Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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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.'
From: Photo Coverage: OKLAHOMA! Cast Celebrates Casting Recording Release at Barnes and Noble
From: Photo Coverage: OKLAHOMA! Cast Celebrates Casting Recording Release at Barnes and Noble
From: Photo Coverage: Backstage with Beth Malone and More at BROADWAY BY THE YEAR's 1920s Edition
From: Photo Coverage: Backstage with Beth Malone and More at BROADWAY BY THE YEAR's 1920s Edition
From: Photo Coverage: 10th Anniversary Special - Linda Lenzi's Favorite Photos
From: FREEZE FRAME: Julia Murney, Mary Testa & QUEEN OF THE MIST Company Meets the Press!
From: Photo Coverage: Boys Night Out: An Evening with Michael John LaChiusa
From: Photo Coverage: 'The Girly Show' a Celebration of the Music of Michael John La Chiusa
[1979]Going in Style Teller
[1990]Stanley & Iris Joanne
[1995]Two Bits Housewife
[1996]Sleepers Nun
[1999]The Out-of-Towners Dominatrix
[2001]The Business of Strangers Receptionist
[2004]Tony & Tina's Wedding Sister Clare
[2005]Stay Waitress #1
[2007]Goodbye Baby Cting Director
[2009]Four Single Fathers Maria
[2010]Eat Pray Love Laundromat Gal
[2010]The Bounty Hunter Maid at the Taj
[2012]Archaeology of a Woman Senior Center Director
[2013]Tio Papi Principal Rosen
[2014]Big Stone Gap Zia Maria Luisa
[2016]Love on the Run Nadine
[2016]Looking for the Jackalope Barb
[2018]Most Likely to Murder Mrs. Lipman
[2018]The Portuguese Kid Mrs. Dragonetti
[2018]A Vigilante Eva Greenberg
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
Mary Testa, Oklahoma!
Mary Testa, Oklahoma!
Mary Testa, The Government Inspector
Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite
Mary Testa, First Daughter Suite
Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist
Mary Testa, Queen of The Mist
Mary Testa, Queen of the Mist
Mary Testa, Xanadu
Mary Testa, First Lady Suite
Mary Testa, 42nd Street
Mary Testa, 42nd Street
Mary Testa, On the Town
Mary Testa, On the Town
Mary Testa, From Above
The Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA began rehearsals on Wednesday, September 13. THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA is a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele. Check out photos from rehearsals!
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the performers joining the celebration to honor Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!
BroadwayWorld checks in with Maria-Christina Oliveras who is playing Persephone in the national tour of Tony-Award winning Best Musical 'Hadestown' in San Francisco Sept 12-17 and San Jose September 26 - October 1.
Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the performers honoring Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!
What did critics think of Barrington Stage Company's production of William Finn’s 1998 musical A New Brain which is now playing through September 10, 2023 on BSC’s Boyd-Quinson Stage?
Barrington Stage Company (BSC) in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) presented William Finn’s 1998 musical A NEW BRAIN on Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson mainstage. Check out the opening night photos and after party below.
Check out these stunning photos from A NEW BRAIN at Barrington Stage Company featuring Adam Chanler-Berat, Mary Testa, and more. Don't miss this incredible production running at Barrington Stage Company.
Get the latest updates on the star-studded performances at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including appearances by Kate Burton, John Cariani, and more. Find out when and where you can catch these exciting shows.
Barrington Stage Company presents William Finn's 1998 musical A New Brain, opening Sunday, August 20, 2023 and playing through September 10, 2023 on BSC's Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street). Check out a first look here!
Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.
Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.
Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) just announced the New York premiere of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa.
UPTA CAMP will be presented at Winthrop PAC this month.
Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.
Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
See photos from the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards.
Two-time Tony Nominee and two-time Drama Desk Winner Gavin Lee made his Birdland debut with his solo show “Steppin’ Out with Fred Astaire” on Monday, May 29. Having played two Fred Astaire roles during his award-winning West End and Broadway career, Gavin, with a little help from Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, and a pair of tap shoes, filled the show with songs and stories that made Fred a true star of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
This week on the Little Known Facts Podcast, Julian Lerner takes us behind the scenes from audition to performances as The Artful Dodger in the most recent production of Oliver! at City Center with Benjamin Pajak, Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper and more. Plus, deep dive into life on the set of The Wonder Years reboot and what he learned from working with Jennifer Garner.
Top stories: New York, New York will embark on tour in January 2025, new Theater Camp trailer, new clip of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in The Little Mermaid, plus a message from Zoe Wanamaker!
Mary Testa has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
Mary Testa has not appeared in the West End
Mary Testa has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Oklahoma!" and also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Testa was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "The Government Inspector" and received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at The Lortels for "First Daughter Suite." She also received a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Queen of the Mist" and a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for the same show. Testa received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Queen of the Mist." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Xanadu," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "First Lady Suite," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "42nd Street" and "On the Town." Testa also received Performance awards at the Obie Awards for her roles in "On the Town" and "From Above."
Mary Testa has won several awards for her performances in various Broadway shows. She received a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Queen of the Mist." Additionally, she was recognized as an Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in "First Lady Suite." Testa also received a Performance award from the Obie Awards for her roles in "On the Town" and "From Above."
Mary Testa's next show will be Lionel Bart's Oliver! which opens on 5/5/2023 on Off-Broadway.
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