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Martha Plimpton has appeared on Broadway in The Coast of Utopia (2006), Shining City (2006), Top Girls (2007), and Pal Joey (2008). Other theatre productions include The Playboy of the Western World, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Glass Menagerie, The Sisters Rosensweig, and Uncle Vanya. She returned to Broadway in the fall of 2014 in a revival of A Delicate Balance starring opposite Glenn Close. She also appeared in the 2011 New York Philharmonic concert production of Company as Sarah.



Television credits include The Real O'Neals, Raising Hope (Emmy nomination), and The Good Wife. Films include Hello Again, Small Town Murder Songs, and Dante's Inferno.

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STAGE CREDITS

As You Like It As You Like It
[West End]
2022
Jaques [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sweat Sweat
[West End]
West End Transfer Production, 2019
Tracey
A Woman of No Importance A Woman of No Importance
[Off-Broadway]
One Night Only Concert Presentation Production, 2017
Performer
A Delicate Balance A Delicate Balance
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Julia
Pal Joey Pal Joey
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Gladys Bumps
Top Girls Top Girls
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Pope Joan/Angie
Cymbeline Cymbeline
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Imogen
The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Natasha Tuchkov Ogarev
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Natasha Tuchkov
The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Varenka
Shining City Shining City
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Neasa
Sixteen Wounded Sixteen Wounded
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Nora
The Haggadah
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

Movies

Rollover
[ 1981 ] Fewster's Older Daughter
The River Rat
[ 1984 ] Jonsy
The Goonies
[ 1985 ] Stef
The Mosquito Coast
[ 1986 ] Emily Spellgood
Shy People
[ 1987 ] Grace
Stars and Bars
[ 1988 ] Bryant
Another Woman
[ 1988 ] Laura
Running on Empty
[ 1988 ] Lorna Phillips
Silence Like Glass
[ 1989 ] Claudia Jacoby
Parenthood
[ 1989 ] Julie
Stanley & Iris
[ 1990 ] Kelly
Samantha
[ 1991 ] Samantha
Inside Monkey Zetterland
[ 1992 ] Sofie
Josh and S.A.M.
[ 1993 ] Alison
The Beans of Egypt, Maine
[ 1994 ] Earlene
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Jane Grant
Last Summer in the Hamptons
[ 1995 ] Chloe Garfield
Beautiful Girls
[ 1996 ] Jan
I'm Not Rappaport
[ 1996 ] Laurie Campbell
I Shot Andy Warhol
[ 1996 ] Stevie
Eye of God
[ 1997 ] Ainsley DuPree
Colin Fitz Lives!
[ 1997 ] Ann
Music from Another Room
[ 1998 ] Karen
Pecker
[ 1998 ] Tina
200 Cigarettes
[ 1999 ] Monica
The Sleepy Time Gal
[ 2001 ] Rebecca
Hair High
[ 2004 ] Miss Crumbles
Marvelous
[ 2006 ] Gwen
Dante's Inferno
[ 2007 ] Celia, Lobbyist Singer, Lizzie Borden
Small Town Murder Songs
[ 2010 ] Sam
Company
[ 2011 ] Sarah
Hello Again
[ 2017 ] Ruth
Honey Bee
[ 2018 ] Louise
Frozen II
[ 2019 ] Yelena
Mass
[ 2021 ] Gail
Sovereign
[ 2025 ] Lesley Anne

TV Shows

How to Make It in America
Edie Weitz
Raising Hope
Virginia Chance
The Good Wife
Patti Nyholm
The Real O'Neals
Eileen O'Neal
Younger
Cheryl Sussman
The Regime
Judith Holt
Prime Target
Jane Torres
Prime Target
[ 2025-2025 ] Jane Torres
Task
[ 2025-2025 ] Kathleen McGinty
East of Eden
[ 2026-2026 ] Faye

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Martha Plimpton, Top Girls


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Featured Actress in a Play

Martha Plimpton, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Martha Plimpton, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Martha Plimpton , The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Martha Plimpton, The Coast of Utopia

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Martha PlimptonHobson’s Choice

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From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History Photo
From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 1, 2026

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.
Orlando Bloom To Join Special LORD OF THE RINGS Experience At FAN EXPO Philadelphia Photo
Orlando Bloom To Join Special LORD OF THE RINGS Experience At FAN EXPO Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

Orlando Bloom will join fellow 'The Lord of the Rings' cast members for a special event at FAN EXPO Philadelphia, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 29-31. Fans can enjoy a unique 'On Stage with Orlando Bloom' experience, alongside opportunities for photos and autographs.
BWW Q&A: Kevin Cahoon Talks CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
BWW Q&A: Kevin Cahoon Talks CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 24, 2026

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage. We spoke to Kevin Cahoon, who plays Melvin Snyder in the musical - which is a revisal of Pal Joey.
Star Trek, Goonies, Ninja Turtles Stars Among First Main Wave Of FAN EXPO Philadelphi Photo
Star Trek, Goonies, Ninja Turtles Stars Among First Main Wave Of FAN EXPO Philadelphia Celebrities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Joining the previously revealed Lord of the Rings 'Four Hobbits' Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood at Fan Expo Philadelphia are a total of 12 new additions.
Interview: Jessica Vosk Takes SLEIGH on the Road Photo
Interview: Jessica Vosk Takes SLEIGH on the Road
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 18, 2025

For Jessica Vosk, there will be no rest this holiday season. The popular performer – who just wrapped up a year-long run as Jersey in “Hell’s Kitchen” and will return in a musical adaptation of the Iris Rainer Dart novel “Beaches,” which begins previews at the Majestic Theatre on March 27, 2026.
Photos: Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman and Donna McKechnie Honored at Gingold Gala Photo
Photos: Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman and Donna McKechnie Honored at Gingold Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 2, 2025

xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!
Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING D Photo
Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025

The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.
Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Donna McKechnie to be Honored at Gingold Theatrical Photo
Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Donna McKechnie to be Honored at Gingold Theatrical Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Gingold Theatrical Group will host a one-night-only gala fundraiser, which will honor Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. 
Josh Groban and Stars Unite for PBS Telethon Celebration Photo
Josh Groban and Stars Unite for PBS Telethon Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2025

Join Josh Groban, Martha Plimpton, and more at WE ❤️ PUBLIC TELEVISION! airing live on PBS SoCal. Celebrate 55 years of public television!
Video: Mark Ruffalo-Led TASK Series Sets Release Date; Watch a New Trailer Photo
Video: Mark Ruffalo-Led TASK Series Sets Release Date; Watch a New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2025

HBO's Original drama series Task, created by Brad Ingelsby, will officially debut at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the newly released trailer, led by Mark Ruffalo.
Video: Nick Offerman Stars in Trailer for Crime Drama SOVEREIGN Photo
Video: Nick Offerman Stars in Trailer for Crime Drama SOVEREIGN
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

A new trailer has been released for Sovereign, a true crime thriller starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, and Dennis Quaid. The movie, which recently saw its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, will hit theaters and be available to rent on July 11. Watch the trailer now!
Video: Mark Ruffalo Stars in the Teaser Trailer for HBO Max's TASK Photo
Video: Mark Ruffalo Stars in the Teaser Trailer for HBO Max's TASK
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

Max has released the teaser trailer for the HBO Original drama series Task, from creator Brad Ingelsby. The show debuts this September on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the teaser.
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere Photo
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More Photo
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - May 7, 2025

The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
Stephen Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Be Published Alongside European Premiere Photo
Stephen Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Be Published Alongside European Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

Theatre publisher Nick Hern Books will posthumously publish Here We Are, the final work by legendary American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, on 22 May 2025 alongside the musical's European premiere at the National Theatre, London.
True Crime Thriller SOVEREIGN Gets Summer 2025 Release Photo
True Crime Thriller SOVEREIGN Gets Summer 2025 Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2025

Sovereign, the true crime thriller starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman, and Jacob Tremblay, will be released on June 20, 2025, following its World Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 8.
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE Photo
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season? Photo
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025
by - Apr 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Martha Plimpton been in?

Martha Plimpton has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Martha Plimpton been in?

Martha Plimpton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Martha Plimpton's first West End show?

Martha Plimpton's first West End show was Sweat which opened in 2019

What awards has Martha Plimpton been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pal Joey, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pal Joey, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pal Joey, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Top Girls, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia and Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Hobson’s Choice.

What awards has Martha Plimpton won?

Martha Plimpton has won several awards for her performance in The Coast of Utopia. She received the Best Featured Actress in a Play award from the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards, and the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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