Marylouise Burke
Birth Place: Steelton, Pennsylvania
Latest News on Marylouise Burke:
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press (Mar 2, 2026)
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway (Feb 6, 2026)
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway (Dec 12, 2025)
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press (Mar 2, 2026)
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway (Feb 6, 2026)
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway (Dec 12, 2025)
BIO
Marylouise Burke won a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Fuddy Meers at Manhattan Theatre Club and an Obie Award in 2014 for Sustained Excellence of Performance. Her Broadway credits include Into the Woods, Inherit the Wind, and Is He Dead?. Off-Broadway, she was seen recently in Rx; Love, Loss, and What I Wore; The Savannah Disputation; The Oldest Profession; Kimberly Akimbo; and Wonder of the World. She has appeared in many films, including Sideways, Series 7, Doubt, Ira & Abby, A Prairie Home Companion, Must Love Dogs, Meet Joe Black, and Sleepwalk With Me. Her television appearances include Alpha House, 30 Rock, Fringe, Law & Order, and Hung.
Photos
Gary Wilmes, Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, Marylouise Burke during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for the Roundabout Theatre Production of "True West" at the American Airlines Theatre on January 24, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play
Marylouise Burke, Infinite Life
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Marylouise Burke, Epiphany
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play
Marylouise Burke, Epiphany
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
Marylouise Burke, Epiphany
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Marylouise Burke, Kimberly Akimbo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Marylouise Burke, Kimberly Akimbo
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Marylouise Burke, Fuddy Meers
Videos
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Returning to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 17:13:01
TV: Watch Highlights of Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in TRUE WEST on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-29 12:08:54
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of TRUE WEST with Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-01-26 16:01:00
TV: Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano Gear Up for Broadway Return in TRUE WEST!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-05 16:25:12
VIDEO: Watch All New Promo for TRUE WEST, with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-11-16 11:12:27
TV: Watch Highlights of Holland Taylor & More in MTC's RIPCORD
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-20 14:57:37
TV: Get to Know the Company of MTC's RIPCORD- Holland Taylor, Rachel Dratch & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-10 10:22:42
TV: FISH IN THE DARK Montage! Jason Alexander Returns to Broadway in Larry David's Comedy Play
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2015-06-16 18:57:46
TV: Leslie Bibb, Christopher Gattelli & More Preview Powerhouse Summer Season!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-04 16:50:35
STAGE TUBE: 'Would You Change the Past?' and More Questions Asked of Celebrities at Opening Night of CTG's A PARALLELOGRAM
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-08-01 15:41:43
STAGE TUBE: Jeff Goldblum, Jimmy Smits, James Franco and More at Opening Night of CTG's A PARALLELOGRAM
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-07-26 16:07:04
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Bruce Norris' A PARALLELOGRAM at CTG - Marin Ireland, Carlo Alban and More!
by Stage Tube - 2013-07-19 18:33:48
STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'The Wheel' from TUCK EVERLASTING!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-04-03 12:43:12
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Broadway-Bound TUCK EVERLASTING!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-03-05 14:12:20
TV: 2011 Steinberg Playwrights Awards Honors Melissa James Gibson and Lisa D'Amour - Inside the Event!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-11-15 13:02:38
News
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026
The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026
The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Returning to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
On The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry shared her excitement for returning to Broadway in The Balusters next Spring. Check out the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
On The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry shared her excitement for returning to Broadway in The Balusters next Spring. Check out the interview now.
Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2025- PIRATES! Ends Its Broadway Voyage and More
by - Jul 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Marylouise Burke, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and More Will Lead THE BALUSTERS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced initial casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced initial casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Canadian Premiere of INIFINITE LIFE Will Be Led By Jean Yoon and More at the Coal Mine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024
The Coal Mine Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of INFINITE LIFE, by Annie Baker, and directed by Jackie Maxwell. Performances run September 6-29, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024
The Coal Mine Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of INFINITE LIFE, by Annie Baker, and directed by Jackie Maxwell. Performances run September 6-29, 2024.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024
Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024
Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2024
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2024
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
Stray Dog Theatre to Present RIPCORD Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024
Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Ripcord at the Tower Grove Abbey, opening on Thursday, June 6, 2024 and running through Saturday, June 22, 2024.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024
Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Ripcord at the Tower Grove Abbey, opening on Thursday, June 6, 2024 and running through Saturday, June 22, 2024.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
Patrick Page, OH, MARY!, and More Nominated For Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
Review: INFINITE LIFE, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Dec 1, 2023
Annie's Baker's new play transfers from the Linda Gross Theatre in New York
by Alexander Cohen - Dec 1, 2023
Annie's Baker's new play transfers from the Linda Gross Theatre in New York
Photos: First Look at INFINITE LIFE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023
The National Theatre has released new production images for Infinite Life, a co-production with the National Theatre and Atlantic Theater Company. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023
The National Theatre has released new production images for Infinite Life, a co-production with the National Theatre and Atlantic Theater Company. Check out the photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Marylouise Burke been in?
Marylouise Burke has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Marylouise Burke been in?
Marylouise Burke has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Marylouise Burke been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Infinite Life, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Epiphany, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Epiphany, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Epiphany, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fuddy Meers.
What awards has Marylouise Burke won?
Marylouise Burke has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for Kimberly Akimbo and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Fuddy Meers.
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