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BIO

Broadway: City of Angels, Les Misérables, Victor/Victoria (Drama Desk Award), The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sly Fox, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Disaster! The Musical. National tours: Anything Goes (Helen Hayes Award); Camelot; Kiss Me, Kate (also West End and PBS); Little Edie in Grey Gardens (Ahmanson). TV: "The Mick," "Elementary," "Power," "Hannah Montana," "Frasier" and Lucille Ball in "Lucy." www.rachelyork.com. @therachelyork.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Muse Sessions
[Boston]
2022
Performer
Ever After Ever After
[Regional (US)]
Alliance Theatre Company Production, 2019
Baroness Rodmilla du Ghent
Head Over Heels Head Over Heels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Gynecia
Disaster! Disaster!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Jackie
Little Me Little Me
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Belle
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[US Tour]
Roundabout Theatre Company National Tour, 2012
Reno Sweeney
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
[New York]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Dorothy Shaw
The Odd Couple
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Staged Reading, 2008
Cecily Pigeon
Camelot
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
Guenevere
My One and Only
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2006
Edith Herbert
Ragtime
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Mother
Summer of '42
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2005
Dorothy
Dessa Rose
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Ruth
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Christine [Replacement]
Christine Colgate [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Christine [Replacement]
Sly Fox Sly Fox
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Mrs. Truckle [Replacement]
Miss Fancy
Mrs. Truckle [Replacement]
Miss Fancy
Kiss Me, Kate
[West End]
London Production, 2001
Lilli Vanessi/Katherine [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Broadway]
Broadway Production (Version 2.0), 1998
Marguerite
The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Marguerite St. Just [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Victor/Victoria
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Norma Cassidy
Putting It Together
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Performer
Crooked Broadway
[New York]
Reading, 1990
City of Angels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Avril Raines
Mallory Kingsley
Avril Raines
Mallory Kingsley
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Fantine [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Billy Bathgate
[ 1991 ] Embsy Club Singer
Mad Dog Coll
[ 1992 ] Lotte
Dead Center
[ 1993 ] Mary
One Fine Day
[ 1996 ] Liza
It Had to Be You
[ 2015 ] Lori, The Mystery Woman

TV Shows

FBI: Most Wanted
Marie Smith
Power
Tina Schulman
The Naked Truth
Christy

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Visiting Production

Rachel YorkAnything Goes

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Rachel YorkKiss Me, Kate


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Rachel York, Putting It Together

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Interview: Aimee Doherty says HELLO, DOLLY! in Her First Jerry Herman Musical Photo
Interview: Aimee Doherty says HELLO, DOLLY! in Her First Jerry Herman Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - May 27, 2025

Classic American theater composers like Leonard Bernstein, John Kander, and Stephen Sondheim have been good to Aimee Doherty – giving her a wide range of characters to play and songs to sing. She has returned the favor by giving standout performances in their musicals that have made her one of the leading lights on greater Boston’s stages.
Art Lab Presents Third Annual TOAST TO BROADWAY This June Photo
Art Lab Presents Third Annual TOAST TO BROADWAY This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

Art Lab will present its third annual Toast to Broadway, celebrating the New York theatrical season and honoring the artists who make it happen. The event takes place on Monday, June 16, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. at The Players NYC (16 Gramercy Park South).
Spotlight: ANASTASIA at David Geffen Hall Photo
Spotlight: ANASTASIA at David Geffen Hall
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 30, 2025

Anastasia: The Musical Live For One Night Only! Manhattan Concert Productions will soon present a one-of-a-kind concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical, In Concert as part of its celebrated Broadway Series.
Valley Youth Theatre Teens Will Perform in ANASTASIA at Lincoln Center Photo
Valley Youth Theatre Teens Will Perform in ANASTASIA at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Valley Youth Theatre has announced that a select group of its teenage performers will participate in the 400-voice chorus for the one-night-only event performance of Anastasia: The Musical at New York City's Lincoln Center.
Christy Altomare Will Lead ANASTASIA Concert Performance at Lincoln Center Photo
Christy Altomare Will Lead ANASTASIA Concert Performance at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

A one-night-only concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical will be held in February at Lincoln Center. Manhattan Concert Productions will present the performance as part of its Broadway Series.
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle Photo
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 15, 2024

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!
Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Photo
Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2024

See our exclusive photo of Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber in the audience on opening night of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, as well as photos of Matthew Broderick, Patti LuPone, and more as they hit the red carpet here!
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL St. Louis Returns to Year-Round Programming with 9th Annu Photo
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL St. Louis Returns to Year-Round Programming with 9th Annual Festival In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has announced the cast for their upcoming production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble set to bring the classic play to life.
Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Photo
Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts 
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & Photo
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Following the success of audio comedy Twits in Love,  the Broadway Podcast Network will release a new season of the self-proclaimed “steampunk distraction” by Tom Alan Robbins with Twits in Peril.  Listen to an episode!
Video: Music Director & Conductor Alan Everman on La Mirada's JERSEY BOYS Photo
Video: Music Director & Conductor Alan Everman on La Mirada's JERSEY BOYS
by Joshua Wright - Apr 18, 2024

Go inside rehearsals with music director Alan Everman of 3-D Theatricals in association with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of JERSEY BOYS.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 11, 2024

Go inside rehearsals for 3-D Theatricals in association with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of JERSEY BOYS, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, musical direction by Allen Everman, choreography by Dana Solimando, and direction by T.J. Dawson.
Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns With 9th Annual Festival This August Photo
Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns With 9th Annual Festival This August
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Tennessee Williams St. Louis will return to year-round programming with its 9th Annual Festival, running August 8-18.
54 Below to Present HAPPY HOUR: THE SONGS OF CARTER MCPHERSON Next Month Photo
54 Below to Present HAPPY HOUR: THE SONGS OF CARTER MCPHERSON Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024

54 Below will host an enchanting evening featuring the songs of Happy Hour: The Songs of Carter McPherson on April 29th.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre Photo
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

“Oh, What a Night” as 3-D Theatricals in association with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present JERSEY BOYS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party Photo
Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2024

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2024

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!
Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY Photo
Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.
Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, Christina Sajous & More to Star in in THE COUNTRY WIFE at Re Photo
Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, Christina Sajous & More to Star in in THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.
Photos: bAfA Theatreworks Presents SLOW THUNDER Photo
Photos: bAfA Theatreworks Presents SLOW THUNDER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

bAfA TheatreWorks has released photos of the world premiere of Slow Thunder, written and directed by Suse Sternkopf, at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex in North Hollywood.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel York been in?

Rachel York has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Rachel York been in?

Rachel York has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Rachel York's first West End show?

Rachel York's first West End show was Kiss Me, Kate which opened in 2001

What awards has Rachel York been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Visiting Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Putting It Together.

What awards has Rachel York won?

Rachel York has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Visiting Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Anything Goes. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Putting It Together.

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