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BIO

Stephanie Hsu is an award-winning actor known for her work in the Academy Award-winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once. For her role as Joy/Jobu she was awarded the Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Some of her other work includes Mei in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, which she was also awarded Best Ensemble by the Screen Actors Guild. Hsu originated the roles of Karen the Computer in SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical and Christine Canigula in the cult Broadway hit Be More Chill. On screen she has been seen in Poker Face, Joy Ride, The Fall Guy, American Born Chinese, and more -- most recently, she produced and starred in the Peacock series Laid.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Janet

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Christine Canigula

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at Signature Center, 2018
Christine

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble

[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
Karen Plankton

Movies

The Four-Faced Liar
[ 2010 ] Bar Patron
Set It Up
[ 2018 ] Nervous Assistant Amber
Asking for It
[ 2020 ] Jenny
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
[ 2021 ] Soo
Everything Everywhere All at Once
[ 2022 ] Joy Wang, Jobu Tupaki
The Wild Robot
[ 2024 ] Vontra
The Fall Guy
[ 2024 ] Alma Milan
Dìdi
[ 2024 ] Kissing Tutorial Instructor

TV Shows

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
Shu Shu
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Mei
The Path
Joy
Laid
Ruby Yao
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Golden Glider
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
Dr. Sleech
The Simpsons
[ 1989-2025 ] Vidalia (voice)
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
[ 2024-2025 ] Dr. Sleech (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Stephanie Hsu, The Rocky Horror Show

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Stephanie Hsu, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Stephanie Hsu, Be More Chill

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SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Performs 'Time Warp' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026

Watch the cast of Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show perform the fan-favorite 'Time Warp' from the nine-time Tony-nominated production on Good Morning America.
CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
Video: Stephanie Hsu Says Her ROCKY HORROR Experience is 'Cathartic, Fun, and Juicy'
by Luka Vonier - May 31, 2026

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Stephanie Hsu chats more about the importance of the theatre community, why this show is so much fun to be a part of, and so much more.
Video: Stephanie Hsu Received Susan Sarandon's Blessing for ROCKY HORROR Role
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

Stephanie Hsu is taking on one of musical theater's most iconic roles in the hit Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show. During a visit to TODAY, she also shared that she received a 'soft, little blessing' from perhaps the most famous Janet of all, Susan Sarandon. Watch her morning show appearance now.
COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #183: An Afternoon with Agosto Machado Announced At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #183 — AN AFTERNOON WITH AGOSTO MACHADO on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
How to See THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Performance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2026

Cast members from The Rocky Horror Show will take a strange journey to Good Morning America next week for a performance from the Tony-nominated production.
Video: Luke Evans Prepares for Opening Night of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026

A new episode of Stagebound has debuted, spotlighting Tony-nominated performer Luke Evans, who currently stars as Frank-N-Furter in Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show. Watch the episode, following Evans on his journey to opening night.
Bette Midler to Voice Fairy Godmother in Animated Fairy Tale STEPS
by Josh Sharpe - May 18, 2026

Tony Award-winner Bette Midler will voice the Fairy Godmother in Steps, a new animated reimagining of Cinderella from Netflix. Midler joins a cast that includes current Tony Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, Amanda Seyfried, and Ali Wong.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2026

Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Hanging with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 15, 2026

It's Tonys season! A total of 129 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time. Check out photos from inside the big day here!
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026

The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Bagels, Manicures, and Grace: Jessica Vosk Reacts to BEACHES Tony Snub
by Joshua Wright - May 5, 2026

Jessica Vosk, who currently stars as Cee Cee Bloom in the new Broadway musical Beaches, is currently originating her first role on Broadway - and would have been eligible for a Tony Award for the first time this season.
Video: Luke Evans and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Perform 'Sweet Transvestite' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Luke Evans and the cast of Sam Pinkleton's revival of The Rocky Horror Show made their late-night performance debut on The Tonight Show performing 'Sweet Transvestite.' Check out the video here!
Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz, Beth Leavel and More to Present at 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stephanie Hsu been in?

Stephanie Hsu has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Stephanie Hsu been in?

Stephanie Hsu has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Stephanie Hsu been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Be More Chill.

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