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Marsha Mason

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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BIO

Marsha Mason is a four-time Academy Award nominee for her starring roles in The Goodbye Girl (BAFTA nomination), Chapter Two, Only When I Laugh and Cinderella Liberty. Mason has received Golden Globe Awards for her film roles and an Emmy Award nomination for “Frasier”. TV credits include “Grace and Frankie”, “The Middle”, “The Good Wife” and “Madam Secretary”. Broadway roles: Impressionism with Jeremy Irons, Steel Magnolias, The Night of the Iguana, King Richard III, and Cactus Flower. She has directed productions of Steel Magnolias, An Act of God, Chapter Two as well co-directing and starring in Lost In Yonkers at Hartford Stage. On Broadway she was Associate Director with Jack O’Brian for All My Sons starring Annette Benning. This past year Marsha starred in All My Sons at Hartford Stage and as Madame Armfeldt in the Lincoln Center production of Steven Sondheim’s A Little Night Music in Concert.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Sharon [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Kay

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company World Premiere, 2018
Dunya

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Julia Davidson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ouiser

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1996
Maxine Faulk

[Broadway]
1973
Performer

[Broadway]
1970
Penelope Ryan

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 0]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Marsha Mason, Little Gem

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Bucks County Playhouse to Bring SEAN HEELY'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS to New Jersey

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FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant

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ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City

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Christina Redd and Kathryn Grody to Join VOICES FROM THE SILENCED Benefit

Additional cast members will join the one-night reading of Voices from the Silenced by Martha Boesing and Victoria Rue directed by Zoya Kachadurian to benefit The Center for Reproductive Rights and The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE ROOMMATE Cancels Performances Due to Illness in the Company

The Roommate, the new Broadway play starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, cancelled its performances this past weekend due to illness in the cast.
Mia Farrow Returns To THE ROOMMATE On Broadway Tonight

Screen legend Mia Farrow triumphantly returned to the Booth Theatre tonight in Jen Silverman’s play, The Roommate, after missing several performances due to illness.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE ROOMMATE

Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
Video: Marsha Mason Guests On Harvey Brownstone Interviews

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with legendary actress Marsha Mason. Watch now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Marsha Mason Takes Bows After Stepping Into THE ROOMMATE

The four-time Academy Award nominated actress, Marsha Mason, stepped into the role of “Sharon” opposite Patti LuPone in Jen Silverman’s play The Roommate at this afternoon’s matinee performance at Broadway’s Booth Theatre. Check out photos of Mason taking her bow alongside LuPone!
Marsha Mason Steps in for Mia Farrow in THE ROOMMATE

According to the New York Times, Marsha Mason is stepping in for Mia Farrow, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, September 14th, according to a now-deleted post on her official X account.
THE ROOMMATE Star Mia Farrow Tests Positive for COVID-19

According to a post on her official X account, The Roommate star Mia Farrow has tested positive for COVID-19.
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Take Opening Night Bows in THE ROOMMATE

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening curtain call here!
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Backstage at THE ROOMMATE Opening Night

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. The production is directed by Jack O’Brien. BroadwayWorld was on hand backstage at the big night, and snapped some photos of Farrow and LuPone. Check out the photos here!
Review Roundup: THE ROOMMATE On Broadway Starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone star in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, opening this evening at the Booth Theatre. Read the reviews!
Photos: Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in THE ROOMMATE

Get a first look at photos of Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in The Roommate. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tyne Daly, Marsha Mason, Amy Irving, and More Will Lead VOICES FROM THE SILENCED Benefit

The cast has been announced for a one-night reading of Voices from the Silenced by Martha Boesing and Victoria Rue directed by Zoya Kachadurian to benefit The Center for Reproductive Rights and The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine.
Video: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Talk THE ROOMMATE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow discuss returning to Broadway in The Roommate in the video here!
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow In THE ROOMMATE On Broadway

The first photo has been released of stars Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone hours before they make their first Broadway bow in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate this evening at the Booth Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marsha Mason been in?

Marsha Mason has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Marsha Mason been in?

Marsha Mason has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marsha Mason been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Gem.

What awards has Marsha Mason won?

Marsha Mason has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Little Gem.

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