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Broadway credits include Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Spring Awakening, The Green Bird, Jackie, and The Iceman Cometh (1986). Off-Broadway credits include A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur; Taylor Mac's Hir; How I Spent Last Summer; Omnium Gatherum; Our Leading Lady; The Killer; Dog Opera (Obie Award); and Christopher Durang'fs Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them; Miss Witherspoon; and Betty's Summer Vacation (Obie). Nielsen has worked regionally all over the country, including at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Guthrie Theater, The Old Globe, Goodman Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theater, Folger Theatre (D.C.), and most recently at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton in Durang's Turning Off the Morning News. Television: "Happyish," "Elementary," "Political Animals," NBC's "The Sound of Music Live," Amazon's "Z: The Beginning of Everything." Film: Trouble, Morning Glory, The Savages, Small Time Crooks. Nielsen is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Yale School of Drama.

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Kristine Nielsen STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Ginnie

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Elinore

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Lily Dale

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Janice

[Off-Broadway]
La Femme Productions Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Folger Theatre Production, 2018
Rene

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Puck

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Monica Reed

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Paige

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Penelope Sycamore

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Frau Schmidt

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
The Storyteller

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

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Anna

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Madame de Volanges

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Bootsie Carp

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Bootsie Carp

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mary

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Verbena Morris

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
The Adult Women [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Mary Ellen

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Veronica

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Eunice Hubbell

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Suzie

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Lois Coleman

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Carla Pepperbloom

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ninetta

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Joan Bailey

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Mrs. Siezmagraff

[Broadway]
1997
Marilyn Monroe

Martha Bartlett

Rose Kennedy

Sander Vanocer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Alexa Vere de Vere [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Alice

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Ninetta

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Francisca/Mariana

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Madeline Newell

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Gina

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Gladys Powers

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Eleanor Downey

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Telephone Girl/Neighbor/Court Stenographer

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Pat Weinhardt

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Elizabeth

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Queen Rosamund

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Kitty O'Rourke

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Nerissa

[Broadway]
1985
Pearl

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Hostess Quickly/Queen of France


Kristine Nielsen Movies

Advice from a Caterpillar
[ 1999 ] Barbara
Small Time Crooks
[ 2000 ] Emily Bailey
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Nurse
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Fan
That's What She Said
[ 2012 ] Judith
Son
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Naegle

Kristine Nielsen TV Shows

Z: The Beginning of Everything
Minnie Sayre

Kristine Nielsen Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kristine Nielsen, Hir


winner
- 2013 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree

Kristine Nielsen

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Why Torture is Wrong

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, the People Who Love Them

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Kristine Nielsen, Betty's Summer Vacation


winner
Obie Awards - 1995 - Performance

Kristine Nielsen, Dog Opera

Kristine Nielsen Videos

Kristine Nielsen News


VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to Offer $35 Tickets Through Lottery


The online ticket lottery for Lincoln Center Theater’s staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE is now open. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM


On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Santino Fontana, Miriam Silverman & More Kick Off Red Bull Theater's Anniversary Festival Monday


Join Stephen Moyer, Kristine Nielsen, Santino Fontana, Miriam Silverman, Jacob Ming-Trent, and more as they kick off Red Bull Theater’s Anniversary Festival this Monday.

Kristine Nielsen Joins Maxine Linehan and Kelly McAndrew in the Dorset Theatre Festival


 Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and Sidekicked by Kim Powers in their upcoming 2024 Main Stage season, scheduled from June 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse.

Tony-Winner Miriam Silverman And Stephen Moyer To Star In MACBETH From Red Bull Theater


Stephen Moyer from True Blood and Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman star in MACBETH for Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the play features a strong ensemble cast.

LCT to Present Cocktail Party Following Performance of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE


MARIA TASH will host an exclusive cocktail party, Spike’s Lounge, at David Geffen Hall on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, immediately following the LCT Gala staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.

Video: THE GILDED AGE Star Carrie Coon Wants A Musical Of the Hit Drama


Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.

Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop


SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!

Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More to Reunite for VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE


Bartlett Sher will direct a staged reading of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, featuring original cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway-Bound SMASH Gets Workshop Presentation; Characters Revealed


SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it's getting a workshop, which was presented in NYC this week. Check out who's who in the presentations!

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!


This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Brooks Ashmanskas, Alex Brightman, Robyn Hurder and More Will Lead Workshop for Broadway-Bound SMASH


SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it will have a six-week workshop featuring an all-star Broadway cast.  Check out the full line-up here!

HBO Renews Hit Drama Series THE GILDED AGE For A Third Season


The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE, which features a stacked cast of Broadway talent, has been renewed for a third season.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE GILDED AGE Chat with Met Opera Vice President C. Graham Berwind, III


The cast of HBO’s The Gilded Age visited the Met for a discussion with Met Vice President C. Graham Berwind, III, followed by a performance of Wagner’s Tannhäuser. Watch clips from the discussion here!

Photos: First Look at INFINITE LIFE at the National Theatre


The National Theatre has released new production images for Infinite Life, a co-production with the National Theatre and Atlantic Theater Company. Check out the photos here!

Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two


The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea Delaria, and More Will Lead THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Off-Broadway


​​​​​​​La Femme Theatre Productions will illuminate the Off-Broadway stage this season with an evocative 21 st century production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana.

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions


La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.

Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More


HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.

Broadway Streaming Guide: October 2023 - Where to Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More


Fall into October with a brand new lineup of Broadway-themed titles coming to streaming services. From the star-studded new season of The Gilded Age to two new albums by Barbra Streisand, check out what's streaming this month!

Kristine Nielsen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kristine Nielsen been in?

Kristine Nielsen has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Kristine Nielsen been in?

Kristine Nielsen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kristine Nielsen been nominated for?

Kristine Nielsen has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Hir" and "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," "Why Torture is Wrong," "the People Who Love Them," and "Betty's Summer Vacation," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Dog Opera." Additionally, she was honored as a Legend of Off Broadway.

What awards has Kristine Nielsen won?

Kristine Nielsen has won the Legend of Off Broadway Honoree award for her performance in "Dog Opera" at the Obie Awards.

What is Kristine Nielsen next theatre project?

Kristine Nielsen's next show will be Infinite Life which opens on 9/12/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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