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Mary Testa

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA

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BIO

Broadway: Wicked, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Chicago, 42nd St., Marie Christine, On the Town, Forum, The Rink, Marilyn, Barnum. Off-Broadway includes: Portuguese Kid, Government Inspector, First Daughter Suite, Queen of the Mist, See What I Wanna See, A New Brain. Much film and television. Twelve original cast albums. Multiple Tony, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Drama League nominations and a special Drama Desk award celebrating 'Three Decades of Outstanding Work.'

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STAGE CREDITS

Italian American Reconciliation
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Janice
The Gardens of Anuncia The Gardens of Anuncia
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Granmama (Magdalena)
Lionel Bart's Oliver! Lionel Bart's Oliver!
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores! Production, 2023
Widow Corney
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Aunt Eller
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Production, 2018
Women on Fire: Stories from the Frontlines Women on Fire: Stories from the Frontlines
[Off-Broadway]
Royal Family Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Man of La Mancha Man of La Mancha
[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
The Portuguese Kid The Portuguese Kid
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Mrs. Dragonetti
The Government Inspector The Government Inspector
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Adaptation, 2017
Performer
First Daughter Suite First Daughter Suite
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Barbara Bush
Disaster! Disaster!
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [Off-Broadway], 2013
Shirley
The Caucasian Chalk Circle The Caucasian Chalk Circle
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Governor's Wife
Queen of The Mist Queen of The Mist
[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group, 2011
Anna Edson Taylor
Tricks The Devil Taught Me Tricks The Devil Taught Me
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
General Matilda B. Cartwright
Xanadu Xanadu
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Melpomene
Medusa
Melpomene
Medusa
Regrets Only
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Myra Kesselman [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Xanadu
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Melephone
Little Fish
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer
See What I Wanna See
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
The Medium
Aunt Monica
The Medium
String of Pearls
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Woman #2
First Lady Suite
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 2004
Lorena Hickock
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2003
Performer
Something Good
[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"The Gentleman Is a Dope" Performer
42nd Street 42nd Street
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Maggie Jones
The Wax
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Angie
Boys Don't Wear Lipstick
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Voice Over
Marie Christine
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Magdalena
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Tartuffe
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Dorine
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Roles originated by Fanny Brice
On the Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Little Old Lady
Madame Maude P. Dilly
Little Old Lady/Mme. Maude P. Dilly
Little Old Lady
Madame Maude P. Dilly
Little Old Lady/Mme. Maude P. Dilly
A New Brain
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Lisa
From Above
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Roz
On the Town
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Little Old Lady/Mme. Maude P. Dilly/People of New York
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]
[Replacement]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Domina
Scapin
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Zerbinette
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer
Young Playwrights Festival (1991)
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Gladys (Secrets)
Young Playwrights Festival (1989)
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Mrs. Dewey (Finnegan's)/ Mona (Peter Breaks Through)
One Two Three Four Five
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Taradee
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Rita
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Young Playwrights Festival (1987)
[Off-Broadway]
1987
Subway Orator/ Cousin Elizabeth/ Shalamis (Tiny Mommy)
The Knife
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Sally
Daughters
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Patty Ann
Next, Please!
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer
Mandrake
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1984
The Rink
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Angel (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
Marilyn
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Ensemble
Dottie
Factory Girl
Hedda
Ensemble
Factory Girl
Dottie
Hedda
Life is Not a Doris Day Movie
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Singing Telegram Lady
Barnum
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Pre-Show Entertainer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Ensemble (Understudy) [Replacement]
Joice Heth (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Ensemble (Unknown) [Replacement]
Joice Heth (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Ensemble (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Company
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1980
Performer
In Trousers
[Off-Broadway]
1979
In Trousers
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Miss Goldberg
Performer
Miss Goldberg
Kept
[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer

Movies

Going in Style
[ 1979 ] Teller
Stanley & Iris
[ 1990 ] Joanne
Two Bits
[ 1995 ] Housewife
Sleepers
[ 1996 ] Nun
The Out-of-Towners
[ 1999 ] Dominatrix
The Business of Strangers
[ 2001 ] Receptionist
Tony & Tina's Wedding
[ 2004 ] Sister Clare
Stay
[ 2005 ] Waitress #1
Goodbye Baby
[ 2007 ] Cting Director
Four Single Fathers
[ 2009 ] Maria
Eat Pray Love
[ 2010 ] Laundromat Gal
The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Maid at the Taj
Archaeology of a Woman
[ 2012 ] Senior Center Director
Tio Papi
[ 2013 ] Principal Rosen
Big Stone Gap
[ 2014 ] Zia Maria Luisa
Looking for the Jackalope
[ 2016 ] Barb
Love on the Run
[ 2016 ] Nadine
A Vigilante
[ 2018 ] Eva Greenberg
The Portuguese Kid
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Dragonetti
Most Likely to Murder
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Lipman
Blue Bloods
[ 2024 ] Nurse Nina

TV Shows

Courage the Cowardly Dog
Shirley the Medium
Jack in a Box
Jack's Mother, Mom, Mother
The Battery's Down
Blue Bull Casting Director, Casting Director
The Good Fight
Amy Ann Howard
Whoopi
Sophia
Blue Bloods
Nurse Nina

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Testa, Oklahoma!

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Testa, Oklahoma!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Mary Testa, The Government Inspector

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Special Award

Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Mary Testa, Queen of The Mist

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Mary Testa, Xanadu


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Mary Testa, First Lady Suite

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Mary Testa, 42nd Street

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Testa, 42nd Street

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mary Testa, On the Town


winner
Obie Awards - 1998 - Performance

Mary Testa, On the Town


winner
Obie Awards - 1998 - Performance

Mary Testa, From Above

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News


Mary Testa, Annie Golden and More to Star in YESTERDAY'S BREAD Reading Photo
Mary Testa, Annie Golden and More to Star in YESTERDAY'S BREAD Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Theater for the New City will present a one-night-only reading of Yesterday’s Bread, a new play by Russ Pastena, presented as part of TNC’s New City, New Blood Reading Series.
Mary Testa To Join George Abud's 3PENNY OPERA Starring Katrina Lenk and More Photo
Mary Testa To Join George Abud's 3PENNY OPERA Starring Katrina Lenk and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Off-Brand Opera has revealed the complete casting for George Abud's new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera, with the score adaptation by Jake Landau.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
DON'T ASK, I'LL TELL: Story Of An Unexpected Soldier is Coming to The Laurie Beechman Photo
DON'T ASK, I'LL TELL: Story Of An Unexpected Soldier is Coming to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

In its inaugural mini-tour, the musical cabaret show, Don't Ask, I'll Tell, is moving from Bloomington, IN and Chicago to the historic Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Michael Cyril Creighton on the Evolution of Howard Morris in ONLY MURDERS Photo
Exclusive: Michael Cyril Creighton on the Evolution of Howard Morris in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025

Explore Michael Cyril Creighton's thoughts on Howard Morris's evolution in Only Murders in the Building Season 5 and the impact of his relationships.
Laurie Beechman Theatre Unveils Halloween Programming Photo
Laurie Beechman Theatre Unveils Halloween Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

The newly revamped Laurie Beechman Theatre has revealed its line-up of Halloween shows from Tony-nominated Broadway stars, drag artists, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Michael R. Jackson to be Honored at Barrington Stage Company Fall Gala Photo
Michael R. Jackson to be Honored at Barrington Stage Company Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Michael R. Jackson will receive the William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at Barrington Stage Company's annual fall celebration. Learn more!
Cast Set For THE SUBSTANCE Parody Musical Photo
Cast Set For THE SUBSTANCE Parody Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Inspired by the Academy Award winning Gore-a-palooza, The Substance: The Parody Musical is the deliriously raucous musical event set to splatter 42nd street this Halloween season with blood, gore, and sparkle—Elisabeth Sparkle, that is. 
Photos: John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Opens At The Flea Photo
Photos: John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Opens At The Flea
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Austin Pendleton will direct a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation at The Flea in Tribeca, starring Mary Testa and Wade McCollum. See photos of the production.
FINDING DOROTHY PARKER Returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
FINDING DOROTHY PARKER Returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

After a sold-out run, Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of celebrated NY writer Dorothy Parker, will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.
Marty Lauter and David Merino Bring TWO LADIES: TALES FROM THE KIT KAT CLUB to the Photo
Marty Lauter and David Merino Bring TWO LADIES: TALES FROM THE KIT KAT CLUB to the Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

They are sharing their experiences in their new show Two Ladies: Tales from the Kit Kat Club. The duo takes the stage for one night only at The Laurie Beechman.
ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Starring Mary Testa & Wade McCollum is Coming to The Photo
ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Starring Mary Testa & Wade McCollum is Coming to The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Austin Pendleton will direct a revival of John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION at The Flea in Tribeca. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Mary Testa Will Lead John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Off-Broad Photo
Mary Testa Will Lead John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Mary Testa is set to lead John Patrick Shanley's Italian American Reconciliation, playing Off-Broadway this fall. The play, written by Shanley and directed by Austin Pendleton, opens in October at The Siggy Theater at The Flea.
SHITZPROBE Moves To The Laurie Beechman Photo
SHITZPROBE Moves To The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Now in its fifth year, the hit musical improv comedy show, Shitzprobe, is moving uptown to the historic Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more about the show and its new home!
Debra Barsha, Jeff Calhoun, and Florencia Cuenca to be Honored by New York Theatre Ba Photo
Debra Barsha, Jeff Calhoun, and Florencia Cuenca to be Honored by New York Theatre Barn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

New York Theatre Barn will celebrate innovative creativity in musical theatre by honoring three artists who have made an impact on the company’s 18-year history at Gotham Comedy Club. Learn more and see how attend!
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman Photo
Daniel Reichard Will Bring HELLO NEIGHBOR to The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Broadway favorite Daniel Reichard is bringing nostalgic joy to the newly remodeled Laurie Beechman Theatre in Hello, Neighbor: Songs We Grew Up To for a Grown-Up World.
Photos: Barrington Stage Company Honors the Legacy of Composer William Finn Photo
Photos: Barrington Stage Company Honors the Legacy of Composer William Finn
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 20, 2025

Barrington Stage Company presented a one-night only celebration and tribute to the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist and Associate Artist William Finn last night (August 19) on it’s  Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Check out photos from the event.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Returns to Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Returns to Broadway and More
by - Aug 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Mary Testa and More Complete the Cast for GALAS at Little Island Photo
Mary Testa and More Complete the Cast for GALAS at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

Little Island has revealed the complete cast and creative team for Galas, the final production in their 2025 summer season starring countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as 'Maria Magdalena Galas.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Testa been in?

Mary Testa has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Testa been in?

Mary Testa has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mary Testa been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Government Inspector, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for First Daughter Suite, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for First Daughter Suite, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Queen of the Mist, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Queen of The Mist , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Queen of the Mist, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Xanadu, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for First Lady Suite, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 42nd Street , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town, Performance (Obie Awards) for On the Town and Performance (Obie Awards) for From Above.

What awards has Mary Testa won?

Mary Testa has won several prestigious awards, including the Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards for Queen of the Mist. She also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for First Lady Suite. Additionally, she earned Obie Awards for her performances in On the Town and From Above.

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