Maria Friedman
Latest News on Maria Friedman:
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond (Jan 5, 2026)
Stephen Sondheim's Friends and Family Share Untold Stories in New Podcast (Jan 5, 2026)
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Dec 11, 2025)
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond (Jan 5, 2026)
Stephen Sondheim's Friends and Family Share Untold Stories in New Podcast (Jan 5, 2026)
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Dec 11, 2025)
BIO
Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Photos
(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
Date:
12/02/2025
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
Date:
12/02/2025
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
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The Company & Creative of members of "Merrily We Roll Along" including Krystal Joy Brown, Maria Friedman, Joel Fram, Katie Rose Clarle, Lindsay Mendez,Brady Wagner, Rocco Van Auken, Jonathan Groff, Max Rackenberg, Sherz Aletaha, Leana Rae Concepcion, Evan Alexander Smith and Brianna Stoute
Date:
05/27/2024
From: Photos: Inside 2024 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director
Maria FriedmanMerrily We Roll Along
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance
Maria Friedman, The Woman in White
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, The Woman In White
winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Ragtime
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Chicago
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark
winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Passion
winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Entertainment
Maria Friedman
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George
Videos
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Recall Onstage Mishaps and Line Flubs on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 10:18:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 12:09:16
Video: Watch the Trailer for Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 10:12:06
Video: Watch Donny Osmond as the Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Michael Major - 2024-12-13 10:31:39
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-21 07:04:56
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Sing 'Growing Up' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-15 15:51:42
Video: Watch Daniel Radcliffe Sing Sondheim's Ultimate Patter Song from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-12 16:31:46
Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-02 07:20:05
Video: Meryl Streep and Martin Short Visit MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-17 14:31:10
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Talkback at Rooftop Writers Initiative
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:51:29
Video: Watch Maria Friedman Sing Sondheim in Rehearsals for LEGACY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-27 16:50:36
Video: The Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Perform 'Our Time' in New Music Video
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-12 10:57:14
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs the Title Song in New Music Video
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-15 10:22:45
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Surprise Cast Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-14 23:50:01
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals His MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Pre-Show Ritual
by Michael Major - 2023-10-24 09:32:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Take Lie Detector Tests
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 08:16:26
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Opening Night
by Red Carpet - 2023-10-15 16:00:20
News
Stephen Sondheim's Friends and Family Share Untold Stories in New Podcast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
In personal celebration of Stephen Sondheim, an all new tribute podcast will be released by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones, on all streaming platforms. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
In personal celebration of Stephen Sondheim, an all new tribute podcast will be released by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones, on all streaming platforms. Learn more here!
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025
Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Lindsay Mendez.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025
Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Lindsay Mendez.
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 2, 2025
The filmed proshot of Merrily We Roll Along had its official NYC premiere recently, attended by the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, director Maria Friedman, and more. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 2, 2025
The filmed proshot of Merrily We Roll Along had its official NYC premiere recently, attended by the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, director Maria Friedman, and more. Check out photos here!
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
LITTLE WOMEN Comes To Storyhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
One of the best-loved novels of all time is coming to the Storyhouse stage this month in a masterful new adaptation that breathes new life into the story. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
One of the best-loved novels of all time is coming to the Storyhouse stage this month in a masterful new adaptation that breathes new life into the story. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Maria Friedman been in?
Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Maria Friedman been in?
Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.
What was Maria Friedman's first West End show?
Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980
What awards has Maria Friedman been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Woman in White, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Woman In White, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Lady In The Dark, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Passion , Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George.
What awards has Maria Friedman won?
Maria Friedman has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Merrily We Roll Along, the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for The Woman in White, and the Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for both Ragtime and Passion. Additionally, she received the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
Videos