Marcia Jean Kurtz
Latest News on Marcia Jean Kurtz:
Jewish Plays Project Unveils The 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finalists (Dec 16, 2025)
Submissions Open for the 2nd On One Foot 10-Minute Playwriting Contest (May 17, 2025)
Announcing Seven Finalists in the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest; Finalists To Embark On International Tour, Including NYC and Israel (Dec 4, 2024)
Jewish Plays Project Unveils The 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finalists (Dec 16, 2025)
Submissions Open for the 2nd On One Foot 10-Minute Playwriting Contest (May 17, 2025)
Announcing Seven Finalists in the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest; Finalists To Embark On International Tour, Including NYC and Israel (Dec 4, 2024)
BIO
Marcia Jean Kurtz is an American film, stage, and television actress and director. She has appeared in such films as The Panic in Needle Park, In Her Shoes, and Big Fan, appearing as Miriam Douglas in Dog Day Afternoon and Inside Man. Kurtz won an Obie Award for her performance as Doris in Donald Margulies' The Loman Family Picnic. She was also nominated for both an Obie and a Drama Desk Award for her role in Martin Sherman's When She Danced. Kurtz also directed Matty Selman's Uncle Phillip's Coat and Evan Handler's Time of Fire.
She has appeared several times on the television series Law & Order.
Kurtz is a 1964 graduate of the Juilliard School, where she earned a B.S. degree in dance.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1986
Carol Ruth Silver
Barbara Taylor
Dr. Solomon
Barbara Taylor
Carol Ruth Silver
Dr. Solomon
[Off-Broadway]
1968
Argue's Wife (Muzeeka)
Carol (Red Cross)
Argue's Wife (Muzeeka)
Carol (Red Cross)
Productions
Movies
Believe in Me
[ 1971 ] Emergency Room Nurse
[ 1971 ] Emergency Room Nurse
The Panic in Needle Park
[ 1971 ] Marcie
[ 1971 ] Marcie
Born to Win
[ 1971 ] Marlene
[ 1971 ] Marlene
Cry Uncle
[ 1971 ] Russian Girl
[ 1971 ] Russian Girl
The Stoolie
[ 1972 ] Sheila Morrison
[ 1972 ] Sheila Morrison
Dog Day Afternoon
[ 1975 ] Miriam
[ 1975 ] Miriam
Nomadic Lives
[ 1976 ] Gretchen
[ 1976 ] Gretchen
Cold Feet
[ 1983 ] Psychiatrist
[ 1983 ] Psychiatrist
Once Upon a Time in America
[ 1984 ] Max's Mother
[ 1984 ] Max's Mother
Running on Empty
[ 1988 ] School Clerk
[ 1988 ] School Clerk
Night Falls on Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Eileen Marcia J. Kurtz
[ 1996 ] Eileen Marcia J. Kurtz
One True Thing
[ 1998 ] Marcia
[ 1998 ] Marcia
The Giraffe
[ 1998 ] Rita Teichmann
[ 1998 ] Rita Teichmann
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] Emily's Mother
[ 2000 ] Emily's Mother
Requiem for a Dream
[ 2000 ] Rae
[ 2000 ] Rae
The Day the Ponies Come Back
[ 2000 ] Thelma
[ 2000 ] Thelma
Book of Danny
[ 2002 ] Fritzi
[ 2002 ] Fritzi
From Other Worlds
[ 2004 ] Brian's Mom
[ 2004 ] Brian's Mom
In Her Shoes
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Stein
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Stein
Inside Man
[ 2006 ] Miriam Dougl
[ 2006 ] Miriam Dougl
Find Me Guilty
[ 2006 ] Sara Stiles
[ 2006 ] Sara Stiles
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
[ 2007 ] Hospital Receptionist
[ 2007 ] Hospital Receptionist
Arranged
[ 2007 ] Principal Jacoby
[ 2007 ] Principal Jacoby
The Wrestler
[ 2008 ] Admissions Desk Woman
[ 2008 ] Admissions Desk Woman
The Marconi Bros.
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Marconi
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Marconi
Miracle at St. Anna
[ 2008 ] Post Office Customer
[ 2008 ] Post Office Customer
Big Fan
[ 2009 ] Paul's Mom
[ 2009 ] Paul's Mom
Black Swan
[ 2010 ] Costumer Georgina
[ 2010 ] Costumer Georgina
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Rose
[ 2011 ] Rose
Downtown Express
[ 2011 ] Woman on Subway Platform
[ 2011 ] Woman on Subway Platform
Ass Backwards
[ 2013 ] Barb
[ 2013 ] Barb
Mother!
[ 2017 ] Thief
[ 2017 ] Thief
If Beale Street Could Talk
[ 2018 ] Italian Grocer
[ 2018 ] Italian Grocer
Armageddon Time
[ 2022 ] Guide
[ 2022 ] Guide
The Good Nurse
[ 2022 ] Jackie
[ 2022 ] Jackie
TV Shows
Cosby
Mrs. Kruger
Mrs. Kruger
Law & Order
Carla Lowenstein, Myrna Bauer, Alice Halsey
Carla Lowenstein, Myrna Bauer, Alice Halsey
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Marcia Jean Kurtz, When She Danced
winner
Obie Awards - 1990 - Performance
Marcia Jean KurtzThe Loman Family Picnic and When She Danced
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Trailer for Playwrights Realm's THE HATMAKER'S WIFE, Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-09-03 13:52:35
TV Exclusive: Sneak Peek of Playwrights Realm's THE HATMAKER'S WIFE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-08-15 09:14:29
TV: Meet the Company of Charles Busch's OLIVE & THE BITTER HERBS at Primary Stages!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-07-01 12:21:45
News
Jewish Plays Project Unveils The 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 7 finalists for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 325 submissions from 27 states and 7 countries.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 7 finalists for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 325 submissions from 27 states and 7 countries.
Submissions Open for the 2nd On One Foot 10-Minute Playwriting Contest
by Emmy Rice - May 17, 2025
Wayne L. Firestone of plays2gather (p2g) and David Winitsky of Jewish Plays Project (JPP) are proud to announce their second ten-minute play contest seeking plays that respond to the prompt: 'Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown'.
by Emmy Rice - May 17, 2025
Wayne L. Firestone of plays2gather (p2g) and David Winitsky of Jewish Plays Project (JPP) are proud to announce their second ten-minute play contest seeking plays that respond to the prompt: 'Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown'.
Announcing Seven Finalists in the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest; Finalists To Embark On International Tour, Including NYC and Israel
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the seven finalists for the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 350 submissions from 28 states and 4 countries.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the seven finalists for the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 350 submissions from 28 states and 4 countries.
Festival of New Jewish Plays is Coming to The Colonial Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024
Berkshire Theatre Group, Jewish Plays Project and plays2gather will present the Festival of New Jewish Plays this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024
Berkshire Theatre Group, Jewish Plays Project and plays2gather will present the Festival of New Jewish Plays this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Playhouse on Park, in Collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center, Will Host Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024
In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 8th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024
In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 8th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest.
Charter Oak Cultural Center and Playhouse on Park Join to Host Jewish Playwriting Contest 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 8th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 8th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest.
Jewish Plays Project Reveals 6+ Finalists For 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023
Jewish Plays Project has revealed the finalists for the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Find out which plays made the cut!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023
Jewish Plays Project has revealed the finalists for the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Find out which plays made the cut!
ZIONISTA RISING Wins 12th National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman has won the 12th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman has won the 12th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest.
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.
Six Finalists Announced for the 2023 Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the six finalists for the 2023 Jewish Playwriting Contest, the JPP's 12th annual competition celebrating the best in contemporary Jewish playwriting, with the hopes of seeing these plays find world premier productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the six finalists for the 2023 Jewish Playwriting Contest, the JPP's 12th annual competition celebrating the best in contemporary Jewish playwriting, with the hopes of seeing these plays find world premier productions.
Keen Company Announces 2nd Season of Audio Theater Hear/Now: LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022
Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced Hear/Now: LIVE!, the second season of audio drama, a cross between the old and new - commissioned world premieres presented using the traditional tools of radio broadcasts featuring live foley sound effects and live original music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022
Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced Hear/Now: LIVE!, the second season of audio drama, a cross between the old and new - commissioned world premieres presented using the traditional tools of radio broadcasts featuring live foley sound effects and live original music.
JEWISH PLAYS PROJECT Announces Finalists for Playwriting Contest
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 23, 2022
The Jewish Plays Project announced the seven finalists for the 11th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 250 submissions from 30 states and five countries.
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 23, 2022
The Jewish Plays Project announced the seven finalists for the 11th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 250 submissions from 30 states and five countries.
Keen Company to Return to Live, In Person Performances With HERE/NOW: LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
Last season, Keen Company created Hear/Now: A Season of Audio Theater which reimagined the classic radio drama by commissioning new audio plays. Now, Keen reinvents the old-fashioned radio broadcast for the stage, featuring two newly commissioned world premiere plays by Keen Playwrights Lab alumni Mashuq Mushtaq Deen and Deb Margolin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
Last season, Keen Company created Hear/Now: A Season of Audio Theater which reimagined the classic radio drama by commissioning new audio plays. Now, Keen reinvents the old-fashioned radio broadcast for the stage, featuring two newly commissioned world premiere plays by Keen Playwrights Lab alumni Mashuq Mushtaq Deen and Deb Margolin.
The Fortune Society Presents NAMEDROPPING Directed by Marcia Jean Kurtz With Introduction by Julie Halston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2020
Former Broadway producer/publicist, David Rothenberg will be taking his autobiographical play, NAMEDROPPING, to a laptop near you on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2020
Former Broadway producer/publicist, David Rothenberg will be taking his autobiographical play, NAMEDROPPING, to a laptop near you on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 pm.
The Jewish Repertory Theater Selected as a Site for Jewish Plays Project's Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020
The Jewish Repertory Theater has announced it has been selected to host a City Final in the Jewish Plays project's annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest. The JCC will host the City Final as an online event, Wednesday, June 24, from 7-8 P.M.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020
The Jewish Repertory Theater has announced it has been selected to host a City Final in the Jewish Plays project's annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest. The JCC will host the City Final as an online event, Wednesday, June 24, from 7-8 P.M.
SOLD-OUT Shows Are Audience Favorites At United Solo's Tenth Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019
United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, is bringing together over 130 shows from all over the world for its tenth anniversary. These shows will offer audiences intimate theatre experiences highlighting the talent, unique perspectives, and storytelling prowess of participating artists. Many promising shows have captured the public's imagination, have sold out their first performances at the Festival, and may now be offered additional performances. Fourteen bestselling shows are now sold out at United Solo. Three of these SOLD-OUT shows are part of THE BEST OF category, which recognizes the greatest artistic achievements of United Solo's first decade.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019
United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, is bringing together over 130 shows from all over the world for its tenth anniversary. These shows will offer audiences intimate theatre experiences highlighting the talent, unique perspectives, and storytelling prowess of participating artists. Many promising shows have captured the public's imagination, have sold out their first performances at the Festival, and may now be offered additional performances. Fourteen bestselling shows are now sold out at United Solo. Three of these SOLD-OUT shows are part of THE BEST OF category, which recognizes the greatest artistic achievements of United Solo's first decade.
Full Casting Announced For Howard Shalwitz-helmed Reading Of Ali Viterbi's IN EVERY GENERATION
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019
Jewish Plays Project Announces 2019 Top Plays, Starts National Contest Tour
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2019
The Jewish Plays Project announces the Top 7+ Finalists for the 8th Jewish Playwriting Contest.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2019
The Jewish Plays Project announces the Top 7+ Finalists for the 8th Jewish Playwriting Contest.
7th Annual OPEN Festival Of New Jewish Theater Returns With Stars, Comedy, And Ivanka & Jared
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
7th Annual OPEN Festival Of New Jewish Theater Returns With Stars, Comedy, And Ivanka & Jared
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Marcia Jean Kurtz been in?
Marcia Jean Kurtz has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Marcia Jean Kurtz been in?
Marcia Jean Kurtz has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Marcia Jean Kurtz been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for When She Danced and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Loman Family Picnic and When She Danced.
What awards has Marcia Jean Kurtz won?
Marcia Jean Kurtz has won the Obie Award for Performance for her work in The Loman Family Picnic and When She Danced.
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