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Nancy Opel BIO

Broadway: A Christmas Carol, Wicked, Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, Honeymoon in Vegas, Cinderella, Memphis, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof, Urinetown, Triumph of Love, Anything Goes, Sunday in the Park With George, Evita, others. She starred in the world premiere of Taylor Mac's play, Hir, at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. Recently she appeared in the Barrington Stage production of On The Town and Washington D.C. audiences saw her as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! at Ford's Theatre. She played Huey Calhoun's mama in Memphis on Broadway, and Melvin Ferd's mama/evil mayor Babs Belgoody in The Toxic Avenger Off-Broadway and at Houston's Alley Theatre. Other Broadway credits include Gypsy with Patti LuPone at City Center, Fiddler on the Roof, Urinetown (Tony nomination, Best Actress in a Musical), Triumph of Love, the Lincoln Center revival of Anything Goes, the original Sunday in the Park with George, and many others. She has originated roles in a number of David Ives plays in All in the Timing, Mere Mortals, and Polish Joke (Drama Desk and Lortel nominations). Other favorite roles include the title role in The Drowsy Chaperone (national tour) and her serio-comic turn in My Deah (Obie Award). On television, she has appeared on "The Big C" all the "Law and Orders," "Flight of the Conchords," "All My Children," and others. In her spare time, she knits sweaters for her poodle.

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Nancy Opel STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Cinderella's Stepmother

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Cinderella's Stepmother [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Production, 2018
Gramma

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Bobby Goldman

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2016
Performer

[International Tour]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Louise

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Bea Singer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Madame [Replacement]

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2010
The Soap Manufacturer's Wife

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Mama [Replacement]

Mama [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Mayor Babs Belgoody / Ma Ferd / A Nun

Mayor

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2007
Mazeppa/Miss Cratchitt

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

Other Roles

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Yente

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Jolene

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Magda/Florist/Mrs. Flanagan/Olga/Zosia/Enid/Nurse

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Penelope Pennywise

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Penelope Pennywise

Penelope Pennywise

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Mrs. Hatch

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Business Men

Mrs. Eva Slotesbury

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1999
Isabelle's Mother (Understudy)

Capulat (Understudy)

Lady India (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Corine

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Broadway]
Angela Lansbury Tribute Benefit, 1996
Singer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1996
Pamela Prideaux (Standby)

Dossie Lustig (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Sandy

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1994
Betty

Frieda

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eleanor Roosevelt

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Hope Harcourt [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Louise/Others

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Ensemble

Louise

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Betty (Act Two) [Replacement]

Young Man sitting on the bank

Frieda (Act One) [Replacement]

Betty

Frieda

Naomi Eisen (Understudy) [Replacement]

Yvonne (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Workshop, 1983
Dee (Act Two)

Bette (Act One)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Eva Peron (Alternate) [Replacement]

Person of Argentina

Eva Peron (Understudy)


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Video: INTO THE WOODS Cast on What Sondheim Means to Them

The touring cast of 'Into The Woods' recently took to the red carpet in Los Angeles, where they shared what the work of the legendary Stephen Sondheim means to them. Check out the video here.

Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles

BroadwayWorld was at the final opening night for the Into the Woods tour, as the production begins its final engagement in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theater. See what the cast had to say about bringing this production to cities across the country.

Review: INTO THE WOODS At The Curran San Francisco

What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Curran?

Review: Fairy Tales Go Out of the Frying Pan and INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

A record 16 of the 17 credited cast members are transplants from the Broadway run, including an astounding 97% of its behind-the-curtain crew. In essence, we are getting the bona fide Broadway show, from its stars to its set decorators, here in the heart of Florida. I cannot fathom a better way for local audiences to experience INTO THE WOODS.

How to Catch One of This Year's Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You

We're rounding up all of the shows from this season that are either currently on tour, or have announced they will embark on tour soon. If you're hoping to catch your favorite show from this season in a city near you, look no further!

Photos: Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More Celebrate INTO THE WOODS' Grammy Win & Tony Nominations

Yesterday, the cast of the Broadway revival of Into the Woods celebrated their Grammy Award-Winning Cast Album and Tony Award nomination for Best Revival of a Musical at The Lookup in New York City. Check out photos of Tony Award-nominated actors Sara Bareilles and Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Award-nominated director Lear deBessonet, and more!

Star-studded INTO THE WOODS Tour Comes to Nashville for Eight-Performance Run at TPAC

Truth be told, this may be the most impressive assemblage of talent we’ve ever encountered on the Jackson Hall stage in our 30-some years of reviewing Broadway at TPAC. Seriously.

Video: Gavin Creel and Jason Forbach Talk INTO THE WOODS on 'The Hot Sauce Sessions'

Watch the stars of Into the Woods are get spicy in a new interview with Bluz Rogers, Director of Creative Engagement at Charlotte’s Blumenthal Performing Arts.

Review Roundup: INTO THE WOODS Hits the Road, What Are the Critics Saying?

The tour of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods officially opened at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC earlier this year. Read the reviews for the tour of Into The Woods here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of INTO THE WOODS Tour at the Kennedy Center

Check out photos from opening night of the tour of Into the Woods at the Kennedy Center!

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Opera House/Kennedy Center

What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Opera House/Kennedy Center?

INTO THE WOOD's Ta'Nika Gibson Takes Over Our Instagram Today!

Tune in to our Instagram story as Ta'Nika Gibson takes you behind the scenes of Into the Woods as they make their way to cities across the U.S. - starting with The Kennedy Center in D.C.!

Photos/Video: First Look at Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Montego Glover, Gavin Creel, and More in the INTO THE WOODS Tour

The national tour of Into the Woods will begin at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, N.Y. before officially opening soon at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Check out photos and videos of the cast in action!

Photos: Milky White From INTO THE WOODS Is Rooting For The Eagles This Superbowl

Everyone’s favorite, Milky White from Into the Woods, is making his Super Bowl pick and it’s the Eagles! Check out photos of Milky in a very stylish Eagles hat with his best friend, Kennedy Kanagawa here!

Dr. Phillips Center Presents INTO THE WOODS In Walt Disney Theater For Its Only Florida Engagement

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the hugely acclaimed and much beloved Grammy-winning Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning triumph, Into the Woods, will go on sale for single tickets Friday, February 17.

INTO THE WOODS Tour Starring Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus & More is Coming to the Miller Theater in April

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning Into the Woods, as part of a strictly limited engagement running April 4 through 9, 2023 at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia.

National Tour of INTO THE WOODS Extends Boston Engagement

The national touring production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award®-winning triumph, Into the Woods, has been extended in Boston by popular demand. The limited engagement will now play for two weeks only from March 21-April 2 at Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Complete Cast and Additional Cities Announced For INTO THE WOODS Tour

The complete cast and additional cities have been announced for the highly anticipated limited engagements of across the United States of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, beginning February 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, following preview performances in Buffalo, NY. Find out how to get tickets here.

Interview: Diane Phelan on INTO THE WOODS' Final Broadway Bow & Hitting the Road on Tour

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Diane Phelan, set to star as Cinderella in the tour of Into the Woods! See if Into the Woods is coming to your city, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS

Watch 2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' as 'The Witch' in the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's revival of Into the Woods.

Nancy Opel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nancy Opel has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.

Nancy Opel has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Nancy Opel's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010

Nancy Opel 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 "Honeymoon in Vegas." She also received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in "Hello, Dolly!" Additionally, Opel was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for her role in "The Toxic Avenger," and for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. She received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Toxic Avenger" as well. Opel's performance in "My Deah" earned her a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards. She was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Polish Joke," and for Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for the same play. Lastly, Opel received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her role in "Urinetown The Musical."

Nancy Opel has won several awards for her performances in various Broadway shows. Some of her notable awards include the Performance (Obie Awards) for her role in "My Deah" and the Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for her performance in "Polish Joke". These awards recognize her talent and contribution to the theater industry.

Nancy Opel's next show will be Into the Woods which opens on 2/18/2023 on US Tour.

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