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BIO

Mara Davi has appeared on Broadway in The Play That Goes Wrong, Dames at Sea (Astaire Nomination), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Drowsy Chaperone, and the Original Revival Cast of A Chorus Line. Other New York credits include Death Takes A Holiday with the Roundabout Theatre Company, No, No, Nanette and Of Thee I Sing with City Center Encores! Regionally, Mara appeared in My Paris at Long Wharf Theatre (CT Critics Circle Award), Ever After at Paper Mill Playhouse, Company and Kiss Me Kate at Barrington Stage, Beaches at the Signature Theatre (Helen Hayes Nomination), The Toxic Avenger at the Alley Theatre, Thoroughly Modern Millie at Sacramento Music Circus, Dancing In The Dark at the Old Globe. Mara toured America and Japan as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street. Her television credits include “Mysteries of Laura,” “The Good Wife,” “Taxi Brooklyn,” “Smash,” and “Blue Bloods.” On film, Mara can be seen in Kensho at the Bedfellow and New Year’s Eve as well as Every Little Step, the documentary about the making of the revival of A Chorus Line. Her album, Unspoken by Mara and the Bitter Suite is available on iTunes

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Gingold Theatrical Group Revival, 2017
Frank Ware


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Sandra [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2016
Maggie Winslow


[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Long Wharf Production, 2016
Suzanne Valadon


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Joan


[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Bertie


[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Alice Lamberti


[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2009
Judy Haynes


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Maggie


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Janet Van De Graaff [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Boston]
Boston Revival, 2005
Ensemble


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Dance Captain

Movies

Meet Dave
[ 2008 ] A Chorus Line Dancer
Musical Chairs
[ 2011 ] Stephanie
Kensho at the Bedfellow
[ 2017 ] Julie

TV Shows

Blue Bloods
Bianca Sanfino
FBI
Samantha, Sam, Samantha Kelton
Hustling
Charlie
FBI
[ 2019-2025 ] Samantha Kelton
FBI
[ 2019-2025 ] Samantha Kelton

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production

Mara DaviBeaches

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Mara DaviIrving Berlin's White Christmas The Kennedy Center

Videos

News


Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.
Broadway Stars Who Appeared on NBC's SMASH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2025

As we welcome SMASH to the stage for the first time, we're taking a look back on the iconic television show that started it all. Take a look back on the Broadway names who appeared on SMASH!
Interview: Theatre Life with Judy Kaye
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 18, 2024

Judy Kaye has been living her theatre life for over half a century. The Tony Award winning performer has been seen on Broadway, on tour, in regional theatres and has been heard on many recordings. Currently Ms. Kaye can be seen onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in Babbitt where she plays a plethora of roles. The show runs through November 3rd at Harman Hall.
Review: BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Itai Yasur - Oct 5, 2024

Matthew Broderick stars in the Babbitt of BABBITTs at Shakespeare Theatre Company. See what our critic had to say.
BWW Q&A: Maelyn Jarmon on THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - Feb 8, 2024

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).
BWW Q&A: Clay Singer of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - Feb 5, 2024

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar.
Broadway Green Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

 This fall, the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) celebrates its 15th year as an industry-wide initiative that educates, motivates, and inspires the entire theatre community and its patrons to adopt environmentally friendlier practices on Broadway and beyond.
Photos: GOLDEN RAINBOW Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 28, 2023

See photos of the opening of Golden Rainbow at The York Theatre!
Photos: First Look At GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023

The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. Performances begin Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2023 and continue for 11 performances only through Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Exclusive: Composer Walter Marks Steps in for an Ill Max Von Essen in York Theatre's GOLDEN RAINBOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023

Due to illness, Broadway's Max Von Essen was unable to perform the lead role of Larry Davis in the York Theatre Company’s “Musicals in Mufti” presentation of “GOLDEN RAINBOW,” so 89-year-old composer Walter Marks went on in his place. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: Meet The Cast of GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023

The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series.
Nick Cearley, Max Von Essen & More to Star in GOLDEN RAINBOW at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kennedy Center
by Peter Rouleau - Jul 23, 2023

A brilliantly-performed, well-mounted play about a horribly-performed, disastrously staged play.
Cast Set for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the The Play That Goes Wrong Washington, D.C. production coming to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a limited three-and-a-half week engagement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mara Davi been in?

Mara Davi has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Mara Davi been in?

Mara Davi has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mara Davi been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Beaches and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Kennedy Center.

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