Mary Louise Wilson
Birth Place: USA
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries? (Jan 28, 2024)
Photos: First Look at Big Noise Theatre's GREY GARDENS, Now Playing Through Late January (Jan 18, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: Big Edie in Grey Gardens (Tony Award), Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret (Tony nomination). Off-Broadway: Diana Vreeland in and co-writer of Full Gallop, Queen Elizabeth I in Bard of Avon. Television: Louie?s mother on "Louie CK," "Nurse Jackie."
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Playwright
Movies
[ 1971 ] Producer in Adv. Agency
[ 1971 ] Real Estate Lady
[ 1972 ] Betty
[ 1972 ] The People
[ 1978 ] Ivy
[ 1982 ] Modene
[ 1983 ] Sister Ruth
[ 1984 ] Teacher
[ 1986 ] Benny's Mom
[ 1988 ] Dotty
[ 1989 ] Dory Goldman
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Trumper
[ 1990 ] Jean
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Sheehan
[ 1993 ] Miss Watson
[ 1993 ] Muriel Manners
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Franklin
[ 1999 ] Lillian
[ 2002 ] Evelyn Greenslate
[ 2013 ] Aunt Martha
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Rutledge
[ 2018 ] Marlene
TV Shows
Millicent Greenlee
Bunny
Ginny Wrobliki
Millie
Awards and Nominations
Mary Louise Wilson, On the Twentieth Century
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Mary Louise Wilson
Mary Louise Wilson, 4 Miles
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Mary Louise Wilson, 4 Miles
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Mary Louise Wilson, 4 Miles
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Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens
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Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens
Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens
Mary Louise Wilson, Grey Gardens
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Mary Louise Wilson, The Beard of Avon
Mary Louise Wilson, Cabaret
winner
Mary Louise Wilson, Full Gallop
Videos
Broadway Rewind: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Returns to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-18 15:01:00
TV: The Train Has Arrived! Watch Highlights from ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-13 16:06:03
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY with Osnes, Fontana & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-13 14:44:09
TV: Chatting with the Cast of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-13 17:13:09
News
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 28, 2024
This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024
Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!
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 Michael Major - Mar 29, 2023
A film adaptation of Jerry Torre and Tony Maietta's The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens memoir is in the works. Torre was named 'The Marble Faun' by Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith Bouvier Beale, mostly known as Big Edie and Little Edie through the iconic 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2023
45 years ago, on February 19, 1978, On the Twentieth Century opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Watch videos of the original and revival casts!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022
Mmmkay Productions has announced a Hollywood Fringe Festival production of Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You, written by Christopher Durang and directed by Jeramiah Peay. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Shayna Gabrielle, Lea Madda, Michael Mullen, Will Potter, Chris Ramirez, and Liam Risinger.
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022
Awards were announced tonight for more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, ensembles and productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association at The 39th Elliot Norton Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
More than 60 nominations in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions were announced today by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 39th Elliot Norton Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2021
On this day in 2015, the classic musical On the Twentieth Century returned to Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021
Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be available on Tuesday, March 9 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020-2021 Broadway shutdown.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2020
This week's Theater Stories features Studio 54! Learn about the star-studded parties during the venue's nightclub days, with artists artists including Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, and more; the long-running revival of Cabaret starring Alan Cumming and more!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2020
Today we rewind to 2015, when the first Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century opened at the American Airlines Theatre, where it ran for 144 performances.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2020
The Nominating Committee of the Off Broadway Alliance has announced important dates for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020
Cast and crew were announced today for Theo Ubique's production of the hilarious and heartbreaking musical GREY GARDENS, to be performed at the Howard Street Theatre at 721 Howard St., Evanston, from March 6 to April 26, 2020.
by Sarah Hookey - Jun 13, 2019
Founding Artistic Director Fred Anzevino today announced a partial lineup of musicals for the company's second year in residence at the Howard Street Theatre, the venue developed by the City of Evanston specifically for the company.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019
Awards were presented to more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, and ensembles tonight by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at The 37th Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019
Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA), with winners to be revealed at the 37th Annual Elliot Norton Awards on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7 PM, at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018
11th Hour Theatre Company brings its consistently sold out concert series back home and as the series begins its 2018-2019 season it has grown. 11th Hour's Next Step Concert Series is now set to run over two weekends. They begin their season with a concert performance of Grey Gardens. Grey Gardens features Music by Scott Frankel, Lyrics by Michael Korie and a Book by Doug Wright. 11th Hour Theatre Company Associate Artistic Director and Co-Founder Steve Pacek directs. Amanda Morton is the Music Director. Grey Gardens runs October 6-14. The official Media Opening is Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $36 (which includes a $4 service fee). $19 tickets are available online for Students and Industry. Tickets are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865. All performances will take place at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake, 302 South Hicks Street.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mary Louise Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
Mary Louise Wilson has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Legend of Off Broadway Award (), Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for 4000 Miles, Performance (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles, Performance (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles, Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Grey Gardens, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens , Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Beard of Avon, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret and Performance (Obie Awards) for Full Gallop.
Mary Louise Wilson has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Legend of Off Broadway Award. She earned Obie Awards for her performances in 4000 Miles and Full Gallop. Additionally, she received the Best Featured Actress in a Musical award from BroadwayWorld Awards for Grey Gardens, as well as the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for the same show. She also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for The Beard of Avon.
Mary Louise Wilson has written 1 shows including Full Gallop (Playwright).
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