Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Karen Olivo originated the lead role of Satine in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! (2019) after playing the role in the Boston production in 2018. Other Broadway credits: West Side Story (2009, Tony Award winner); In the Heights (2008); and Brooklyn (2004). Regional/off-Broadway credits include: Fun Home (2018); Hamilton (2016); tick, tick...BOOM! (2014); and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2011).
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
From: Photo Coverage: Welcome to the MOULIN ROUGE! The Cast and Creatives Meet the Press!
From: FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast & Creative Team of MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
From: Photo Flash: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Tour Opens in LA!
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: EXCLUSIVE Photos: New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland Rehearsal
From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek- Open Rehearsal for The New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland
From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek- Open Rehearsal for The New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland
From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek- Open Rehearsal for The New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland
From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek- Open Rehearsal for The New York Pops' The Great Judy Garland
Karen Olivo, Moulin Rouge!
Karen Olivo, Moulin Rouge!
Karen Olivo, Moulin Rouge!
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Karen Olivo, In the Heights
Power Street Theatre has announced that tickets to the world premiere of the highly anticipated musical Siluetas, written by award-winning playwright (and PST co-founder) Erlina Ortiz and Broadway performer and composer Robi Hager (Spring Awakening, Fun Home), are now on sale.
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The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
Don't miss Drew Gasparini's 'I Could Use a Drink' in concert at 54 BELOW on Jan 30 at 9:30PM. Broadway's supper club will be filled with incredible music.
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the initial cast members for the second annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring seven evenings of work fully created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.
The musical by Erlina Ortiz and Robi Hager features Tony Award-winning performer KO (formerly Karen Olivo) in their return to the stage.
There's a new sparkling diamond at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre! Just last month, Moulin Rouge! welcomed Broadway favorite Courtney Reed. In this video, watch as she chats more about the role, the fans, and so much more!
Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke’s contract with The New York Pops has been extended through the 2027-2028 season.
Breaking the Binary Theatre has unveiled programming for the second annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival: seven evenings of work fully created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
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Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
DominiRican Productions, an award-winning BIPOC + LGBT-owned production company will partner with The Latiné Musical Theater Lab to present the second edition of 4xLatiné of 2023!
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed that ruth tang is the inaugural recipient of BTB’s Commissioning Program, a newly launched initiative working to create and develop original full-length pieces written by transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
Breaking the Binary Theatre is partnering with Tony Award nominee and Core Community Advisory Board member L Morgan Lee on the company’s first ever BTB Summer Intensive program.
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab is honored to highlight KO, also known as Karen Olivo. KO is a prodigious supporter of the Lab, and the preeminent donor for 4xLatiné, one of the Lab's flagship programs which will take place on March 13, 2023 in NYC and will feature four, fifteen-minute excerpts of new musicals, all written by Latiné writers and performed for a live audience.
In the Heights opened on Broadway on March 9, 2008. Watch videos of the original cast in action!
Go inside The Drama Bookshop as author Michael Kushner celebrates the release of his new book, 'How to Be A Multi-Hyphenate in the Theatre Business: Conversations, Advice, and Tips from Dear Multi-Hyphenate'. See photos from the event!
Karen Olivo has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Karen Olivo has not appeared in the West End.
Karen Olivo has been nominated for several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for West Side Story, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for West Side Story, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for West Side Story, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for West Side Story, and Outstanding Ensemble Performances at the Drama Desk Awards for In the Heights.
Karen Olivo has won several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Featured Actress in a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for West Side Story, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards for West Side Story, and Outstanding Ensemble Performances from the Drama Desk Awards for In the Heights.
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