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BIO

Rachel McAdams made her Broadway debut in 2024 in Mary Jane.



Films: adaptation of Judy Blume’s best-selling novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Game Night alongside Jason Bateman and Kyle Chandler; Sebastián Lelio’s Disobedience, co-starring opposite Rachel Weisz; starred alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Scott Derrickson’s Marvel film, Doctor Strange; Dr. Christine Palmer opposite Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen in Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness, directed by Sam Raimi; Thomas McCarthy’s critically acclaimed Spotlight, alongside Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo (Oscar Nom, Critics’ Choice Award Nom, Screen Actors’ Guild Award Nom); Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris (SAG nomination) opposite Owen Wilson, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Marion Cotillard, Carla Bruni, and Michael Sheen; Irene Adler in Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows opposite Robert Downey Jr.; The Little Prince opposite Jeff Bridges, Paul Rudd, and Benicio del Toro; Anton Corbijn's A Most Wanted Man opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright and Willem Dafoe; Cameron Crowe’s Aloha opposite Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone; She played Sigrit Ericksdóttir opposite Will Ferrell in Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Southpaw opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker, Wim Wenders’ Everything Will Be Fine opposite James Franco, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Robert Naylor; Michael Sucsy’s The Vow, opposite Channing Tatum; Richard Curtis' About Time opposite Domnhall Gleeson and Bill Nighhy; Terrance Mallick's To The Wonder opposite Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko; Brian De Palma's Passion opposite Noomi Rapace; Roger Michell's Morning Glory opposite Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford; Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes; The Time Traveler's Wife; Neil Burger's The Lucky Ones; Married Life (Toronto Film Festival 2007 Premiere); The Family Stone opposite Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker; Wes Craven's Red Eye opposite Cillian Murphy; Wedding Crashers opposite Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Christopher Walken; Nick Cassavettes’ The Notebook opposite Ryan Gosling and Mean Girls. 



Television: McAdams guest starred in FX’s popular series “Dave” in three episodes as herself, alongside Brad Pitt and Dave Burd; Nic Pizzolatto’s “True Detective” where she starred alongside Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch, and Vince Vaughn.



In 2005, McAdams received ShoWest's Supporting Actress of the Year Award as well as the Breakthrough Actress of the Year at the Hollywood Film Awards. In 2009, she was awarded with ShoWest's Female Star of the Year. 



 McAdams was born and raised in a small town outside of London, Ontario. Involved with theater growing up, she went on to graduate with honors with a BFA degree in Theater from York University. 

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary Jane

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2024 - Theatre World Award

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane

Videos

News


Review: THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL Floats Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 29, 2026

Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over plot novelty. Now on stage at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this 2024 three-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical's first national tour continues performances in Costa Mesa through February 8, 2026.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Pantages Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Jan 13, 2026

Between Ingrid Michelson’s heart-swelling score, a safe and steady book by Bekah Brunstetter and the co-direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, this entertaining but hardly remarkable tale kicks off the 2026 season at the Hollywood Pantages on an appropriately tear-streaked note.
Video: Brian D’Arcy James Looks Back on Playing King George in HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

Five-time Tony nominee Brian D’Arcy James joined TODAY to discuss some of his current and past projects, including originating King George in Hamilton off-Broadway. Watch the full interview, where he also speaks about starring in the Peacock spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test and his Christmas song, 'Michigan Christmas.'
Interview: Chloe Cheers of THE NOTEBOOK at Aronoff Center
by Annabelle Dilts - Nov 12, 2025

Grab your tissues and your loved ones, because The Notebook is well into its first national tour. The three-time 2024 Tony Award nominee is making its way around the U.S., bringing a slice of sadness, joy, and everything in between to theater lovers everywhere.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Oct 29, 2025

If you are a fan of Nicholas Sparks's novel The Notebook or the 2004 film of the same title (starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, you do not want to miss this production. It is a beautiful love story of endurance and hope even amidst the constant trials.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL at Connor Place --Key Bank Broadway Series
by Roy Berko - Sep 14, 2025

The Notebook the Musical tells the heart warming, and often heartbreaking life-long love story, of Allie and Noah. See here for more details on the show!
Will Ferrell Is Adapting EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA for Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

On a recent episode of the Graham Norton Show, Will Ferrel revealed that he is adapting his film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga for the stage. Learn more about what he said here!
2024 in Opening Nights - Look Back at a Year of Broadway Bows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 31, 2024

In this retrospective, BroadwayWorld is bringing you a gallery of curtain call moments from every show we covered. Relive the excitement, applause, and energy of this past year on Broadway! 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Arts Groups in Milwaukee Face Funding Challenges
by Alex Freeman - Sep 16, 2024

From U.S. universities grappling with cuts to drama departments, to the financial troubles of regional arts organizations, funding concerns are a recurring theme. Meanwhile, Broadway gears up for a thrilling fall season, and new leadership emerges with Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater and Bradley Renner at Orlando Ballet.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel McAdams been in?

Rachel McAdams has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Rachel McAdams been in?

Rachel McAdams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rachel McAdams been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Jane, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Mary Jane, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Jane, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Mary Jane and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Jane.

What awards has Rachel McAdams won?

Rachel McAdams has won the Theatre World Award for her performance as Mary Jane.

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