Marilyn Cooper
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Marilyn Cooper:
Rachel Matz Hunter Returns To Don't Tell Mama With TAKE TWO In December (Nov 21, 2025)
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater? (May 20, 2025)
CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95 (Feb 4, 2025)
Rachel Matz Hunter Returns To Don't Tell Mama With TAKE TWO In December (Nov 21, 2025)
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater? (May 20, 2025)
CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95 (Feb 4, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Natalie
Ensemble
Marlene (Understudy)
Helen (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1967
Dorothy
Ethel
Mrs. Charles
Mrs. Charles/Mistress/Ethel/Dorothy
Mistress
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Marilyn Cooper, Woman of the Year
winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Marilyn Cooper , Woman of the Year
News
Rachel Matz Hunter Returns To Don't Tell Mama With TAKE TWO In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Rachel Matz Hunter will return to Don’t Tell Mama on December 7 at 1 p.m. with an encore performance of Take Two, her solo show directed by Faith Prince with musical direction by Bobby Peaco.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Rachel Matz Hunter will return to Don’t Tell Mama on December 7 at 1 p.m. with an encore performance of Take Two, her solo show directed by Faith Prince with musical direction by Bobby Peaco.
CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Olga James, star of the film adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones, has passed away at 95 years old.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Olga James, star of the film adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones, has passed away at 95 years old.
What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 10, 2023
While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 10, 2023
While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time?
Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musical's View of NYC
by Adrienne Onofri - Nov 2, 2009
Howard McGillin, Nancy Anderson and Jim Stanek are among the performers in a cabaret of New York songs and stories.
by Adrienne Onofri - Nov 2, 2009
Howard McGillin, Nancy Anderson and Jim Stanek are among the performers in a cabaret of New York songs and stories.
Sondheim 'Story So Far' Available 9/30; Includes Previously Unreleased Tracks
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2008
Sony BMG Masterworks is proud to announce the release of Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far, a comprehensive four CD box set with a playing time of over four and a half hours devoted to the entire career of the legendary Broadway songwriter.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2008
Sony BMG Masterworks is proud to announce the release of Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far, a comprehensive four CD box set with a playing time of over four and a half hours devoted to the entire career of the legendary Broadway songwriter.
Sondheim 'Story So Far' Available 9/30; Includes Previously Unreleased Tracks
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 12, 2008
Sony BMG Masterworks is proud to announce the release of Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far, a comprehensive four CD box set with a playing time of over four and a half hours devoted to the entire career of the legendary Broadway songwriter.
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 12, 2008
Sony BMG Masterworks is proud to announce the release of Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far, a comprehensive four CD box set with a playing time of over four and a half hours devoted to the entire career of the legendary Broadway songwriter.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Marilyn Cooper been in?
Marilyn Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 20 shows.
How many West End shows has Marilyn Cooper been in?
Marilyn Cooper has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Marilyn Cooper been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Woman of the Year and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Woman of the Year.
What awards has Marilyn Cooper won?
Marilyn Cooper won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, both for her role in Woman of the Year.
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