Nia Vardalos
Nia Vardalos is an actor, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include Celebrity Autobiography, Tiny Beautiful Things, and The 24 Hour Plays 2006.
Date of Birth: September 24, 1962 (64)
Birth Place: Manitoba, ON, CANADA
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Chef Roy Choi, Jon Favreau, Hutchi Hancock, Laura Bell Bundy, Gina Torres, writer/performer John Leguizamo, actors Laurence Fishburne, Cedric the Entertainer, Nia Vardalos, Jeri Ryan, Edward James Olmos and Olympian Michelle Kwan
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09/09/2019
From: Photo Flash: John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Opens At The Ahmanson Theatre
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11/12/2018
From: Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, and More Honor Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
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Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY On Broadway With Andrea Martin, Mario Cantone, Jeff Hiller and More
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-28 19:08:26
Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Celebrates Its Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-20 21:16:11
VIDEO: First Look at TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-09 09:38:10
VIDEO: See Lea Michele Hula in a Clip From SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-29 10:26:29
VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele in the Teaser Trailer For ABC Holiday Film SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-23 11:57:48
BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson & More Tribute Bernadette Peters at THESPIANS GO HOLLYWOOD Gala
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-21 12:51:22
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Hugh Dancy, Justin Bartha and More to Join 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway has revealed its initial cast and creative team for the annual one-night-only benefit, returning to Broadway's Todd Haimes Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway has revealed its initial cast and creative team for the annual one-night-only benefit, returning to Broadway's Todd Haimes Theatre.
Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Headline State of the Story Conference in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Storytelling360 will present a keynote conversation with Phil Lord and Chris Miller at its State of the Story Conference at the Directors Guild Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Storytelling360 will present a keynote conversation with Phil Lord and Chris Miller at its State of the Story Conference at the Directors Guild Theater.
Exclusive: Celebrities at FanX Expressed Their Love of Theatre
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 1, 2026
Many celebrities expressed their love of theatre at this year’s FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, held September 24-26, 2026! Featuring exclusive interviews with Christian Borle and Zachary Levi.
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 1, 2026
Many celebrities expressed their love of theatre at this year’s FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, held September 24-26, 2026! Featuring exclusive interviews with Christian Borle and Zachary Levi.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Reveals the Size of Phamaly's Family
by Tessa Nelson - Sep 25, 2026
There are 115 disabled actors in Phamaly Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Tiny Beautiful Things. On any given night, only one will perform live. Actors Jessica Erin Swanson and Adrienne Asterita alternate in the role of Sugar, the anonymous advice columnist created by Cheryl Strayed. The other 113 performers appear in prerecorded videos as the people whose letters Sugar answers.
by Tessa Nelson - Sep 25, 2026
There are 115 disabled actors in Phamaly Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Tiny Beautiful Things. On any given night, only one will perform live. Actors Jessica Erin Swanson and Adrienne Asterita alternate in the role of Sugar, the anonymous advice columnist created by Cheryl Strayed. The other 113 performers appear in prerecorded videos as the people whose letters Sugar answers.
24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY to Honor Thomas Kail
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY will return to Todd Haimes Theatre to honor director Thomas Kail and benefit the organization's arts programming and educational initiatives.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY will return to Todd Haimes Theatre to honor director Thomas Kail and benefit the organization's arts programming and educational initiatives.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS to Open No Strings Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
No Strings Theatre Company will open its 2026-2027 season with Tiny Beautiful Things, adapted by Nia Vardalos from Cheryl Strayed's bestselling book. The ensemble production centers on an advice columnist helping readers navigate personal crises.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
No Strings Theatre Company will open its 2026-2027 season with Tiny Beautiful Things, adapted by Nia Vardalos from Cheryl Strayed's bestselling book. The ensemble production centers on an advice columnist helping readers navigate personal crises.
MARJORIE PRIME and More Set for 100A Productions 2026-2027 Season at The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
100A Productions will open its new season with fully staged shows and Industry Night readings exploring memory and storytelling, including I SAW THE LIGHTS starring Jaston Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
100A Productions will open its new season with fully staged shows and Industry Night readings exploring memory and storytelling, including I SAW THE LIGHTS starring Jaston Williams.
YOU, ME & TUSCANY Sets Streaming Debut on Peacock
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026
You, Me & Tuscany, the romantic comedy film starring Halle Bailey, will make its streaming debut on August 7, exclusively on Peacock. The movie debuted in theaters in April.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026
You, Me & Tuscany, the romantic comedy film starring Halle Bailey, will make its streaming debut on August 7, exclusively on Peacock. The movie debuted in theaters in April.
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Shubert Theatre on June 21. The comedy, which features celebrities performing excerpts from other celebrities' memoirs, will have played 40 regular performances and three previews at the time of closing.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Shubert Theatre on June 21. The comedy, which features celebrities performing excerpts from other celebrities' memoirs, will have played 40 regular performances and three previews at the time of closing.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
Allison Williams, Ray Romano, Kate Walsh and More to Join CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway will welcome Kate Walsh, Allison Williams, Alexander Dreymon, and Academy Award winner Jim Rash in their Broadway debuts, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway will welcome Kate Walsh, Allison Williams, Alexander Dreymon, and Academy Award winner Jim Rash in their Broadway debuts, plus more.
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY to Add Robert Sean Leonard, Mikey Day & Chloe Fineman to Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard and SNL stars Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman have joined the rotating cast of the Drama Desk Award-winning CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard and SNL stars Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman have joined the rotating cast of the Drama Desk Award-winning CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
Robert Sean Leonard, Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman to Join CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Following its Broadway premiere, Celebrity Autobiography will welcome Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, Emmy Award winner and “Saturday Night Live” stars Mikey Day, and Chloe Fineman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Following its Broadway premiere, Celebrity Autobiography will welcome Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, Emmy Award winner and “Saturday Night Live” stars Mikey Day, and Chloe Fineman.
Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY On Broadway With Andrea Martin, Mario Cantone, Jeff Hiller and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
New video highlights have been released from CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, now in performances at the Shubert Theatre. The opening night cast featured Scott Adsit, Mario Cantone, Jackie Hoffman, Christopher Jackson, Gayle King, Andrea Martin, Kenan Thompson, Rita Wilson, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
New video highlights have been released from CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, now in performances at the Shubert Theatre. The opening night cast featured Scott Adsit, Mario Cantone, Jackie Hoffman, Christopher Jackson, Gayle King, Andrea Martin, Kenan Thompson, Rita Wilson, and more.
Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Celebrates Its Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Go inside the starry opening night in new video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Go inside the starry opening night in new video!
Photos: First Look at CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY With Rita Wilson, Bobby Moynihan, Kenan Thompson and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Get a first look at the production's starry cast in action!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Get a first look at the production's starry cast in action!
Photos: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.
How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026
BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026
BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.
Review Roundup: CELEBRITY AUTOPBIOGRAPHY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Read the reviews for the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway hit CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Read the reviews for the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway hit CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack.
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric and More Join CELEBRITY AUTOPBIOGRAPHY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Anthony Anderson, Jason Alexander, Tiler Peck, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer join the rotating cast of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY for its Broadway premiere at the Shubert Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Anthony Anderson, Jason Alexander, Tiler Peck, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer join the rotating cast of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY for its Broadway premiere at the Shubert Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nia Vardalos been in?
Nia Vardalos has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Nia Vardalos been in?
Nia Vardalos has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has Nia Vardalos written?
Nia Vardalos has written 1 shows including Tiny Beautiful Things (Playwright).
