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Marissa Jaret Winokur

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Winokur won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in Hairspray. She had previously appeared on Broadway as "Pink Lady Jan" in the revival of Grease.


Winokur has also played roles in films such as American Beauty, Never Been Kissed, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Scary Movie, Beautiful Girl (for ABC Family), Fever Pitch and most recently on Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 6).
Winokur co-stared on the TV series Stacked, which starred Pamela Anderson.Stacked ran for only 19 episodes, 5 of which never appeared on air. She also appeared on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where she lost a physical fight with Larry David over the first appointment at a doctor's office. She was called Marissa Winokur in the episode, but was credited simply as Woman In Elevator.
She is set to star in a new comedy pilot for CBS titled Fugly from the creator of My Name Is Earl.

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STAGE CREDITS

Bat Boy
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Mrs. Taylor
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now! Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now!
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2024
Performer
Hairspray Live! Hairspray Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Pinkette
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Tracy Turnblad
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Grease
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Jan [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

American Beauty
[ 1999 ] Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl Janine
Never Been Kissed
[ 1999 ] Sheila
Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
[ 2000 ] Brenda
Scary Movie
[ 2000 ] Garage Victim
Amy's Orgasm
[ 2001 ] Radio P.A.
On Edge
[ 2001 ] Wendy Wodinski
Role of a Lifetime
[ 2002 ] Flower Girl Marisa Winokur
Now You Know
[ 2002 ] Lea's Friend
Fever Pitch
[ 2005 ] Sarah
Muffin Top: A Love Story
[ 2014 ] Elise
Trouble
[ 2019 ] Claire, Marissa Winokur
Feel the Beat
[ 2020 ] Marissa Jaret Winokur
DIVOS!
[ 2020 ] Sister Hartt
Santa Bootcamp
[ 2022 ] Patti

TV Shows

A Million Little Things
Linda
American Dad!
Jewel, Assistant, Candace
Crashing
Guinevere
Dharma & Greg
Anita
King of the Hill
Melinda, Woman, Doreen
Melissa & Joey
Theresa
Stacked
Katrina
What We Do in the Shadows
Charmaine, Charmaine Rinaldi
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Barbara
What We Do in the Shadows
[ 2020-2024 ] Charmaine Rinaldi

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Hairspray


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2003 - Performance

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Hairspray


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Hairspray

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News


HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!
Interview: Laura Bell Bundy Brings SONGS & STORIES to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Photo
Interview: Laura Bell Bundy Brings SONGS & STORIES to Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 20, 2026

Laura Bell Bundy – who brings “Songs & Stories with Laura Bell Bundy” to Foxborough’s Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center on February 22 – has been a performer since she was just nine years old and made her stage debut in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2026- THE GREAT GATSBY Behind the Scenes and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2026- THE GREAT GATSBY Behind the Scenes and More
by - Feb 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More
by - Jan 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, and More Will Lead WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL in Boston Photo
Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, and More Will Lead WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL in Boston
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, and Marissa Jaret Winokur will star alongside Kevin Chamberlin with Adam Heller and Tomás Matos in the World Premiere production of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL. Learn more here!
Let It Snow! In Palm Springs? Rachel York Headlines A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Photo
Let It Snow! In Palm Springs? Rachel York Headlines A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS
by David Green - Dec 11, 2025

Rachel York joins a starry cast of Broadway peers as Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With Palm Springs Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to the desert in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm.
A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Tickets On Sale Today Photo
A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Tickets On Sale Today
by David Green - Nov 20, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the starriest holiday show in Southern California as Broadway powerhouses Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, James Snyder and Rachel York  join the talented perfomers of David Green's Musical Theatre University in a ninety-minute holiday celebration featuring favorite songs of the season, old and new, and fully-staged and choreographed production numbers by the MTU singers, all under the musical direction of Michael Orland.
Winokur, Chamberlin, Snyder And York Celebrate A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS In Palm Spri Photo
Winokur, Chamberlin, Snyder And York Celebrate A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS In Palm Springs
by David Green - Nov 11, 2025

Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With PS Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to Palm Springs in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm. Joining the talented students and alumni of Musical Theatre University (MTU) are Broadway powerhouses Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, James Snyder and Rachel York in a ninety-minute holiday celebration featuring favorite songs of the season, old and new, and fully-staged and choreographed production numbers by the MTU singers, under the musical direction of Michael Orland.
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center Photo
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center, featuring several brand-new songs and revised book by the original creators. See what the critics are saying here...
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at NY City Center Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at NY City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Photos: First Look at Taylor Trench & More in BAT BOY Photo
Photos: First Look at Taylor Trench & More in BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, starring Taylor Trensch, Gabi Carrubba, Kerry Butler, and more. The production is now running through November 9. Check out first photos of the cast in action.
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at New York City Center Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Photos: The Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 24, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Musical, which will begin performances next week. The cast recently met the press and you can check out photos here!
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center Photo
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for New York City Center's upcoming production of Bat Boy! Watch videos of the cast rehearsing 'Hold Me, Bat Boy,' as well as Kerry Butler and Gabi Currubba singing 'Three Bedroom House.'
Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits EXORCISTIC Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits EXORCISTIC Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025

Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Big Brother) while in town rehearsing Bat Boy at City Center visited Exorcistic: The Rock Musical at The Asylum NYC this week for one of two special Producer Nights honoring the show’s creative team. Check out photos from her visit!
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY Photo
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

Rehearsals have officially begin for teh New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Muscial. Watch in this video as Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy) and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) perform 'Mine, All Mine', which has been added since the London production.
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL to Present Producers Night with Marissa Jaret Winokur Photo
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL to Present Producers Night with Marissa Jaret Winokur
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL producers night with Marissa Jaret Winokur Featuring Guest Diva Nina West is set to take place this Saturday, October 18th at 7 pm. Learn more.
Video: Laurence O'Keefe Unpacks BAT BOY's Updated Score Photo
Video: Laurence O'Keefe Unpacks BAT BOY's Updated Score
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

Tony-nominated composer Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers The Musical, Legally Blonde: The Musical) takes us into the cave with this inside look at the Bat Boy score. Hear about the songs you love, and discover brand new ones like 'Mine, All Mine', 'Deer In The Headlights,' and 'He Is Here.' Watch in this video!
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre Photo
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre? 5-Star Theatricals' production of Hairspray, which opened October 10 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, is the bubbly, effervescent morality tale about civil rights in Baltimore in the early ’60s that won Tony awards for best musical, book, and score.
Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals Photo
Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

5-Star Theatricals has released new production photos from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Broadway’s original Tracy Turnblad and Tony Award winner for her performance in the 2002 musical phenomenon.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marissa Jaret Winokur been in?

Marissa Jaret Winokur has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Marissa Jaret Winokur been in?

Marissa Jaret Winokur has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marissa Jaret Winokur been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Hairspray, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray.

What awards has Marissa Jaret Winokur won?

Marissa Jaret Winokur has won several awards for her performance in Hairspray. These include the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards, the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, and the Outstanding Actress - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards.

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