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BIO

LCT debut. Theater includes Roxie Hart in Chicago (Broadway), Fantine in Les Misérables (The Hollywood Bowl), and Toni in Appropriate (Mark Taper Forum). Films include Hannah Montana: The Movie, 17 Again, 27 Dresses, Absolute Power and Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. TV includes Jan Levinson on “The Office,” Trudy Monk on “Monk,” Tammy on “Transparent,” (Emmy Award nomination), a semi-finalist on the 30th Season of “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Bold Type” and “A Million Little Things.” Hardin has sung in films including Disney’s The Rocketeer and Tower of Terror and has released three records available on Spotify. Her fine art and wallpaper designs can be viewed at www.melora.com.

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STAGE CREDITS

Pen Pals A New Play
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Bernie () [Replacement]
McNeal McNeal
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Broadway Premiere Producion, 2024
Francine Blake

Movies

The North Avenue Irregulars
[ 1979 ] Carmel
Papa Was a Preacher
[ 1985 ] Janette
Iron Eagle
[ 1986 ] Katie
Soul Man
[ 1986 ] Whitney Dunbar
The Jeweller's Shop
[ 1988 ] Monica
Big Man on Campus
[ 1989 ] Cathy
Lambada
[ 1990 ] Sandy Thom
The Rocketeer
[ 1991 ] South Se Singer
Reckless Kelly
[ 1993 ] Robin Banks
The Pornographer
[ 1994 ] Sha Leon Hoffner
Chameleon
[ 1995 ] Jill Hallman
The Undercover Kid
[ 1996 ] Clyde
Absolute Power
[ 1997 ] Christy Sullivan
Erasable You
[ 1998 ] Calamity
Seven Girlfriends
[ 1999 ] Laura
Certain Guys
[ 1999 ] Mary Beth
The Hot Chick
[ 2002 ] Carol
El padrino
[ 2004 ] Jane
Thank You for Smoking
[ 2005 ] Interviewer
The Comebacks
[ 2007 ] Barb Fields
The Dukes
[ 2007 ] Diane
Drive Thru
[ 2007 ] Marcia Carpenter
Boxboarders!
[ 2007 ] Ruth Keene
27 Dresses
[ 2008 ] Maureen
Hannah Montana: The Movie
[ 2009 ] Lorelai
You
[ 2009 ] Miranda
17 Again
[ 2009 ] Principal Jane Mterson
Knucklehead
[ 2010 ] Mary
I Melt with You
[ 2011 ] Jane
Beauty and the Least: The Misadventures of Ben Banks
[ 2012 ] Mary Andrews
Zombie Hamlet
[ 2012 ] Pam
Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight
[ 2014 ] Nancy Palmer
Self/less
[ 2015 ] Judy
Golden Vanity
[ 2017 ] Mabel Montgomery-Mayflower
Anything
[ 2017 ] Rita
Cruel Hearts
[ 2018 ] Grace
Caged
[ 2021 ] Officer Sacks
Fireside Reading of Dracula
[ 2022 ] director

TV Shows

A Million Little Things
Patricia Bloom
Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family
Barbara Arno
Diagnosis Murder
Melanie Cooper, Savannah Bellows
Dirty Dancing
Frances 'Baby' Kellerman
Monk
Trudy Monk, Cameron
Quincy M.E.
Abby Garvin, Amanda
Renegade
Kelly Anderson, Laura McMillan
Secrets of Midland Heights
Micki Carroll
The Bold Type
Jacqueline Carlyle
The Office
Jan Levinson, Jan Levinson-Gould
The Tom Show
Lorraine
Transparent
Tammy Cashman
Wedding Band
Roxie Rutherford

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PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway Photo
PEN PALS Extends for a Fourth and Final Time Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

Pen Pals will present its fourth and final extension, along with an expanded roster of performers. The Off-Broadway play will now continue its run at the DR2 Theatre.
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema Photo
BROADWAY'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Run for 4 Performances in the Cape Cinema
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

Claybourne Elder and Sara Jean Ford will perform a selection of traditional and Broadway holiday songs and share some wonderful seasonal stories and laughter through four performances of Broadway's Home for the Holidays in the Cape Cinema.
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, & More at SONG SUNG BLUE Premiere Photo
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, & More at SONG SUNG BLUE Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025

Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Sutton Foster, Jim Belushi, Fisher Stevens, and many more attended the AFI Premiere of Song Sung Blue on Sunday, October 26, at the TCL Chinese Theater. Check out photos of the event here.
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below Photo
Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.
Review: DANCERS OVER 40 Set 54 Below Alight with CHICAGO Memories Photo
Review: DANCERS OVER 40 Set 54 Below Alight with CHICAGO Memories
by Sharon Ellman - Jun 19, 2025

This reviewer was mesmerized by the 'razzle dazzle' of this sold-out June 18th performance! Members of the original casts of the 1975 CHICAGO and 1996 revival honored the show by sharing memories and tribute performances to the incredible show.
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June Photo
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month with Tracie Thoms, Lee Roy Reams, Jenn Colella, and Photo
54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month with Tracie Thoms, Lee Roy Reams, Jenn Colella, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

54 BELOW will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More Photo
Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel. See who is starring and learn more.
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN Photo
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN CHAINS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.
MCNEAL Now Available to Watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Photo
MCNEAL Now Available to Watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2025

Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNeal was filmed by the Library for the Performing Arts, and is now accessible to view at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. 
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Michael Urie, & More at SAG Awards Season Celebration Photo
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Michael Urie, & More at SAG Awards Season Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

On Thursday, December 12, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Entertainment Weekly hosted the SAG Awards® Season Celebration at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, CA. Actors in attendance included Cynthia Erivo, Melora Hardin, Michael Urie, and more. Take a look at photos of the evening here!
Video: Melora Hardin Talks MCNEAL Role, Working with Robert Downey Jr. Photo
Video: Melora Hardin Talks MCNEAL Role, Working with Robert Downey Jr.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024

Melora Hardin is going up against Robert Downey, Jr.'s McNeal. In the new play, Hardin plays Francine Blake, the retired editor-in-chief of The New York Times and McNeal's former lover. Watch her discuss the production on Good Morning America!
Exclusive: Building the Company of MCNEAL Photo
Exclusive: Building the Company of MCNEAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2024

What makes a great Broadway company? According to Robert Downey Jr., who made his debut earlier this season in McNeal, every person plays a huge role in the play's success. Watch in this exclusive video as he chats more about what makes the McNeal company so special.
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 4, 2024

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide Photo
MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 3, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows starring Robert Downjey Jr? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about McNeal on Broadway.
Video: Robert Downey Jr. & Company Celebrate Opening Night of MCNEAL Photo
Video: Robert Downey Jr. & Company Celebrate Opening Night of MCNEAL
by Joey Mervis - Oct 2, 2024

In this video, watch as the whole cast checks in with BroadwayWorld after the curtain came down on opening night!
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night Photo
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night Photo
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 1, 2024

The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2024
by - Oct 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: MCNEAL on Broadway - Robert Downey Jr. & More Star Photo
Review Roundup: MCNEAL on Broadway - Robert Downey Jr. & More Star
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

Read the reviews for McNeal on Broadway which stars academy Award-winner and Marvel icon, Robert Downey Jr., as an acclaimed author obsessed by AI as he makes his Broadway debut alongside Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Saisha Talwar. See what the critics had to say about Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, from Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar.
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How many Broadway shows has Melora Hardin been in?

Melora Hardin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Melora Hardin has not appeared in the West End.

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