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STAGE CREDITS

Crazy for You Crazy for You
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Regional Revival Production, 2017
Mother/Patricia Fodor
Freaky Friday Freaky Friday
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Grandma Helene
The Witches of Eastwick
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Company, 2007
Performer
Merrily We Roll Along
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Evelyn
Scotty
Evelyn
Scotty
Sunday in the Park with George
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1997
Celeste #2 (Act One)
Hostess (Act Two)
Celeste #2 (Act One)
Hostess (Act Two)

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production

Sherri L. EdelenHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Sherri L. EdelenRomeo & Juliet

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. edelenXanadu

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. EdelenCabaret

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. EdelenElegies, a Song Cycle

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. EdelenShe Loves Me


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. EdelenSide Show


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. EdelenSide Show

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Sherri L. EdelenRink

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Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Sherri L. Edelen Photo
Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Sherri L. Edelen
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 16, 2025

Today is the third installment of out weeklong series Sister Act: Behind The Habit. It’s time to introduce you to one more performer who brings the show to life eight times a week and this one is a legend of the DC theatre community to be sure. Sherri L. Edelen plays Mother Superior and trust me, it’s a performance for the holy books and beyond.
Review: SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Mar 22, 2025

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre?
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Photo
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT Photo
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre Photo
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024

Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre Photo
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Sign Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: GLORIA: A LIFE By Emily Mann At Theater J Photo
Review: GLORIA: A LIFE By Emily Mann At Theater J
by Mary Lincer - Mar 14, 2023

What did our critic think of GLORIA: A LIFE at Theater J?
GLORIA: A LIFE Comes to Theater J Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

Beginning on March 8 and running through April 2, 2023, Theater J brings Gloria: A Life to the stage. This celebration of the famed women’s rights advocate Gloria Steinem is written by Emily Mann and directed by award-winning DC actor and director, Holly Twyford.
Video: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Get a first look at footage from Signature Theatre's Into the Woods! The production is directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and is the first of three Sondheim productions featured in Signature's 2022/23 season.
Cast & Creative Team Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre Photo
Cast & Creative Team Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the musical Into the Woods with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Performances run November 8, 2022 – January 29, 2023 in Signature’s MAX Theatre.
BWW Feature: Stephen Sondheim at Signature Theatre Photo
BWW Feature: Stephen Sondheim at Signature Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 2, 2021

The phrase “No one is irreplaceable” was shattered this past week when composer/lyricist/GOD of American musical theatre Stephen Sondheim passed away at age 91. Simply put, Sondheim was unique, groundbreaking and a true original that many tried to copy and never could.
Olney Theatre Center Presents Virtual Production of THE HUMANS Photo
Olney Theatre Center Presents Virtual Production of THE HUMANS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2020

The Olney Theatre Center is presenting a virtual production of The Humans, streaming September 2 - October 4 2020.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sherri L. Edelen been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying , Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Romeo & Juliet, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Xanadu, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Elegies, a Song Cycle, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for She Loves Me , Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show , Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show and Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Rink.

What awards has Sherri L. Edelen won?

Sherri L. Edelen has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Side Show.

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