmmaker Christine Lavin saw something that inspired her and, now, there is a new Karen Akers video in the world.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2022

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: DON'T LET CHRISTMAS PASS YOU BY Benefiting BENJAMIN HOUSE Plays Chelsea Table Photo Photos: DON'T LET CHRISTMAS PASS YOU BY Benefiting BENJAMIN HOUSE Plays Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 20, 2022

Eric Michael Gillett brought his usual stellar starry cast to the cabaret stage in his annual BENJAMIN HOUSE HOLIDAY BENEFIT concert, this year at Chelsea Table + Stage, and Helane Blumfield was on hand with her Nikon.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 12, 2022

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup Photo News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

Photos: Carole J. Bufford Celebrates Halloween at Birdland Photo Photos: Carole J. Bufford Celebrates Halloween at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Carole J. Bufford returned to Birdland on Monday, October 31 with a brand-new show celebrating all things Halloween. Ms. Bufford and company (Ian Herman, Howie Gordon, Tom Hubbard) brought eerie music like 'Every Breath You Take,' 'Bad Moon Rising,” 'I Want To Be Evil,' 'Witchy Woman,' 'Cruella de Ville,' 'St. James Infirmary,' 'Send Me To The 'Lectric Chair,' and more to the stage of the historic music room.

Photos: CABARET CONVENTION 2022 at Rose Theater by Helane Blumfield Photo Photos: CABARET CONVENTION 2022 at Rose Theater by Helane Blumfield
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 30, 2022

For three nights the Mabel Mercer Foundation presented their picks of artists for the 2022 Cabaret Convention at Rose Theater at Jazz At Lincoln Center.

John Rubenstein Celebrates Pippin's 50th Anniversary On MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES Next Photo John Rubenstein Celebrates Pippin's 50th Anniversary On MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

The next broadcast of Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Steven Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's Tony Award winning musical PIPPIN, featuring interviews with Tony Award winner John Rubenstein and songs from the original Broadway cast recording with special narration by Tony Award nominee Walter Willison.

Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away Photo Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.

Karen Akers Videos

STAGE TUBE: Annaleigh Ashford, John Tartaglia & More Perform at BORN FOR BROADWAY 2013
by Stage Tube - Oct 6, 2013

BORN FOR BROADWAY 2013, the fourth annual celebrity cabaret, featuring Broadway and TV stars donating their time and talent to raise money for paralysis-based organizations, took place at 54 Below last Monday, Sept. 30. Below, check out highlights from the concert, including performances from Annaleigh Ashford, John Tartaglia, and Betsy Wolfe!

BWW TV Exclusive: Original Casts of GREASE, NINE & GRAND HOTEL Reunite for RAMA-LAMA-DING DONG Concert!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 16, 2013

A once in a lifetime event took place on January 14th, when original Broadway cast members and creators from the landmark musicals GREASE, NINE and GRAND HOTEL reunited to help one of their own in Kathi Moss' RAMA-LAMA-DING DONG REUNION! The Actor's Fund Benefit was held at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from the special concert below!

STAGE TUBE: The Music Video For NINE's Cinema Italiano
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 24, 2009

Kate Hudson sings Cinema Italiano from the film NINE. The big screen adaptation of Nine the Musical stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman.

STAGE TUBE: NINE Director Rob Marshall Appears On The Today Show
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 24, 2009

Rob Marshall, the director of Nine, stopped by the Today Show to chat a little bit about the film.

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of 'Nine' Guests On Larry King Live
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 22, 2009

The big screen adaptation of Nine the Musical stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman. The all-star cast is directed by Rob Marshall, who also helmed critically-acclaimed 2002 musical Chicago - which garnered six Academy Awards, including a Best Supporting Actress nod for Catherine Zeta-Jones.

STAGE TUBE: Marion Cottilard Toasts Golden Globe Nomination on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 16, 2009

Marion Cottilard appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where she the late show host proposed a toast, accompanied by French Champagne, to celebrate her recent Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Actress: Comedy or Musical. In total, NINE received 5 nominations including Best Picture: Comedy or Musical, Best Performance by an Action (Daniel Day-Lewis), Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Peneleope Cruz), Best Original Song for 'Cinema Italiano', as well as Cotillar's nod for Best Actress.

STAGE TUBE: Judi Dench Talks NINE with TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 16, 2009

Dame Judi Dench stopped by the 'Today' show on Wednesday, December 16, to discuss NINE with Today's hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda.

STAGE TUBE: NINE Cast Talks Singing with Larry King
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th. The film's starry cast appeared on Larry King Live on December 15th and in this clip discuss how they approaching singing on screen, many for the first time.

STAGE TUBE: Nicole Kidman Chats NINE with GMTV
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2009

NINE will have a limited release on December 18th in New York and Los Angeles and will then go on wide release on December 25th.

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of NINE on ABC's NIGHTLINE
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 13, 2009

The stellar cast of the upcoming Rob Marshall film musical NINE recently reunited at New York's Plaza Hotel for an interview with Cynthia McFadden of ABC News' Nightline.


Karen Akers Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Karen Akers been in?
Karen Akers has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Karen Akers been in?
Karen Akers has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Karen Akers been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side by Side by Sondheim Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nine and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine .

What awards has Karen Akers won?
Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nine.